Comparison: Toyo Proxes Comfort vs. BFGoodrich Advantage vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005

Here we are comparing two popular summer tyres: the Toyo Proxes Comfort and the BFGoodrich Advantage. Produced by Japanese manufacturer Toyo, the Proxes Comfort boasts a strong overall rating of 74%, while the Advantage tyre, made by BFGoodrich, comes in slightly lower with an overall rating of 66%.

In the Autobild test, the Proxes Comfort ranks 17th out of 53, praised for its dry handling, dry braking, and low rolling resistance. In contrast, the BFGoodrich Advantage placed just one position lower at 18th, gaining recognition for comfort and dry handling.

From the data gathered, the Toyo Proxes Comfort excels in wet and dry handling and offers short braking distances. It also features a quiet rolling noise and moderate price level. However, the main drawback seems to be its reduced mileage performance. More details.

The BFGoodrich Advantage on the other hand, stands out for dynamic dry handling, low rolling resistance, quiet rolling noise, and competitive pricing. However, it has been reported to understeer in wet conditions. More info here.

In the ADAC test, the Toyo Proxes Comfort ranks 14th out of 50, whereas the BFGoodrich Advantage lags slightly behind, placing 21st. In the Firmenauto test, the Toyo Proxes Comfort ranks 11th out of 11, with dry handling and wet side guide being its strongest features, on the other hand, BFGoodrich Advantage sits at the 8th position.

In summary, while both tyres perform decently, the Toyo Proxes Comfort slightly edges out the BFGoodrich Advantage in terms of overall ratings and test positions. Despite this, each tyre has its own unique strengths and potential areas for improvement. Therefore, the choice between the two will largely depend on the specific needs and preferences of the driver. Both Toyo and BFGoodrich don't currently offer a newer model replacement for these tyres.