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Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 vs Yokohama C Drive2 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 4 + 0 road tests and 497 + 31 owner reviews. How we score

ADVAN Sport V105 is ahead, 71–64

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Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Tire AYokohama

ADVAN Sport V105

Summer

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))

“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 C Drive2
Tire BYokohama

C Drive2

Summer

Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 31 reviews

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 +10
    63
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105C Drive2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests73≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7461

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 73.7 = 73

    C Drive2: 60% × 65 (est.) + 40% × 61 = 63

    No road tests of dry for C Drive2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 72

    Wet

    ADVAN Sport V105 +5
    67
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105C Drive2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests72≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online7266

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 71.8 + 40% × 72 = 72

    C Drive2: 60% × 67.6 (est.) + 40% × 65.8 = 67

    No road tests of wet for C Drive2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 60

    Snow

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105C Drive2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)–
    Reviews found online54–

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 53.6 = 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 0.33).

  4. 68

    Comfort

    Level
    68
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105C Drive2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online6766

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 66.7 = 68

    C Drive2: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 66.1 = 68

    No road tests of comfort for ADVAN Sport V105 or C Drive2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 58

    Noise

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105C Drive2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests53–
    Reviews found online66–

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 53.1 + 40% × 65.7 = 58

  6. 67

    Treadwear

    ADVAN Sport V105 +5
    62
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105C Drive2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests70≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online6260

    ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 62.1 = 67

    C Drive2: 60% × 63.9 (est.) + 40% × 59.9 = 62

    No road tests of treadwear for C Drive2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 71

    Handling (owners)

    ADVAN Sport V105 +10
    61
    Why this score
    SourceADVAN Sport V105C Drive2
    Reviews found online7161
Scores at a glance
CategoryYokohama ADVAN Sport V105Yokohama C Drive2
Relative Score 71 64
Dry 73 63
Wet 72 67
Snow 60 –
Comfort 68 68
Noise 58 –
Treadwear 67 62
Handling (owners) 71 61

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Headline score

ADVAN Sport V105

C Drive2

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 V105C Drive2ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #16/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires #7/10 2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical 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 C Drive2

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and vibration damping
  • Low road noise levels
  • Strong wet weather performance for most users

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear
  • Handling can feel vague or lack feedback for performance-oriented drivers
  • Sudden loss of grip at the limit
All owner themes in the C Drive2 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/subaru ·2 upvotes ·2020-03-08

“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.”
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 C Drive2

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 B · Yokohama C Drive2
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available1443
Rim diameters16″ – 23″16″ – 18″
Tread depth9/32″—
UTQG240 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Sizes in common33

Which one should you actually buy?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105

Yokohama C Drive2

Winner: Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — better dry, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 73 vs 63 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 71 vs 61 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 72 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 67 vs 62 on treadwear.

Tire A · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
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Tire B · Yokohama C Drive2
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ADVAN Sport V105 or C Drive2?

Which is better in the wet, ADVAN Sport V105 or C Drive2?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, 72 vs 67 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, ADVAN Sport V105 or C Drive2?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, 73 vs 63 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, ADVAN Sport V105 or C Drive2?

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

Which lasts longer, ADVAN Sport V105 or C Drive2?

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, 67 vs 62 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