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Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
–/100
No reviews yet
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Toyo A20 vs Toyo NanoEnergy R38 — 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.
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81
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Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictOnly Toyo NanoEnergy R38 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
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)
Why this score
| Source | A20 | NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 88 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | A20 | NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 81 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | A20 | NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | A20 | NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | A20 | NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Toyo A20 | Toyo NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 81 |
| Dry | – | 88 |
| Wet | – | 81 |
| Comfort | – | 80 |
| Treadwear | – | 76 |
| Handling | – | 81 |
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Headline score
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/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Toyo NanoEnergy R38 is widely regarded as a high-performing mid-range tire that frequently exceeds expectations, often drawing favorable comparisons to premium brands. Users consistently praise its reliable grip and predictable handling characteristics in both wet and dry conditions, making it a strong value proposition for daily driving.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry traction
- Predictable handling with clear feedback at the limit
- High value-for-money compared to premium competitors
- Commendable tread longevity
Cons
- Reported instances of moderate road noise
- Availability can be limited as it is often an OEM-specific fitment
Observations
- Frequently cited as a reliable factory-fitted choice for the Mazda 3 platform.
- Users report consistent performance across various driving styles, with tread life reaching up to 32,000 miles on front-wheel-drive configurations.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Toyo A20 | B · Toyo NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
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/ 100
Toyo
81
/ 100
Toyo
Only Toyo NanoEnergy R38 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · Toyo A20
Tire B · Toyo NanoEnergy R38
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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.