Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 50 · 187 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 11 in 2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test (dry handling)
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Kumho Ecsta V730 vs Yokohama ADVAN A052 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 5 road tests and 187 + 213 owner reviews. How we score
ADVAN A052 is ahead, 72–56
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Tests 76 · 5 tests Owners 68 · 213 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test (dry handling (tester's mark))
“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.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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73
Dry
ADVAN A052 +780Why this score
Source Ecsta V730 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests 72 74 Reviews found online 76 90 Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 99% 99% Ecsta V730: 60% × 71.6 + 40% × 76.3 = 73
ADVAN A052: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 89.9 = 80
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35
Wet
ADVAN A052 +3873Why this score
Source Ecsta V730 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 44 (est.) 78 Reviews found online 21 67 Ecsta V730: 60% × 43.8 (est.) + 40% × 21.4 = 35
ADVAN A052: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 67 = 73
No road tests of wet for Ecsta V730. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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50
Snow
ADVAN A052 +2373Why this score
Source Ecsta V730 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 59 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 35 74 Ecsta V730: 60% × 59.3 (est.) + 40% × 35.1 = 50
ADVAN A052: 60% × 71.6 (est.) + 40% × 73.9 = 73
No road tests of snow for Ecsta V730. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for ADVAN A052. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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53
Comfort
ADVAN A052 +1467Why this score
Source Ecsta V730 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 45 63 Ecsta V730: 40% × 64 (est.) + 60% × 45.3 = 53
ADVAN A052: 40% × 74.1 + 60% × 62.6 = 67
No road tests of comfort for Ecsta V730. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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64
Noise
ADVAN A052 +1377Why this score
Source Ecsta V730 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 77 Reviews found online 61 77 Ecsta V730: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 61.1 = 64
ADVAN A052: 60% × 76.8 + 40% × 76.5 = 77
No road tests of noise for Ecsta V730. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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59
Treadwear
Ecsta V730 +950Why this score
Source Ecsta V730 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 57 (est.) Reviews found online 55 40 Ecsta V730: 60% × 62.2 (est.) + 40% × 54.6 = 59
ADVAN A052: 60% × 56.8 (est.) + 40% × 39.5 = 50
No road tests of treadwear for Ecsta V730. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for ADVAN A052. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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69
Handling (owners)
ADVAN A052 +1584Why this score
Source Ecsta V730 ADVAN A052 Reviews found online 69 84
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta V730 | Yokohama ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 56 | 72 |
| Dry | 73 | 80 |
| Wet | 35 | 73 |
| Snow | 50 | 73 |
| Comfort | 53 | 67 |
| Noise | 64 | 77 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 50 |
| Handling (owners) | 69 | 84 |
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Headline score
56
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Ecsta V730
72
/ 100
ADVAN A052
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Kumho Ecsta V730 finished ahead 1 times and Yokohama ADVAN A052 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Ecsta V730 | ADVAN A052 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/11 | #5/11 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ecsta V730
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and predictable handling characteristics at the limit.
- High heat tolerance with minimal 'greasy' drop-off during long track sessions.
- Superior tread life and durability compared to many direct 200TW competitors.
Cons
- Poor wet weather performance, particularly with standing water or worn tread.
- Requires significant heat to reach optimal operating temperature, making them poor for cold-weather street use.
- Harsh ride quality and high road noise due to the stiff sidewall construction.
Tire B ADVAN A052
Pros
- Class-leading dry grip and traction, often compared to dedicated racing slicks.
- Rapid warm-up time, providing peak performance almost immediately.
- Surprisingly high levels of wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance for a performance tire.
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, especially when used on heavy vehicles or without aggressive camber settings.
- Tendency to 'grease up' or lose performance during long, high-intensity track sessions.
- Soft sidewall construction can lead to vague steering feel or 'sponginess' compared to stiffer competitors.
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Kumho Ecsta V730
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Yokohama ADVAN A052
The community regards the Yokohama ADVAN A052 as a top-tier, high-performance competition tire that offers exceptional dry grip and competitive edge in autocross and track settings. Users frequently compare them favorably against other extreme performance tires like the Bridgestone RE-71R/RE-71RS, though questions remain regarding their longevity for long-distance road trips.
r/tires
·2 upvotes ·2023-07-04
“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”
northamericanmotoring.com
“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.”
r/tires
·9 upvotes ·2020-01-18
“Yokohama ADVAN A052 315/30R18 and 265/35R18 - BEEFY!”
Top themes
#exceptional dry grip#autocross and track performance#tire longevity and wear#comparison with bridgestone#tire sizing and fitment
Based on 12 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta V730 | B · Yokohama ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 6 | 61 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 13″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 8.5/32″ | 7/32″ |
| UTQG | 200 A A | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 4 | 4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
56
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta V730
72
/ 100
Yokohama ADVAN A052
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN A052 — better wet, snow and handling. Pick the Kumho Ecsta V730 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 73 vs 35 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 73 vs 50 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 84 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 67 vs 53 on comfort.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta V730
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN A052
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Ecsta V730 or ADVAN A052?
Which is better in the wet, Ecsta V730 or ADVAN A052?
Yokohama ADVAN A052, 73 vs 35 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ecsta V730 or ADVAN A052?
Yokohama ADVAN A052, 80 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Ecsta V730 or ADVAN A052?
Yokohama ADVAN A052, 73 vs 50 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Ecsta V730 or ADVAN A052?
Yokohama ADVAN A052, 77 vs 64 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Ecsta V730 or ADVAN A052?
Yokohama ADVAN A052, 67 vs 53 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ecsta V730 or ADVAN A052?
Kumho Ecsta V730, 59 vs 50 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology