Comparison: Toyo Proxes Comfort vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

In this comparison, we will be looking at the Toyo Proxes Comfort and the Firestone Roadhawk tyres. Both of these tyres are a popular choice among car owners who are looking for reliable and performance-driven summer tyres.

The Toyo Proxes Comfort is a summer tyre that is manufactured by Toyo, a company known for its high-quality products. This particular model is a touring type tyre, setting it apart from a regular summer tyre. It boasts strong dry handling and dry braking features, which were particularly well-received in the Autobild test. These features make it an excellent choice for drivers who value performance and comfort.

However, according to the text summary from Autobild 2024, the Achilles heel of the Toyo Proxes Comfort is its relatively low mileage. Furthermore, the tyre may have limited safety reserves during instances of hydroplaning in corners. Despite this, our overall rating for this tyre is pretty decent - 74%.

On the other hand, the Firestone Roadhawk tyre is a substantial competitor, offering standout features such as dry handling, wet handling, and wet side guide. This tyre had a commendable position in the Autobild test – landing in the 10th position out of a total of 53 tyres. However, the Firestone Roadhawk tyre might present some weaknesses on a wet road as well as in terms of tyre lifespan, according to Autobild 2024.

It's important to note that the Firestone Roadhawk has been replaced by the Firestone Roadhawk 2. Although it still fares decently, our overall rating for this tyre a little lower at 57%.

In mutual test positions from ADAC, the Toyo Proxes Comfort outperformed the Firestone Roadhawk by coming in 5th place, compared to the 11th place position of its competitor. Despite the individual strengths and weaknesses of both tyres, it appears that the Toyo Proxes Comfort performed better in the overall tests.

In summary, both tyres are robust summer choices with their own strengths. But based on test positions and given individual features, The Toyo Proxes Comfort could be the more favourable of the two.