Previously, I had the Toyo Proxes Sports fitted - and I can honestly say that there is a night and day difference with the 2nd iteration.

It is simply a better tyre in absolutely every single way. I drive like a ****, and these tyres just give so much confidence. I can brake stupidly quick in both dry and mildly wet conditions, even through the corners. They hook up so well and are incredibly predictable - they really bite the road and mitigate so much understeer in my 2006 Leon FR.

When there’s a more significant layer of water on the road they don’t perform any miracles or defy any physics, but they definitely don’t feel sketchy if you still want to push the car a *reasonable* amount. Just don’t be stupid and attempt to fly through obvious puddles in the road.

The previous iteration of the proxes sport’s would often wheel spin with any full throttle input in low gears in my car - and whilst that’s still the case with the 2nd iteration, you certainly require more torque to do so, and they do so with far more composure and willingness than before.

Also, they seem far more robust and harder wearing than the previous iteration of tyre. The tread is on a much slower burn compared to how quickly the previous iteration seemed to melt away.

Overall, they’re a fantastic summer tyre that still perform amazing in the damp. I see no reason to gamble and try any other tyres, because they’re such good value for money with their relatively low price point.

I have fitted these to my 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Q4 a few months ago and I am so impressed so far. Replacing the originally fitted Goodyear Asym 3 made such a difference. First of all the Toyo's are not run flats and the comfort is a million miles better. The noise level is lower. The grip is phenomenal and easily outperforms my old tires. Due to that the temptation to drive faster and faster is just massive. The only concern is that the Toyo's might not last as long as the others so called premium brands but I personally do not care at all as I drive very low mileage per year and I often replace tires only because the are getting too old. I simply can finish their tread before they completely turn into hard plastic. I have been using only Pirelli, Goodyear and Michelin so far at different cars I have owned. The Goodyear Asym 6 was priced exactly the same as the Toyo's but I have decided to try something different. Not feeling sorry for a bit. I would by Toyo again without any doubts that the tire provides me with all the confidence on the road I need. The premium brand bias is not something that I am going to be compliant with any more.

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

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Previously, I had mitchelin ps4 frt and rear (good all round tyre ) tho suffered bad with aquaplaning with 4mm treat on the frt tyres even at 50mph ,chamged the fit tyres to Bridgestone potenza sport ; have to say the Bridgestone tyres are worst tyres I have ever fitted to a car, I was not to bothered about the high wear rate if they performed well ; but the Bridgestone were dreadful when the weather was cold wet or dry constant skipping on acceleration from Standstill or from say 30mph plus on tight corners they roll so bad brushing the side wall even if I increasing tyre pressures and only lasted 8k miles Only one good thing they was better at aquaplaning then the ps4s and the only time they gripped ok wet or dry if the day temp was above 14 dregs

As I needed four tyres now, not just the front tyres looking at all the reviews… thought I try Toyo ps3 or falken fk320 both lower price then premium brands (but are they as good.?)

Wow fitted the Toyos str8 away my car felt so much better these the Toyo tyres are better tyre in every way. These tyres just give so much confidence. The first biggest thing I noticed is the steering response, so much more direct and positive now if i floor it from stand still in the wet . They will spin a little like any fry wheel drive car . But they just start digging in: as with the Bridgestone they just give up .and Just skip and spin more , the toyos work well even when the tyres are cold on a cold day still do v well wet and dry
Lots of grip cornering and hard braking
Aquaplaning seem good so far tho only done 2500 miles of wear on the Toyos
If you want to sharpen yours steering response and help with understeer these tyres are the amazing
Road noise seems ok about the same as a ps4 s
No tyre roll at all on tight corners
Toyo have designed a great tyre for the price “the new proxes sport 2”
Seem robust and great value
Tyre wear so far so good , covered 2500 miles ,no sights of heavy wear
Would fit these tyres again for sure
Was a bit of a gamble as the Toyos had only 3 reviews being a new tyre
The gamble payed of
Very happy with these tyres

TL:DR
If you drive a Mazda 3 Sport - These tyres suit the car perfectly and much better than the OEM ones.

I was looking around for new tyres after having some awful Landsails UHPs from purchasing the car and then replacing my Toyo Proxes R51s (more comfort bias) after finding a pair.
This tyre is definitely a sports tyre compared to the R51. The handling was much responsive and precise when steering. This paired with a sports MZ3, made it a joy in corners and country roads.

The dry performance is good and predictive, which makes it enjoyable and allows you to push more.
The dry braking was good but nothing special, but much better than my previous tyres.

Now the wet performance was splendid. I had to slow down drastically on the motorway and went from 70mph to 30mph and the car reactived very well. Better than I expected. They are known for a high wet rating, but from Toyo, these made me realise this brand actually has premium level performance.
It seems to thrive in wet weather and gives you confidence to manage any challenges on the road. Definitely helpful when driving on the motorway in the wet.
Road noise is okay for a sports tyre and doesn't bother me too much.
Comfort is good and rides bumpy roads quite well. It can't do gritty and grooves in the road (yeah - the UK has them + potholes), then you feel it.
Wear is unknown as I have only used them for 5k miles since the summer. But wear reasonable at the moment.

Overall - I am enjoying these Proxes Sport 2, they definitely know how to tailor to the Mazda's! Definitely a good tyre for mainly wet climates. Good price too at £120 a tyre.
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