Toyo Proxes 4 review
The Toyo Proxes 4 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, high-performance all-season tire that excels in dry conditions, offering impressive grip and a quiet, comfortable ride. However, user consensus is sharply divided regarding its wet-weather performance, with many drivers reporting a significant lack of confidence and traction in rain, while others find it adequate for daily driving.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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The Toyo Proxes 4 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, high-performance all-season tire that excels in dry conditions, offering impressive grip and a quiet, comfortable ride. However, user consensus is sharply divided regarding its wet-weather performance, with many drivers reporting a significant lack of confidence and traction in rain, while others find it adequate for daily driving.
Pros
- Excellent dry pavement grip and handling
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Strong value proposition for the price point
- Attractive tread pattern design
- Generally long-lasting tread life for a performance tire
Cons
- Inconsistent and often poor wet-weather traction
- Soft sidewalls leading to a 'squirmy' or imprecise feel during aggressive cornering
- Prone to uneven wear or cupping in some applications
- Reported balancing issues and vibration at highway speeds
- Lack of steering feedback compared to premium competitors
Worth knowing
- Users with high-torque or rear-wheel-drive vehicles frequently reported difficulty putting power down, particularly in wet conditions.
- Drivers of smaller, lighter vehicles noted that the soft sidewalls can lead to a 'soggy' or unstable feeling during high-speed maneuvers.
- Some owners of larger wheels (20-inch) reported difficulty maintaining consistent tire pressure and increased susceptibility to vibration.