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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Toyo Proxes CF2 vs Toyo Proxes R39 — 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.

Tire A Toyo

Toyo Proxes CF2

Summer Premium Touring tires

Toyo Proxes CF2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
108 owner reviews
Dry
88
Wet
82
Comfort
86
Treadwear
85
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Toyo

Toyo Proxes R39

Summer Premium Touring tires

Toyo Proxes R39 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
97
Wet
83
Comfort
80
Treadwear
73
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Toyo Proxes CF2 — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Toyo Proxes R39 if dry matters most to you.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Proxes R39 leads by 9
A — Toyo Proxes CF2
88
B — Toyo Proxes R39
97
Why this score
SourceProxes CF2Proxes R39
Tyre Reviews owners 88 97

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Proxes R39 leads by 1
A — Toyo Proxes CF2
82
B — Toyo Proxes R39
83
Why this score
SourceProxes CF2Proxes R39
Tyre Reviews owners 82 83

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Proxes CF2 leads by 6
A — Toyo Proxes CF2
86
B — Toyo Proxes R39
80
Why this score
SourceProxes CF2Proxes R39
Tyre Reviews owners 86 80

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Proxes CF2 leads by 12
A — Toyo Proxes CF2
85
B — Toyo Proxes R39
73
Why this score
SourceProxes CF2Proxes R39
Tyre Reviews owners 85 73

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Toyo Proxes CF2
83
B — Toyo Proxes R39
83
Why this score
SourceProxes CF2Proxes R39
Tyre Reviews owners 83 83

Scores at a glance

Toyo Proxes CF2 vs Toyo Proxes R39: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryToyo Proxes CF2Toyo Proxes R39
Relative Score 85 82
Dry 88 97
Wet 82 83
Comfort 86 80
Treadwear 85 73
Handling 83 83

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Toyo Proxes CF2

The Toyo Proxes CF2 is widely regarded as a high-value, well-rounded touring tire that excels in comfort, noise reduction, and wet-weather performance. While a small subset of users reported issues with premature hardening or structural cracking, the vast majority of drivers praise its predictable handling and impressive longevity, often comparing it favorably to more expensive premium brands.

Pros

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Strong wet and dry grip with predictable handling
  • Impressive tread life and durability for daily driving
  • Low rolling resistance contributing to fuel efficiency

Cons

  • Reports of rubber hardening or cracking after 2-3 years in hot climates
  • Soft sidewalls can feel less precise during aggressive cornering
  • Requires a significant 'scrub-in' period to reach peak grip levels
  • Occasional reports of structural failure or premature wear on specific vehicles

Observations

  • Users with compact cars (e.g., Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris) frequently report significant improvements in ride quality and noise levels over factory-fitted tires.
  • Drivers of older or lighter vehicles often highlight the tire's ability to provide a 'predictable' and 'fun' driving experience, though some note that the soft sidewalls are less suited for high-performance sports driving.
  • Owners in hot climates (e.g., Greece, Cyprus) noted that the rubber compound may be prone to premature aging or cracking compared to temperate regions.
Tire B Toyo Proxes R39

The Toyo Proxes R39 receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between its strong dry-weather performance and significant concerns regarding longevity. While some drivers appreciate the tire's value and handling characteristics, others report premature tread wear that falls well below industry expectations.

Pros

  • Excellent dry road handling and grip
  • Competitive price-to-quality ratio
  • Reliable performance in wet conditions

Cons

  • Extremely rapid tread wear
  • Poor overall durability and longevity
  • Inconsistent lifespan expectations

Observations

  • Owners of heavier, turbocharged AWD vehicles like the Mazda CX-5 have reported exceptionally short tread life, suggesting the tire may struggle with the torque and weight of modern crossovers.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Toyo Proxes CF2 B · Toyo Proxes R39
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Toyo

Toyo

Winner: Toyo Proxes CF2 — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Toyo Proxes R39 if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Toyo Proxes CF2 scores 85 vs 73 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Toyo Proxes R39 scores 97 vs 88 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Toyo Proxes CF2 scores 86 vs 80 on comfort.

Tire A · Toyo Proxes CF2
Tire B · Toyo Proxes R39

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.