225/40 R18 Toyo Proxes Sport 2 variants
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 is a summer tyre made in total of 45 sizes, ranging from R18 to R18 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 225/40 R18 is 10mm wider than the narrowest dimension (215) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (285). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 90mm sidewall height. In 225/40 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Toyo Proxes Sport 2 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 225/40 R18, Proxes Sport 2 usually competes against Firehawk Sport, which is a tyre from Firestone with a rating of 70%, compared to 72% of the Toyo in question. Latest test in 225/40 R18 was held by Autobild in 2023, where Proxes Sport 2 received rating "Good" and finished on the 7. place. It was tested on a Toyota Yaris GR.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 is made in 45 sizes, starting from 215/40 R18 up to 285/35 R22.
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Toyo Proxes Sport 2 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/40 R18)
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | 3,0 | 2,2 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 279 | 141 | 139 | ||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | 228 | 104 | 124 | ||||
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good
Ranked #7 of 13
Securing the 7th position among 13 contenders, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 garnered a final rating of 'Good', attesting to its competitive prowess. Praised for its sporty capabilities, this tyre excels with balanced and secure handling on both wet and dry surfaces, supported by impressive grip and short braking distances on dry roads. Notably, it was unmatched in wet circle cornering, highlighting its adept performance under challenging conditions. Comfort isn't compromised either, thanks to its good ride comfort and low rolling resistance. Additionally, its favorable price-to-performance ratio further solidifies its appeal. Although it exhibits slightly extended braking distances on wet surfaces and average performance in curve aquaplaning, these minor drawbacks don't overshadow its overall commendable attributes.
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | 61 | 26.9 | |||||
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satisfactory
Ranked #14 of 20
The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 finished 14th out of 20 competitors, earning a "Satisfactory" overall rating. This result was achieved thanks to its balanced handling on both wet and dry surfaces and its short braking distances on dry roads. However, the tyre's limited tread life and high price negatively impacted its score. Despite these drawbacks, it performed consistently across various conditions but did not excel to the top or bottom in any specific discipline.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | 2 | 2+ | 3 | ||||
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