32
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
30/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus — 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
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
33 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus — better handling, wet and comfort. 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)
Proxes T1 Sport plus leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | ArrowSpeed Performance UHP | Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Proxes T1 Sport plus leads by 52
Why this score
| Source | ArrowSpeed Performance UHP | Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Proxes T1 Sport plus leads by 49
Why this score
| Source | ArrowSpeed Performance UHP | Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 70 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ArrowSpeed Performance UHP | Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Proxes T1 Sport plus leads by 80
Why this score
| Source | ArrowSpeed Performance UHP | Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 10 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP | Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 32 | 85 |
| Dry | 60 | 89 |
| Wet | 30 | 82 |
| Comfort | 30 | 79 |
| Treadwear | – | 73 |
| Handling | 10 | 90 |
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Headline score
32
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 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 Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP receives highly critical feedback, with users reporting significant deficiencies in handling, traction, and structural integrity. The consensus suggests that the tire fails to meet the performance expectations of an Ultra High Performance category, leading to a poor driving experience and safety concerns.
Cons
- Severe lack of traction and grip
- Excessive road noise
- Poor structural integrity and sidewall stability
- Unpredictable handling and excessive understeer
Observations
- Users reported significant instability and swaying during direction changes when the tires were mounted on the rear axle.
- The tire's soft construction was noted to cause handling issues even at moderate speeds, requiring electronic stability control intervention.
The Toyo Proxes T1 Sport is generally regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented summer tire that excels in dry grip and affordability. While many users praise its handling characteristics and competitive pricing compared to premium alternatives, the consensus is heavily divided regarding its longevity and susceptibility to rapid tread wear.
Pros
- Strong dry pavement grip and cornering stability
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Effective wet weather performance for a summer compound
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short service life
- Inconsistent performance in heavy rain or standing water
- Susceptibility to flat-spotting after sitting
- Soft compound requires precise vehicle alignment to prevent uneven wear
Observations
- High-horsepower vehicles (e.g., 300whp+ setups) experience significantly accelerated tread wear, often reaching the end of life within 12,000 miles.
- Users note that the soft compound is sensitive to suspension geometry, with improper toe or camber settings leading to premature inner tread bubbling or shredding.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP | B · Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
32
/ 100
Nexen
85
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus scores 90 vs 10 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus scores 82 vs 30 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus scores 79 vs 30 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus scores 89 vs 60 on dry.
Tire A · Nexen ArrowSpeed Performance UHP
Tire B · Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus
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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.