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Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 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 4 + 4 road tests and 497 + 213 owner reviews. How we score

ADVAN A052 is ahead, 73–68

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Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Tire AYokohama

ADVAN Sport V105

Summer

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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.”

Yokohama ADVAN A052
Tire BYokohama

ADVAN A052

Summer

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Tests 76 · 4 tests Owners 69 · 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.

  1. 73

    Dry

    ADVAN A052 +7
    80
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105ADVAN A052
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests7373
    Reviews found online7490

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

    ADVAN A052: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 90.4 = 80

  2. 72

    Wet

    ADVAN A052 +2
    74
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105ADVAN A052
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests7278
    Reviews found online7267

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

    ADVAN A052: 60% × 78 + 40% × 67.4 = 74

  3. 60

    Snow

    ADVAN A052 +13
    73
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105ADVAN A052
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online5475

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

    ADVAN A052: 60% × 72.2 (est.) + 40% × 74.6 = 73

    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).

    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 0.37).

  4. 67

    Comfort

    ADVAN A052 +1
    68
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105ADVAN A052
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 69 (est.)75
    Reviews found online6663

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

    ADVAN A052: 40% × 74.5 + 60% × 63.4 = 68

    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 A052 +18
    77
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105ADVAN A052
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests5377
    Reviews found online6777

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

    ADVAN A052: 60% × 77 + 40% × 76.9 = 77

  6. 66

    Treadwear

    ADVAN Sport V105 +16
    50
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105ADVAN A052
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests70≈ 57 (est.)
    Reviews found online6139

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

    ADVAN A052: 60% × 56.7 (est.) + 40% × 39.3 = 50

    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 0.35).

  7. 72

    Handling (owners)

    ADVAN A052 +13
    85
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105ADVAN A052
    Reviews found online7285
  8. 59

    Efficiency

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105ADVAN A052
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests59–
Scores at a glance
CategoryYokohama ADVAN Sport V105Yokohama ADVAN A052
Relative Score 68 73
Dry 73 80
Wet 72 74
Snow 60 73
Comfort 67 68
Noise 59 77
Treadwear 66 50
Handling (owners) 72 85
Efficiency 59 –

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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ADVAN Sport V105

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ADVAN A052

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.

DisciplineCategoryADVAN Sport V105ADVAN A052ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 91% #20/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test 93% #5/5 · 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #5/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test 99% #4/5 · 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 60% #10/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 83% #29/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test 100% #1/5 · 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #4/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test 100% #1/5 · 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 80% #9/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 91% #2/7 · 2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #16/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires #4/5 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests

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 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.
All owner themes in the ADVAN A052 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

Yokohama ADVAN A052

Positive

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.

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
#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 · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 B · Yokohama ADVAN A052
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available14461
Rim diameters16″ – 23″13″ – 20″
Tread depth9/32″7/32″
UTQG240 A A200 A A
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi51 psi
Sizes in common4040

Which one should you actually buy?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105

Yokohama ADVAN A052

Winner: Yokohama ADVAN A052 — better noise, snow and handling. Pick the Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 77 vs 59 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 66 vs 50 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 73 vs 60 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 85 vs 72 on handling.

Tire A · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
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ADVAN Sport V105 or ADVAN A052?

Which is better in the wet, ADVAN Sport V105 or ADVAN A052?

Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 74 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, ADVAN Sport V105 or ADVAN A052?

Yokohama ADVAN A052, 80 vs 73 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, ADVAN Sport V105 or ADVAN A052?

Yokohama ADVAN A052, 73 vs 60 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, ADVAN Sport V105 or ADVAN A052?

Yokohama ADVAN A052, 77 vs 59 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, ADVAN Sport V105 or ADVAN A052?

Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 68 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, ADVAN Sport V105 or ADVAN A052?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, 66 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