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Toyo Proxes FZ4 review

The Toyo Proxes FZ4 is perceived as a budget-oriented tire that offers acceptable performance in warm, dry conditions but struggles significantly with traction in cooler or wet environments. Users report unpredictable handling characteristics, particularly under torque, making it unsuitable for high-performance driving or inclement weather.

Relative score
47/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
41/100
1 review
Toyo Proxes FZ4
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

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.

By owner reviews

41%
Would buy again 10%
Dry
Overall dry
70%
Corner stability
20%
Dry traction
70%
Steering response
30%
Wet
Overall wet
20%
Wet traction
20%
Comfort
Overall comfort
90%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
50%
Handling
Overall handling
20%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Toyo Proxes FZ4 is perceived as a budget-oriented tire that offers acceptable performance in warm, dry conditions but struggles significantly with traction in cooler or wet environments. Users report unpredictable handling characteristics, particularly under torque, making it unsuitable for high-performance driving or inclement weather.

Pros

  • Adequate grip in warm, dry weather conditions
  • Affordable price point

Cons

  • Poor traction and handling in wet conditions
  • Unpredictable loss of grip under acceleration
  • Inadequate performance in cooler temperatures

Worth knowing

  • Performance issues are exacerbated on rear-wheel-drive, turbocharged vehicles where torque delivery causes sudden traction loss.
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