Tests 75 · 4 tests Owners 69 · 213 reviews
“Yokohama ADVAN A052 315/30R18 and 265/35R18 - BEEFY!”
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Yokohama ADVAN A052 vs Avon ZZ3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
ADVAN A052 leads, 70–66 Narrow edge
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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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79
Dry
ADVAN A052 +1168Why this score
Source ADVAN A052 ZZ3 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 88 68 -
72
Wet
ADVAN A052 +369Why this score
Source ADVAN A052 ZZ3 Professional tests (TWG score) 77 – Reviews found online 65 69 -
72
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source ADVAN A052 ZZ3 Reviews found online 73 – -
70
Comfort
ADVAN A052 +367Why this score
Source ADVAN A052 ZZ3 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 – Reviews found online 63 64 -
76
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source ADVAN A052 ZZ3 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 – Reviews found online 75 – -
53
Treadwear
ZZ3 +962Why this score
Source ADVAN A052 ZZ3 Reviews found online 44 60 -
82
Handling
ADVAN A052 +1567Why this score
Source ADVAN A052 ZZ3 Reviews found online 82 67
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama ADVAN A052 | Avon ZZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 66 |
| Dry | 79 | 68 |
| Wet | 72 | 69 |
| Snow | 72 | – |
| Comfort | 70 | 67 |
| Noise | 76 | – |
| Treadwear | 53 | 62 |
| Handling | 82 | 67 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
ADVAN A052
66
/ 100
ZZ3
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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.
Tire B ZZ3
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong, predictable grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Progressive handling characteristics near the limit
Cons
- Tendency to develop significant road noise over time
- Prone to irregular wear (cupping) and structural distortion
- Performance can feel inconsistent or 'spongy' on heavier or high-performance vehicles
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
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
Tire B
Avon ZZ3
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Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama ADVAN A052 | B · Avon ZZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
70
/ 100
Yokohama ADVAN A052
66
/ 100
Avon ZZ3
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN A052 — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Avon ZZ3 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 82 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 79 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Avon ZZ3 scores 62 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 72 vs 69 on wet.
Tire A · Yokohama ADVAN A052
Tire B · Avon ZZ3
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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.