85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Goodyear Assurance Triplemax vs Toyo Proxes 1 — Compared (May 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
68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
68/100
6 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance Triplemax — better wet, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
Assurance Triplemax leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Assurance Triplemax | Proxes 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Assurance Triplemax leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Assurance Triplemax | Proxes 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 65 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Assurance Triplemax leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Assurance Triplemax | Proxes 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 62 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Assurance Triplemax leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Assurance Triplemax | Proxes 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 65 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Assurance Triplemax leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Assurance Triplemax | Proxes 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 63 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax | Toyo Proxes 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | 68 |
| Dry | 90 | 87 |
| Wet | 89 | 65 |
| Comfort | 80 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 65 |
| Handling | 81 | 63 |
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Headline score
85
/ 100
Tire A
68
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear Assurance Triplemax is highly regarded by users for its exceptional grip in both dry and wet conditions, providing a confident driving experience. Owners frequently highlight the tire's impressive longevity and durability, making it a reliable choice for daily commuting and varied road environments.
Pros
- Excellent braking performance and grip in wet conditions
- High durability and long tread life
- Strong resistance to hydroplaning
- Good balance of comfort and handling
Cons
- Sidewall vulnerability when driven under-inflated or with a puncture
- Limited feedback on extreme high-performance limits
- Potential for rubber aging over extended multi-year periods
Observations
- Users report consistent performance across both sporty sedans and standard passenger vehicles.
- The tire demonstrates high resilience in heavy traffic environments, maintaining performance characteristics over high mileage.
The Toyo Proxes 1 presents a polarizing profile, offering high-performance dry and wet grip that often exceeds standard factory-fitted tires. However, this performance comes at the cost of inconsistent tread longevity and poor rolling resistance, making it a divisive choice for daily drivers concerned with long-term value.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet weather grip
- Improved steering feedback and handling characteristics
- Competitive price point
- Noticeable reduction in road noise compared to some OEM alternatives
Cons
- Extremely rapid tread wear, particularly under high-torque conditions
- Poor rolling resistance
- Uneven tread wear patterns, specifically premature shoulder degradation
- Short overall service life
Observations
- Users with high-torque diesel vehicles reported significantly accelerated tread wear, with some experiencing as little as 7,500 miles of service.
- The 205/50/17 size is noted for offering high value-for-money performance despite the longevity drawbacks.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Assurance Triplemax | B · Toyo Proxes 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
Goodyear
68
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Goodyear Assurance Triplemax — better wet, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Assurance Triplemax scores 89 vs 65 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Assurance Triplemax scores 80 vs 62 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Assurance Triplemax scores 83 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Assurance Triplemax scores 81 vs 63 on handling.
Tire A · Goodyear Assurance Triplemax
Tire B · Toyo Proxes 1
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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.