Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV appear in 30 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Potenza Sport performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Potenza Sport if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 29 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.1 | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 181613 | Avg rank 6.5 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.6 17127 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.0 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 1038 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.2 1457 | Avg rank 8.0 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.5 for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 4.5 for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
The Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.0 for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 8.0 for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza Sport or Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranks higher on average than the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV ranks better than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza Sport appears in 29 independent tests, Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →