Comparison: Toyo Proxes Comfort vs. Michelin Primacy 4

The Toyo Proxes Comfort and the Michelin Primacy 4 are two summer tyres tailored for touring, each having their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Comparison tests reveal interesting insights into their performance.

The Toyo Proxes Comfort, made in Japan, provides a decent performance with our rating of 66%. The tyre has been appreciated highly for its dry braking and comfort on Autobild's mutual testing. However, it ranked 17th out of 53 tyres, suggesting there's room for improvement. A considerable strength of these Toyo tyres is their balanced behaviour on wet and dry tracks and noticeable riding comfort. A critical point mentioned was its limited reserves under wet curving conditions and mediocre longevity.

Contrarily, the Michelin Primacy 4 manufactured in Spain, Germany, and Poland, scores noticeably higher, with an 82% rating on our site. The tyre managed to secure the 5th position in Autobild's testing. The Primacy 4 is valued primarily for excellent dry handling, comfort, effective dry braking, and admirable performance on grass and gravel. Michelin does a great job with its handling qualities, crisp steering, good aquaplaning reserves, and high-mileage capability. But, one minor drawback noted was its price level. Michelin Primacy 4+ has replaced the Primacy 4, promising to continue the good work of its predecessor.

During the tests conducted by ADAC, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranked 2nd out of 18 tyres compared, indicating its consistency across varied testing platforms. Unfortunately, complete details for Toyo Proxes Comfort were not available, but it still managed to secure a respectable 5th place.

Firmenauto's tests positioned the Michelin Primacy 4 in the 1st place out of 11 competing tyres. The wide range of strong points, like dry braking, low exterior noise, comfort, rolling resistance, and wet handling, all contributed massively to its overall performance. The Toyo Proxes Comfort was 11th in the test but showed strength in objective dry handling, and wet side guiding.

In conclusion, the Michelin Primacy 4 seems to lead over the Toyo Proxes Comfort in test comparisons, mainly due to its broader range of strengths and high consistency in performance. Now fitted with Michelin Primacy 4+, it's even better. However, the Toyo Proxes Comfort is a good investment for those prioritizing dry braking and comfort. It's advisable to select based on your individual car needs and driving conditions.