Given
87%
while driving a
Honda Civic
(205/50 R16) on
mostly country roads
for 2,500
spirited miles
I decided to buy a full set of Proxes CF2's after a flat. When I bought the car it had 3 different tyres on it and really just for peace of mind wanted a decent matching set. Once I rolled out of the garage on this new set the difference was immediate and incredible. Driving has been a mix of daily commuting but also very aggressive driving as a live near a world renowned mountain road which is used for rally stages.
Dry grip: car has zero issues with dry grip. I've gone into moderate bends at 160kmph, 120kmph in tighter bends with poor road surface and tyres feel perfect. No lose of grip whatsoever. When taking hairpins quite fast the rear tyres tend to feel light, with the slightest touch of oversteer. I could put this down to the FWD platform though.
Wet grip: The car responds the same as it does in dry grip but with a few things to note. The rear (Could be FWD problem) sometimes will aquaplane or lose grip a bit easy in those tight bends when taking them at speed. Not in a dangerous manner but still notable.
Road Feedback: A bit numb to be honest. But these aren't designed as a UHP tyre. They are a touring tyre. Designed for covering long miles without fatiguing the driver. You can feel the road beneath you, and in bends you can feel the resistance build up but it's a dull tyre in terms of being dynamic in that regard.
Handling: Covered this in GRIP sections but it's a solid and dependable when being pushed, I have pushed my car to the limit with them and they haven't lost grip completely, caused my car to dangerously aquaplane or anything. I don't think my car is fast enough or dynamic enough to push these to their limits, so for everyday driving they are very dependable.
Wear: Tyres look as good as when i first put them on and feel the same too. I've only done 2500 miles so I'm only at the first 10% of their life really.
Comfort: Well compared to the pick n'mix set that were on my car when I first got it they are leap years ahead in terms of comfort. Road noise, road feel, softening of lumps and bumps. The FN2 civics are known to have a harsh ride and generally poor comfort, these tyres really lessen that reputation. Do these tyres iron out ever single bump and rumble in the road so you feel like you are driving on silk? no! Are the tyres completely silent especially when driving on poor quality roads? no! But before when you felt the harshness of the road in your ass and in your hands through the steering wheel. Now it is numbed. You can still hear the bumps, but you don't feel them.
Buy Again: Yes I would 100% buy again and I have recommended them to several people as the price/quality ratio has to be one of the best. However I am changing the wheels on the car soon and am looking to try out some of the premium brands that I haven't personal experience with (Goodyear, Michelin, Advan). I have experience with other brands such as Cooper, Avon and Continental. But they are on other vehicles. Bang for buck these Toyo CF2's are super and they really suit the Honda Civic FN2 platform.