PROXES SPORT 2

I have had these tyres on my Audi TT 2.0 TFSI Quattro for a year and a half now and coming from an avid PS4S user I must say I'm shocked at how good these are for the money! They were about £70 per corner cheaper than the PS4S' for the TT in 255/35/19 so initially I was sceptical but I am amazing at the handling, dry AND wet grip they provide and the longevity of the tyres! I have covered a good mix of country roads, motorways and long trips across Europe in the year and a half I have had these on and they have never missed a beat! I'm so confident in the wet, even when driving very "spiritedly"! Granted they aren't as comfortable as a BluEarth GT AE51 for example but the car is lowered on coil overs so its not all the tyres fault. 10/10 would defiantly purchase again and recommend to others.

Very pleasantly surprised by these. They're definitely comparable to Dunlop SP I've had in the past on a similar vehicle. Dry grip is good, wet grip is good and they seem to cope well with heat cycles. My only criticism is they are a bit noisy.

An exceptional set of tires without a shadow of a doubt. Initially I was unsure as I've never had a set of Toyos and in particular it seemed that they were priced significantly less than the premium competition such as Michelin, Continental and Goodyear. Having had Goodyears before I was extremely happy with them but they were also much more expensive and when replacing all four there was a significant price difference that I could not justify.
Immediately my first observation compared to a previous set of Bridgestones, was that the sidewalls are extremely strong and do not have much flexion. This of course might not necessarily be good if you are looking for comfort, but these are marketed as sport tyres, and so is to be expected. This makes for very sharp and precise cornering and also allows the car to respond well to changes in steering input, and provide good feedback to the driver. My complaint with having Bridgestone Turanzas before is that the weak sidewall was presumably designed such for poor road conditions; they led to extreme squealing around even slight corners and made steering response mediocre and road conditions were not communicated well. Not so here!
In terms of grip, I am extremely happy. Even when driving aggressively, it is very difficult to break traction. They are a very reassuring set of tyres and even when needing to make emergency manoeuvres at higher speeds, at no point is there any concern that they will not do exactly as commanded. I have tried sharp cornering, slingshotting the car exiting roundabouts and they were extremely grippy. At one point I had to break hard and swerve to avoid someone racing on the freeway from causing a collision and again, they were extremely predictable and allowed me to get out of harm's way. In a real world situation, they did brilliantly.
On the motorway at 90mph/145kmph, again, perfect stability and lateral grip around twisty UK roads.
I haven't tried them in heavy rain yet, due to climate change and the season, we have only seen occasional showers. They were brief bouts of rain, but otherwise it's a little bit difficult to comment on their capability in wet weather.
I was definitely skeptical at first because ADAC and other reviewers put them towards the middle or bottom of the list which makes them sound quite poor. However, this must be taken in context as they are comparing the cream of the crop. In day-to-day driving and even spirited driving, the difference is really not as pronounced as you would imagine.
I paid £114.99 each on Asda Tyres (cheaper than Blackcircles) - the Michelin PS5 are a whopping £174.99! 52% more for what is a relatively minimal difference between the two is absolutely not worth it unless you are driving a supercar. Seriously, look at the numbers - the Pilot Sports are nowhere near as impressive as the price would suggest them to be. When you start discussing the best tires on the market, the differences between them really are quite small.
The only criticism I would make - if there is one at all, is that they do not provide protection to the rims like tyres do. Therefore, if you are parking on narrow streets and have a propensity for curbing your rims, then you'd better be careful!
Without a doubt, I will be going to Toyo next time over the top three - It is clear that the money is not spent on marketing and so they are significantly better value for money.

Made in Japan - need I say more… Installed on a Merc with a tricky DCT that causes the fronts to break traction as it dumps the clutch. Car came with Conti EcoContact 6 (treacherous tyre), tried a pair of ContiSportContact 5, and then a pair of Michelin PS5. These Toyos are by far the best off the line, and give great road feedback and handle well for their class.

For the first time, I bought Toyo summer tires because Pirelli and Michelin were out of stock. I thought they wouldn’t be good, but I was surprised. The car feels like it’s glued to the asphalt. When I used Pirelli tires, the car would slip on every start and in roundabouts, especially since it’s rear-wheel drive. But with Toyo tires, no matter how much gas I gave, the car just flew and stuck to the road in curves, roundabouts, and on starts. The tires performed perfectly, even on wet surfaces. I drive the car 70/80% of the time at over 200+ km/h, and with the Toyo tires, it feels perfect. I drove the tires for 88,500 km, and I have no words—perfect, perfect! The only thing I couldn’t find was a profile with rim protection, but still, they are more than perfect