79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
16 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 vs Toyo Proxes TR1 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
75/100
71 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Potenza RE070 — better dry, treadwear and handling. Pick the Toyo Proxes TR1 if comfort and wet matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE070 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE070 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 96 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Proxes TR1 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE070 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 75 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Proxes TR1 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE070 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 67 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE070 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 96 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE070 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE070 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 71 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE070 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE070 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 81 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE070 | Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 75 |
| Dry | 96 | 76 |
| Wet | 71 | 74 |
| Comfort | 66 | 76 |
| Noise | – | 96 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 71 |
| Handling | 89 | 81 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE070 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in dry conditions, offering near-track-day levels of grip and stiff sidewall feedback. While highly praised by owners of performance-oriented vehicles like the Subaru WRX STI and Renault Clio RS, users note that its wet-weather performance is inconsistent and its road noise is significant.
Pros
- Exceptional dry weather grip and cornering stability
- Excellent feedback and handling characteristics due to stiff sidewalls
- High value-for-money proposition compared to dedicated track tires
- Strong performance for spirited road driving and light track use
Cons
- Poor wet weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- High levels of road noise during daily driving
- Rapid tread wear when subjected to aggressive or track-focused driving
- Harsh ride quality due to stiff sidewall construction
Observations
- Highly recommended as an OEM-spec choice for the Subaru Impreza WRX STI, with users noting it transforms the vehicle's handling.
- Popular among Renault Clio RS owners for Nürburgring and track-day usage.
- Availability is noted as a frustration, with limited size options (particularly in 18-inch variants) making it difficult to source for some vehicles.
The Toyo Proxes TR1 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly performance tire that excels in dry grip and provides a sporty, responsive driving experience. While many users praise its ability to transform vehicle handling, the consensus is tempered by frequent reports of significant road noise, soft sidewalls, and rapid tread wear, particularly under spirited driving conditions.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry pavement grip and cornering stability
- Predictable and progressive handling at the limit
- Aesthetically pleasing tread pattern
- Improved steering feedback compared to standard touring tires
Cons
- High levels of road noise, often described as a 'humming' or 'wheel bearing' sound
- Soft sidewalls leading to a wobbly feel or lack of precision under heavy load
- Rapid tread wear and potential for uneven cupping
- Inconsistent wet weather performance, with some users reporting aquaplaning issues
- Performance degradation as the tire reaches the end of its tread life
Observations
- Mid-engined vehicle owners reported dissatisfaction with the soft sidewalls, noting a lack of stability during cornering compared to front-engined setups.
- Users with lightweight hatchbacks and compact cars frequently cited the tire as a significant upgrade in handling and confidence for daily spirited driving.
- Drivers of heavier or higher-horsepower vehicles noted faster tread wear and increased susceptibility to understeer when pushing the tires to their limits.
Community buzz
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Potenza RE070
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Toyo Proxes TR1
Community opinions on the Toyo Proxes TR1 are mixed, with users highlighting its affordable price, progressive limit handling, and good dry grip for spirited driving or sliding. However, critics frequently point out issues with soft sidewalls that reduce steering precision, increased road noise over time, and mixed performance in wet or cold weather.
r/kereta
·2 upvotes ·2026-04-27
“Avoid TR1.. the sound will become unbearable.. I suggest Yokohama ES32..”
r/Miata
·1 upvote ·2025-02-18
“Tr1s are great for sliding and are very progressive at the limit but they have very sloppy sidewalls and do not have a lot of grip, it's very easy to lock up and can easily make you do a 4 wheel slide. Even the ancient PS3s have way more grip.”
r/Miata
·1 upvote ·2025-02-18
“Tr1 is a solid choice for relatively cheap grip They do suffer in the cold and wet but if it's a summer car that shouldn't be an issue”
r/subaru
·1 upvote ·2026-06-25
“Bekomme ich mit unterschiedliche Reifen Modelle Probleme mit dem Verteiler Getriebe? Hallo, ich habe mal eine Frage bezüglich Reifen und dem Verteilergetriebe. Ich habe vor ein paar Jahren einen gebrauchten Felgensatz gekauft auf dem Reifen aus dem Jahr 2016 waren Profiltiefe der Reifen war bei allen neuwertig. Anfang diesen Jahres habe ich mir dann hinten links einen Platten gefahren. Ich habe dann die Reifen hinten achsweise getauscht mit dem selben Reifen was verbaut war (neue toyo proxes tr1 Reifen. Unglücklicherweise habe ich jetzt wieder einen platten Reifen, allerdings vorne. Nun wollte ich wieder 2 neue Reifen für vorne bestellen (ebenfalls toyo proxes tr1). Leider läuft dieses Modell wohl aus und sind nicht mehr verfügbar. Meine Frage jetzt, kann ich andere Reifen Modelle nutzen (toyo comfort in den selben Maßen wie den Proxes tr1) oder sind diese problematisch? Vielen Dank im Voraus 🙂 Read more”
Top themes
#affordable budget performance#soft sidewall flex#progressive limit handling#wet and cold performance#road noise levels#sliding and drifting capability
Based on 16 community posts
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE070 | B · Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Bridgestone
75
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE070 — better dry, treadwear and handling. Pick the Toyo Proxes TR1 if comfort and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 scores 96 vs 76 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Proxes TR1 scores 76 vs 66 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 scores 79 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 scores 89 vs 81 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE070
Tire B · Toyo Proxes TR1
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.