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Updated September 2026
Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport — 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.
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77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
77/100
81 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictOnly Toyo Proxes T1 Sport has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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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)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Proxes T1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
| Tire Rack owners | 60 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Proxes T1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 79 |
| Tire Rack owners | 45 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 79 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Proxes T1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 41 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Proxes T1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 73 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Proxes T1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 40 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 67 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Proxes T1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Toyo Proxes T1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 77 |
| Dry | – | 79 |
| Wet | – | 80 |
| Comfort | – | 79 |
| Noise | – | 73 |
| Treadwear | – | 69 |
| Handling | – | 84 |
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Headline score
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Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Toyo Proxes T1 Sport is widely regarded as a high-performance summer tire that offers excellent dry and wet grip at a competitive price point. While many users praise its handling, steering feedback, and comfort levels, the consensus is heavily tempered by concerns regarding its rapid tread wear and inconsistent longevity.
Pros
- Strong dry and wet traction for spirited driving
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors
- Improved ride comfort and noise levels compared to run-flat alternatives
- Predictable handling and feedback during cornering
Cons
- Rapid and often premature tread wear
- Sensitivity to road imperfections and tramlining
- Occasional reports of hydroplaning in deep standing water
- Inconsistent performance in cold or extreme wet conditions
Observations
- Owners of heavy SUVs and high-torque vehicles (e.g., Range Rover Sport, BMW wagons) report significantly accelerated outer-edge wear.
- Users transitioning from run-flat tires to the T1 Sport frequently note a substantial improvement in ride quality and cabin noise.
- Performance-oriented drivers on lowered or modified suspensions emphasize the need for precise alignment, as the soft compound is highly susceptible to uneven wear.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | B · Toyo Proxes T1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
–
/ 100
Dunlop
77
/ 100
Toyo
Only Toyo Proxes T1 Sport has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT
Tire B · Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
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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.