Toyo Proxes ST III
Wet roads, dry grip, tread life, and price — how the Toyo Proxes ST III compares after real-world testing.
- Mileage40,000 miles
- Price range$155–$365
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Get technical
Ratings, dimensions, and construction details for the Toyo Proxes ST III in size 225/55R18.
Features & benefits
- Rigid rayon ply carcass: The Toyo Proxes ST III is built with a rigid rayon ply carcass casing which strengthens the construction and adds driving stability. In addition, the casing helps improve tire elasticity during a high-speed drive and optimizes stability when cornering.
- High level of silica in tread compound: With the addition of high silica content in the tread compound, the Proxes ST III comes with increased grip on dry and wet roads, and prevents the tire from getting too hot while rolling at higher speed. On the other hand, it also helps the tire stay flexible during the cold winter months, for better traction in the cold and snow. Because of it, you get lower rolling resistance which prevents the chance of irregular wear and improves your SUV's fuel economy.
Technical specs
Size 225/55R18
- Mileage warranty
- 40,000-mile limited
- Load index
- 1,874 lbs (102)
- Max speed
- 149 MPH (V)
- Load range
- Standard (SL)
- UTQG
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- Wet traction
- –
- Temperature
- –
- Treadwear rating
- –
- Tire size
- 225/55R18
Test reports — summarized by us for you
Conclusion: The Toyo proved to be a strong tire in the dry. Drawbacks included worst curved aquaplaning results and poor scores in the wet handling tests. | Note: Ranked 5th out of 9
2010 EVO FWD tyre test · 235/35 R19Conclusion: Testing highlighted good dry grip and handling and relatively quiet running. Drawbacks included poor resistance to aquaplaning. | Note: Ranked 5th out of 9
2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer tyre test · 235/35 R19
satisfactory (3,3)Conclusion: Testing highlighted very short wet braking distances, good handling in the wet, and very comfortable. Drawbacks included long dry braking and poor dry stability when making sudden maneuvers. | Note: Ranked 5th out of 8
2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer tyre test · 235/40 R18- satisfactory (3,5)
Conclusion: The Toyo T1 Sport scores extremely highly in the wet, with a good level of grip and traction and a strong resistance to aquaplaning. | Note: Ranked 6th out of 9
2012 Sport Auto Summer tyre test · 235/35 R19 - adequate (3,7)
Conclusion: The Toyo T1 Sport is a wet weather specalist, placing second in the wet tests. Unfortunately in the dry the steering provides little feedback and understeer inhibits agility. The tire seems to overheat on quick laps. | Note: Ranked 5th out of 7
2011 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer tyre test · 245/40 R18 Conclusion: Seventh seems like a fair place for the Toyo T1 Sport. It didn't really excel in any tests, performing slightly better in the wet handling tests than the dry, but offered better feel when the roads were dry. Reasonably priced. | Note: Ranked 7th out of 10
2014 EVO Max Performance Summer tyre test · 225/45 R17
adequate (3,7)Conclusion: Testing highlighted good in the dry. Drawbacks included wet grip lagged the leaders and wear was on the high side. | Note: Ranked 11th out of 16
2016 ADAC tyre test 225 45 R17 · 225/45 R17Conclusion: Placed 10th in Tyre Reviews's 2016 gtu performance summer tyre test. | Note: Ranked 10th out of 14
2016 GTU Performance Summer tyre test · 225/45 R17Conclusion: No comments | Note: Ranked 9th out of 11
2011 AMS Ultra High Performance tyre test · 225/45 R17Conclusion: Testing highlighted relatively quiet running level and low rolling resistance. Drawbacks included weak results in tests on wet roads and long dry stopping distances. | Note: Ranked 12th out of 13
2016 test World Performance tyre test · 225/40 R18Conclusion: A disappointing test for Toyo, finishing in the bottom three in nearly every performance test. | Note: Ranked 11th out of 11
2015 Auto Express tyre test · 225/45 R17Conclusion: As the cheapest tire on test, you'd expect the Toyo to struggle against the premium competition, but finishing last in nine of the twelve tests left the Toyo a full 25% behind the winning Continental overall. | Note: Ranked 10th out of 10
2015 EVO Magazine Performance tyre test · 225/40 R18
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