Toyo Proxes ST III review
The Toyo Proxes ST III is widely regarded as a high-performance, aesthetically aggressive tire that offers excellent value for SUV and truck owners. While the majority of users praise its dry-weather handling, quiet ride, and wet-surface traction, a subset of users reports significant issues with road noise and occasional hydroplaning in heavy rain.
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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 ST III is widely regarded as a high-performance, aesthetically aggressive tire that offers excellent value for SUV and truck owners. While the majority of users praise its dry-weather handling, quiet ride, and wet-surface traction, a subset of users reports significant issues with road noise and occasional hydroplaning in heavy rain.
Pros
- Strong dry and wet pavement handling
- Aggressive, sporty aesthetic
- High value-to-price ratio
- Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Good tread life and durability when properly maintained
Cons
- Reports of excessive road noise and vibration at highway speeds
- Occasional hydroplaning in heavy standing water
- Inconsistent performance in deep or slushy snow conditions
- Some users experienced premature wear compared to expectations
Worth knowing
- Owners of high-performance SUVs like the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and BMW X5 M generally report improved ride comfort and handling compared to factory run-flat tires.
- Users with lowered trucks or vehicles running low-profile, large-diameter wheels (e.g., 24-inch) note a firmer, sometimes rougher ride, which is often attributed to the tire's profile rather than the compound itself.
- Heavy-duty truck owners appreciate the tire's load rating and handling stability, though some note that the aggressive tread pattern can become noisy as the tire wears.
Toyo Proxes ST III specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10.1/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 40,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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