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Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 vs Firestone RoadHawk — 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 4 + 17 road tests and 497 + 644 owner reviews. How we score

ADVAN Sport V105 is ahead, 69–57

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Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Tire AYokohama

ADVAN Sport V105

Summer

± 5

Tests 70 · 4 tests Owners 67 · 497 reviews

Best test result: #6 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))

“Tread Life on the Yokohama Advan Sport V105 I’ve seen lots of posts both on here, and various forums about poor tread life on the stock STi tyres, the Yokohama Advan Sport V105. I made a little video checking the tread around the vehicle and I’ve found so far this is fantastic, 10,000kms in and still with more than 7mm of tread on all four corners. Really interested to know what you’re all getting out of your stock tyres, and if you’ve changed these to anything else? I’m looking at the Michelin PS4S as the next set.”

Firestone RoadHawk
Tire BFirestone

RoadHawk

Summer

± 6

Tests 70 · 17 tests Owners 40 · 644 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (wet handling)

“Not sure if it is what you are looking for. I am Polish but I live in the USA. I am still following info from Poland but I am not buying tires there anymore. A magazine Motor tests tires. magazynauto.pl Firestone was included in their "accessibly priced" summer tires: Firestone Roadhawk. They lost to Uniroyal, Semperit, Dębica but were ahead of Kumho, Apollo, Tomket, Imperial and Double Coin. They were not included in their premium and middle priced test. German based Auto Bild (and its Polish version Auto Świat) did a test in 2019 and the same Roadhawk passed the elimination test (53 down to 20: wet and dry braking distances added together as #13) and finished #18 in detailed test. So Firestone is present in Poland and Europe as a cheaper brand from Bridgestone but how popular it is I do not know. Krzyś”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 73

    Dry

    ADVAN Sport V105 +5
    68
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105RoadHawk
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 16 tests7382
    Reviews found online7446
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–191%94%

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 72.8 + 40% × 73.5 = 73

    RoadHawk: 60% × 82.1 + 40% × 46.4 = 68

  2. 72

    Wet

    ADVAN Sport V105 +7
    65
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105RoadHawk
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 17 tests7277
    Reviews found online7248
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–183%93%

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 72 + 40% × 72.4 = 72

    RoadHawk: 60% × 76.5 + 40% × 47.6 = 65

  3. 60

    Snow

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105RoadHawk
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)–
    Reviews found online54–

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 54 = 60

    No road tests of snow for ADVAN Sport V105. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

  4. 67

    Comfort

    ADVAN Sport V105 +16
    51
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105RoadHawk
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 69 (est.)67
    Reviews found online6640

    ADVAN Sport V105: 40% × 68.5 (est.) + 60% × 65.9 = 67

    RoadHawk: 40% × 67 + 60% × 39.6 = 51

    No road tests of comfort for ADVAN Sport V105. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 59

    Noise

    ADVAN Sport V105 +14
    45
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105RoadHawk
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 8 tests5330
    Reviews found online67≈ 67 (est.)

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 53.1 + 40% × 67.2 = 59

    RoadHawk: 60% × 30.5 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 45

    No owner ratings of noise for RoadHawk. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 66

    Treadwear

    ADVAN Sport V105 +16
    50
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105RoadHawk
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests7065
    Reviews found online6129

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 60.7 = 66

    RoadHawk: 60% × 64.7 + 40% × 28.5 = 50

  7. 72

    Handling (owners)

    ADVAN Sport V105 +36
    36
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105RoadHawk
    Reviews found online7236
  8. 59

    Efficiency

    RoadHawk +13
    72
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105RoadHawk
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 9 tests5972
Scores at a glance
CategoryYokohama ADVAN Sport V105Firestone RoadHawk
Relative Score 69 57
Dry 73 68
Wet 72 65
Snow 60 –
Comfort 67 51
Noise 59 45
Treadwear 66 50
Handling (owners) 72 36
Efficiency 59 72

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Headline score
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ADVAN Sport V105

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RoadHawk

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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, Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 finished ahead 0 times and Firestone RoadHawk 1 times.

DisciplineCategoryADVAN Sport V105RoadHawkΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 91% 94% −2.7 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
Wet Braking Wet 83% 93% −10.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #26/49 #11/49 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A ADVAN Sport V105

Pros

  • Outstanding grip and traction in both dry and wet road conditions
  • Sharp, responsive steering feel and high cornering stability
  • Competitive pricing offering great value relative to flagship alternatives

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear, particularly under spirited or track driving
  • Noticeable road noise on certain vehicles or rough road surfaces
  • Subpar performance and lack of confidence in snow and freezing temperatures
All owner themes in the ADVAN Sport V105 review

Tire B RoadHawk

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather performance, particularly in standing water and heavy rain
  • Strong dry grip and confident cornering for daily driving
  • Comfortable ride quality with good bump absorption

Cons

  • Accelerated and sometimes uneven tread wear, resulting in shorter-than-expected lifespan
  • Soft sidewalls that can cause a visual 'under-inflated' bulge and spongy cornering response
  • Limited steering feedback and precision during spirited driving
All owner themes in the RoadHawk review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105

Mixed

Community discussions reflect mixed impressions regarding the Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, highlighting both praise for its wet and dry handling along with debates surrounding its tread life. While some drivers report surprisingly durable treadwear and good overall value, others cite reports of poor tread life and note that ride comfort and road noise may trail competitor offerings.

northamericanmotoring.com

“Advan Sport V105 does get a good tirerack review: Comes in 205/55-16 (three models. Mercedes W and V speed rated and 2010 Production) $83-86 each Not as comfortable or quiet as other Max Summer tires but handles well in both dry and wet. If you prefer to keep the 205/50-16 tire size then for street use and daily driving with a slightly higher budget: Michelin Premier A/S Grand Touring All Season $132 each 640 treadwear, V speed rated, 19 lbs. Tirerack test result- Good blend of comfort and handling with much longer treadlife.”
r/WRX ·1 upvote ·2020-03-08

“I’ve seen lots of posts both on here, and various forums about poor tread life on the stock STi tyres, the Yokohama Advan Sport V105. I made a little video checking the tread around the vehicle and I’ve found so far this is fantastic, 10,000kms in and still with more than 7mm of tread on all four corners. Really interested to know what you’re all getting out of your stock tyres, and if you’ve changed these to anything else? I’m looking at the Michelin PS4S as the next set.”
Top themes
#tread life longevity#dry and wet handling#comparison to Michelin PS4S#ride comfort and noise#OEM fitment evaluation#daily driving performance

Based on 7 community posts

Tire B

Firestone RoadHawk

Mixed

Community discussions reflect mixed perspectives on the Firestone Roadhawk, noting reasonable reviews alongside concerns regarding tread wear. While some test results place it competitively among budget-friendly summer options, owners also discuss practical issues such as unusual noises, generational replacement difficulties, and overall value.

r/automobil ·2025-11-20

“sind diese Sommerreifen noch okay? Im August 2023 gekauft und circa 25 tausend km gefahren. Firestone Roadhawk, DOT 4922. Habe an meinem Opel Meriva beim Anfahren nach links, zB beim Ausparken oder beim Anfahren in einer engen Linkskurve von vorne rechts ein mehrmaliges Poltern gehört. Habe ein bisschen gegoogelt und von ausgeschlagenem Querlenker gelesen. Im Oktober 2022 hat das Auto einen neuen Vorderachsträger und neue Querlenker bekommen. Nun habe ich Winterräder montiert und das Poltern beim Anfahren nach links ist weg. Was kann das sein? Read more”
r/tires ·2026-04-22

“I cant for the life of me find a Firestone Roadhawk (gen1) 205/50 R17 93W XL anywhere in Europe. The problem is GEN 1 is over, and all they have is GEN 2, aka Roadhawk 2. And i have 3 perfectly good Roadhawk (GEN 1), and no tire to make a set. Some sellers even post pictures of GEN 1, but they actually send you GEN 2. Which im pretty sure have a different profile, and markings. Any ideas ?”
Top themes
#tread wear concerns#budget tire test results#replacement availability issues#generation differences#driving noise symptoms

Based on 5 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 B · Firestone RoadHawk
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available144115
Rim diameters16″ – 23″15″ – 21″
Tread depth9/32″—
UTQG240 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Sizes in common5252

Which one should you actually buy?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105

Firestone RoadHawk

Winner: Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — better handling, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Firestone RoadHawk if efficiency matters most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 72 vs 36 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 67 vs 51 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 66 vs 50 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 59 vs 45 on noise.

Tire A · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
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ADVAN Sport V105 or RoadHawk?

Which is better in the wet, ADVAN Sport V105 or RoadHawk?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, 72 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, ADVAN Sport V105 or RoadHawk?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, 73 vs 68 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, ADVAN Sport V105 or RoadHawk?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, 59 vs 45 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, ADVAN Sport V105 or RoadHawk?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, 67 vs 51 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, ADVAN Sport V105 or RoadHawk?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, 66 vs 50 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, ADVAN Sport V105 or RoadHawk?

Firestone RoadHawk, 72 vs 59 on our efficiency 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