Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
ADVAN A052 is ahead, 71–66
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 63 · 1,457 reviews
Best test result: #9 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (overall ranking)
“Quote: Originally Posted by AUaviator I'm having trouble finding these tires in stock. Rears are back ordered and only 1 front available and it's on tire rack. 22545/17 255/40/17. www.simpletire.com looks to have them instock with free shipping and a 60 dollar rebate. A little hard to find but search for them individually by size.”
Tests 75 · 4 tests Owners 69 · 213 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 7 in 2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“Staggered BBSs Need Tires I have a set of BBS wheels that i have been restoring for my 89 944 NA. I am trying to figure out what tires to get and am running into a bit of trouble. The set of BBSs are 15in staggered. The front are 8in wide and the rear are 9in wide. When i had purchased these wheels they had 215/60R15s all around. Would this be a good fitment? I am hoping the rear will not look stretched. As i was researching staggered tires i ran into problems finding a matching set in the sizes 225 50R15 and 205 55R15. A local shop helped me find these for the front Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 (205 55R15) and these for the rear Yokohama ADVAN A052 (225 50R15). Im concerned to get these due to the tread pattern being drastically different. Another shop has Kumho Ecsta 4x KU22 picked out for the front. I would like to have performance summer tires that do not break the bank. If i were to do 215/60R15s all around i was looking at Falken Sincera SN250 A/S (which are not performance) or Vredestein Sprint Classic which i am not sure of. I am a bit at a loss here and would greatly appreciate any advice or help selecting tires as this is not something i am comfortable with given the lack of options at this wheel size.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Firehawk Indy 500 | ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 88 |
| Source | Firehawk Indy 500 | ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 77 |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 65 |
| Source | Firehawk Indy 500 | ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 28 | 73 |
| Source | Firehawk Indy 500 | ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 74 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 63 |
| Source | Firehawk Indy 500 | ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 75 |
| Source | Firehawk Indy 500 | ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 70 | – |
| Reviews found online | 62 | 44 |
| Source | Firehawk Indy 500 | ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 71 | 82 |
| Category | Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 | Yokohama ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 71 |
| Dry | 73 | 79 |
| Wet | 67 | 72 |
| Snow | 45 | 72 |
| Comfort | 67 | 70 |
| Noise | 67 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 53 |
| Handling | 71 | 82 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Firehawk Indy 500
ADVAN A052
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Firehawk Indy 500 | ADVAN A052 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 62% #9/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 20% #5/7 · 2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test | +41.9 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community sentiment toward the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers frequently praising it as an exceptional value and budget-friendly alternative to premium summer tires. Owners report strong dry grip, solid wet-weather traction, good comfort, and predictable handling, though some note reduced performance in cold temperatures, softer sidewalls, and a tendency to get greasy during aggressive track sessions. Interest is also growing around the newer V2 version and its updated compound and tread design.
“I need a 224/45/15 I run these on my S2000 wheelset for driving around town and they are great. I also have used them for plenty of track days. They get a little greasy towards the end of sessions but have never let me down.”
“I have them on my 14 GT. 255 front/285 rear. They have roughly 5k on them and have worn well. Wheel spin has to be intentionally induced now. No more surprises. Highly recommend.”
“Will I regret buying Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s? I have a stock '21 GT Premium convertible with the black appearance package. It came with the upgraded Pirelli P Zero 255/40-19 tires, but with 35,000 miles, they are really worn, and I need new tires. I live in North Florida. We don't have a lot of cold weather (I missed the snow last month), but I do get a lot of rain. I don't track the car, and mostly drive on country roads and the interstate. The Pirelli's have treated me well as far as traction, dry and wet. I like the aggressive look of the Firehawks, but I am concerned about wet weather traction. Will the Firehawks be at least comparable to the Pirelli's for wet weather and general handling? If not, it sounds like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 is the way to go. Also, the car is all black, with black rims, and the tires look wimpy. I'm not up for new rims this go-round, and I won't lower it because I like the clearance for potholes, etc., that I see a lot of in my area. I'm hoping the tires will help the look a little bit. Read more”
Based on 146 community posts
Community members widely view the Yokohama ADVAN A052 as a top-tier, high-grip competition tire suited for autocross and track driving. While praised for its light weight and superior all-out performance compared to standard street and summer tires, users frequently discuss its high cost, soft compound, potential lack of tread longevity on long road trips, and tendency to fling rocks.
“Long trip with Advans A052? I'm planning a trip to the Nürburgring to attend a trackday this October. The problem is that I live 1300 km away, so the tyres should be able to cope with that, some 20 laps at medium-fast pace at the Nordschleife, and the drive back home. Are the Advan A052 tyres way to soft for such a long trip? Will they last? Wouldn't it be wiser to settle for a more conservative set of Michelins PS4? The car is a 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera, 1210 kg... Read more”
“I went with Yokohama ADVAN A052 225/45/17s for AUTOx They are more expensive but they are definitely lighter than the N2s...20.6#s vs ~25#s from what I found on the internet.”
“Yokohama ADVAN A052 315/30R18 and 265/35R18 - BEEFY!”
Based on 11 community posts
| Attribute | A · Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 | B · Yokohama ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 47 | 61 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 13″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | 7/32″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Yokohama ADVAN A052
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN A052 — better snow, handling and noise. Pick the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 if treadwear matters most to you.
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 72 vs 45 on snow.
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 scores 67 vs 53 on treadwear.
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 82 vs 71 on handling.
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 76 vs 67 on noise.
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Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
