Toyo Proxes TR1

The Toyo Proxes TR1 is a Ultra High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 67 tire reviews averaging 75% over 760,283 miles driven, and 1 tests with an average result of 5th.

Dry Grip 84%
Wet Grip 75%
Road Feedback 78%
Handling 81%
Wear 71%
Comfort 67%
Buy again 72%

First On MarketOctober 2018
Wheel Size14 - 20"
Width165 - 265mm
Profile35 - 60
Rolling ResistanceD - D
Wet GripB - B
Noise (dB)70 - 72
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Proxes TR1 is ranked 70th of 147 Summer Ultra High Performance tires.

Tests Included

1

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

5th

Average Result

5th

Latest Tire Test Results

2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
5th of 6 tires
  • Toyo Proxes TR1 struggled in most performance tests, though did show some positives in efficiency. While its rolling resistance was competitive at 8.17 N/kN, the tire needed significant improvements across both wet and dry handling. Wet braking required 35.6m - over 6m longer than the leader, while both wet and dry handling lap times were among the slowest.
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2024 Tire Tests

SizeFuelWetNoise
15 inch
195/55 R15 85 VDB70
195/55 R15 85 VDB70
195/55R15 85 VDB70
16 inch
205/55R16 91 WDB70
205/55 R16 91 WDB70
205/55 R16 91 WDB70
205/55 R16 91 WDB70
17 inch
225/45R17 94 W XLDB70
215/55R17 94 VDB70
215/45R17 91 W XLDB70
225/50R17 94 WDB70
225/45R17 94 Y XLDB70
205/50R17 93 W XLDB70
225/50 R17 94 WDB70
215/45 R17 91 W XLDB70
225/45 R17 94 W XLDB70
215/45 R17 91 W XLDB70
215/45 R17 91 W XLDB70
225/45 R17 94 Y XLDB70
205/50 R17 93 W XLDB70
205/50 R17 93 W XLDB70
225/50 R17 94 WDB70
225/50 R17 94 WDB70
215/55 R17 94 VDB70
215/55 R17 94 VDB70
215/55 R17 94 VDB70
215/45 R17 91 W XLDB70
225/45 R17 94 W XLDB70
215/55 R17 94 VDB70
18 inch
225/40R18 92 Y XLDB70
245/40 R18 97 W XLDB70
245/40R18 97 W XLDB70
245/45R18 100 W XLDB70
245/45 R18 100 W XLDB70
245/40 R18 97 W XLDB70
245/40 R18 97 W XLDB70
255/35 R18 94 W XLDB72
245/45 R18 100 W XLDB70
245/45 R18 100 W XLDB70
255/35R18 94 W XLDB72
225/40 R18 92 Y XLDB70
255/35 R18 94 W XLDB72
19 inch
235/35 R19 91 W XLDB70
20 inch
245/35 R20 95 W XLDB70
245/35 R20 95 W XLDB70
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Questions and Answers for the Toyo Proxes TR1

2019-07-19 - Hi I have just received 4 new toyo-tire proxes All I need to know is are these tires sided or not Thank you .

The Toyo Proxes TR1 is an asymmetric tire.

2020-11-06 - For a 225/45/17 what is the tread depth? I have always run Uniroyal Rainsport 3/5 but am tempted to go with these if they are of similar tread depth since they are cheaper..

I don't know the exact starting tread depth of the Toyo TR1, however it will certainly be comparable to the Rainsport range.

2021-11-16 - These appear to be a popular mid-range UHP tire and yet no one has included them in any independent comparison tests. Is there a reason?.

I can't speak for other tests, however when I speak with Toyo they're not usually keen to be in tests, and if they are they would likely submit the Toyo T1 Sport for testing in Europe as I believe this tire is aimed at other markets.

2022-12-20 - Since the TR 1 is a tire with an asymmetrical profile, how about the left-right mountability or directional binding?.

The TR1 is a pure asymmetric tire so as long as the "outside" is mounted on the outside of the wheel it is correctly mounted.

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Top 3 Toyo Proxes TR1 Reviews

Given 80% while driving a Renault Clio 1.8 16v (195/45 R15) on mostly country roads for 8,000 spirited miles
This tire is difficult to judge on comfort as I ran lowering springs, but I wouldn't say they were in comfortable. When I first purchased some alloy wheels, a had 4 different tires, tread depths you name it. They were poor. Footing a set of proxes t1r's literally transformed the car. Dry grip was unbelievable, car cornered like a house fly. I later fitted some to a Mégane and that was the same, gave me so much confidence to through a car into a bend and it would hold. Really stable at high speeds as well from the stiffer side walls.
Helpful 439 - tire reviewed on March 6, 2019
Given 77% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
5 stars
Helpful 204 - tire reviewed on July 20, 2019
Given 63% while driving a VW Polo 6R 1.6 TDI Bluemotion (195/55 R15 W) on mostly town for 5,000 spirited miles
My size is very odd in Malaysia so theres little to no performance tires. I have been on almost 3 sets of ATR Sport. THose things are terrible at wet but great at dry, before 50% used at least. TR1 is great at wet, previously with the same wet road I would just glide lol. TR1 managed to grip and slow me down, impressive. They are both a few bucks different only. I drive a Proton, nothing in the list haha
Helpful 170 - tire reviewed on June 12, 2020
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Latest Toyo Proxes TR1 Reviews

Given 54% while driving a Vauxhall Corsa D (215/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I ran two of these on one end and michelin PS5s on the other end. Night and day difference. The toyos would fold quite easily under 30psi, i ran mine at around 33psi, they wouldnt grip the same as the PS5s. I experimented putting the toyos on the front and the car understeered. I put them on the back and the car oversteered. So i learnt my lesson not to cheap out on tires. In conclusion, these tires and okay but not for your spirited drivers. Hope this helps
Helpful 4 - tire reviewed on December 26, 2024
Given 70% while driving a Renault Thalia 1.416V (185/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 13,000 spirited miles
This was my second summer with this tire (20,000km/12.500 miles) and I am just trying to wear them out, so I can replace them. It was a dry summer, atypical for Hungary, so the inadequacies in the wet were not exposed too often. However, even a damp road causes embarrassing wheel-spin (only 72kW/98BHP) at traffic lights and squealing tires on familiar sharp corners, taken enthusiastically. No such problem with my all-season Hankook 4S2 tires, which are used only for winter.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on October 23, 2024
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Given 84% while driving a Toyota Corolla T Sport E12 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
I bought a set of TR1s for my Corolla T-Sport to see if they could wake the car up, and boy did the car come alive. Not only is the tread pattern pleasing to the eye, it does very well in both wet and dry conditions. For a near 200 bhp FWD car, these tires are perfect. They don't break the bank compared to Pilot Sports or P-Zeroes and they do a really good job in fast driving. Even in the wet these tires are fantastic. They don't struggle to put the power down that badly and with the TR1s on the car, not once has the car aquaplaned through puddles or trails of water on the motorway. They also provide a good ride when cruising, which is surprising but also very nice, as you'd expect. I can't blame the wear as I have been driving hard - I recently rotated the fronts to the rear as they are near the legal limit. I recently bought a set of MX5 alloys to go onto the car, and once they are refurbished, I'll be getting another set of TR1s with a 45 profile to keep the Corolla's new found underdog handling.

TL;DR - Very good performance tire for less than Pilot Sports or P-Zeroes
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on August 13, 2024
Given 54% while driving a Toyota Sienta (195/50 R16) on mostly town for 42,000 average miles
buy this tire unplanned & without survey. noisy tire and very soft wall.
been around malaysia with this tire from KL to Kedah & KL to Johor with noisy level that cant be handle. not recommended for other to buy this tire.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on February 27, 2024
Given 61% while driving a Toyota Avensis (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 3,000 average miles
Before putting on this tire I had Fuldas fitted on my car, and they were pretty old and worn out, probably had around 4,5mm of tread on them...to my surprise, they handled better on dry pavement, then these new Toyo proxes TR1. I drove on Toyo's for about 5000km, and sold them...I was not happy with the performace on dry roads in summer time.
Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on February 22, 2024
Given 59% while driving a Honda (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 9,000 average miles
I have had these tires on my Civic. They look great, handle great but are so prone to cupping I threw them away after 15000km!
And half those miles were noisy to the point it was no longer a smooth drive. NOTE my daily car is perfectly aligned, has good shocks and I have a proper driving style with over 30000km annually.

Never again for a daily, I now only buy Toyo semi slicks for my track car.
Helpful 27 - tire reviewed on December 18, 2023
Given 94% while driving a BMW (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
I have been using these tires on a BMW E30 320i.I drive it just for pure pleasure during dry days. The tires behave exceptionally well. In fact I did not expect it.The price range they are at is very reasonable vs. the performance. Comfort is more than decent. Can't say much about the durability as I have not used them for long time. I would definitely buy Toyo again, this time for my Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce.
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on November 15, 2023
Given 93% while driving a Renault (195/50 R15) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
I bought my car on June of 2004 with a different brand of tires (Michelen Pilot sport).
After 3 years, for first time, I put Toyo and I still wear Toyo.
It's my second set of Proxes tr1 and when the time come to change it (I have a lot of miles for this moment, during the lockdown I didn't move the car) I will buy the same or the newest tire of Toyo
Helpful 31 - tire reviewed on November 1, 2023
Given 94% while driving a Ford 05 Mondeo 185 (modded) diesel (215/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 2,000 spirited miles
the best tires at a decent price. together with pirelli they are the best tires I have had. the adhesion is excellent. a little noisy.
Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on September 5, 2023
Given 86% while driving a Honda EK4 1.6 Vti (195/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 12 spirited miles
These tires really over-performed my expectations, its truly a reason why these tires are the official rain or wet tires for GT circuit racing in Norway.
These tires has both been used on street driving and now 3 track days and I can say it does very well on both occasions!
The most impressive feature of this tire when driving on the track is that you can feel the limits of grip slowly going away as you're pushing the limit, meaning there's no sudden snap between grip and no grip. This makes it easier for me to learn the limits of my car and my tires since it gives me confidence to push the limits.
Only minus I really have is that the tires after 3 track days has gotten heat damage and has become louder after track use, though I suspect this would be the case for most tires after hard use.
Its one of the cheaper sports tires that are actually good and worth the money! Perfect tire before moving towards semi-slicks for sure!
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on June 28, 2023
Given 77% while driving a (195/55 R15) on for 0 miles
One of best tires for sporty tires. Makes a whole difference. Control and drives perfectly in dry and well ine wet. You have full control in any weather conditions. I usually run in tight corners and man these tires grip to the road like nothing before.
The only drawback is of course the comfort which is compromise.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on May 9, 2023
Given 69% while driving a Audi A2 (205/40 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,500 spirited miles
I’m a wanted more from this tire …something it’s missing like speed handing The tire it’s good, more the good
Helpful 42 - tire reviewed on April 6, 2023