Tests 67 · 1 test Owners 60 · 38 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Toyo R888 vs Yokohama ADVAN A052 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
ADVAN A052 is ahead, 71–64
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Tests 75 · 4 tests Owners 69 · 213 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 5 in 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Yokohama ADVAN A052 315/30R18 and 265/35R18 - BEEFY!”
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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77
Dry
ADVAN A052 +279Why this score
Source R888 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) 79 73 Reviews found online 73 88 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 99% -
54
Wet
ADVAN A052 +1872Why this score
Source R888 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) 50 77 Reviews found online 59 65 Wet Braking (% of best) 77% 100% Wet Handling (% of best) 86% 100% -
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Snow
No comparison72Why this score
Source R888 ADVAN A052 Reviews found online – 73 -
59
Comfort
ADVAN A052 +1170Why this score
Source R888 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 49 63 -
75
Noise
ADVAN A052 +176Why this score
Source R888 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 76 Reviews found online – 75 -
56
Treadwear
R888 +353Why this score
Source R888 ADVAN A052 Reviews found online 49 44 -
67
Handling
ADVAN A052 +1582Why this score
Source R888 ADVAN A052 Reviews found online 67 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Toyo R888 | Yokohama ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 71 |
| Dry | 77 | 79 |
| Wet | 54 | 72 |
| Snow | – | 72 |
| Comfort | 59 | 70 |
| Noise | 75 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 56 | 53 |
| Handling | 67 | 82 |
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Headline score
64
/ 100
R888
71
/ 100
ADVAN A052
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
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 | R888 | ADVAN A052 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 96% #2/3 · 2025 AutoView Extreme Performance Tyre Test | +3.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #3/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 99% #4/5 · 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 25% #4/5 · 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test | −8.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 77% #6/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test | −23.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 86% #8/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test | −14.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A R888
Pros
- Phenomenal dry weather grip and cornering stability
- Rapid warm-up time to reach optimal operating temperature
- High value-for-money proposition for track-day enthusiasts
Cons
- Excessive road noise often described as a 'howling' or 'wheel bearing' sound
- Poor performance and safety risks in deep standing water
- Low comfort levels unsuitable for daily driving
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
Toyo R888
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Yokohama ADVAN A052
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.
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/944
·7 upvotes ·2026-07-09
“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.”
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”
Top themes
#competition and autocross performance#tire weight comparison#track day durability#soft compound longevity#200 treadwear grip#fitment and sizing
Based on 11 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Toyo R888 | B · Yokohama ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 61 |
| Rim diameters | — | 13″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 7/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Toyo R888
71
/ 100
Yokohama ADVAN A052
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN A052 — better wet, handling and comfort. Pick the Toyo R888 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 72 vs 54 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 82 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 70 vs 59 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Toyo R888 scores 56 vs 53 on treadwear.
Tire A · Toyo R888
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN A052
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.