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Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring vs Toyo Proxes TQ — Compared (May 2026)
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7 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
Why this score
| Source | Assurance ComforTred Touring | Proxes TQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 98 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | Assurance ComforTred Touring | Proxes TQ |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 55 |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | Assurance ComforTred Touring | Proxes TQ |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 48 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | Assurance ComforTred Touring | Proxes TQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 50 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 98 |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | Assurance ComforTred Touring | Proxes TQ |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | Assurance ComforTred Touring | Proxes TQ |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 51 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | Assurance ComforTred Touring | Proxes TQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring | Toyo Proxes TQ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 70 |
| Dry | – | 97 |
| Wet | – | 55 |
| Snow | – | 48 |
| Comfort | – | 94 |
| Noise | – | 88 |
| Treadwear | – | 51 |
| Handling | – | 80 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 TQ is widely regarded as a high-performance drag radial that excels in straight-line traction for high-horsepower vehicles. While users praise its ability to put significant power to the pavement, the tire's specialized design necessitates caution in adverse weather conditions and compromises in lateral stability.
Pros
- Exceptional straight-line traction and launch capability for high-horsepower applications
- Competitive pricing compared to other drag radial alternatives
- Surprisingly quiet operation during normal street driving
- Predictable grip characteristics once the tire reaches operating temperature
Cons
- Dangerous handling characteristics in heavy rain or standing water
- Noticeable sidewall flex during aggressive cornering or rapid steering inputs
- Requires proper heat cycling/warming to achieve maximum performance
- Limited suitability for daily driving due to wet-weather instability
Observations
- High-horsepower platforms like the C5 Corvette, Viper GTS, and Cobra report excellent launch performance with these tires.
- Users noted that the tire's soft sidewall construction can lead to a 'rolling' sensation during quick lane changes or cornering maneuvers.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring | B · Toyo Proxes TQ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring All Season tire | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 4 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 11 - 12/32″ | 6.4/32″ |
| UTQG | 640 - 740 A B | B B |
| Sidewall | Vertical Serrated Band | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Goodyear
Toyo
Only Toyo Proxes TQ has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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.