Summer tire Updated October 2026

Yokohama ADVAN A048 review

Name: Yokohama ADVAN A048
Brand: Yokohama

± 8

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Owners 52 · 11 reviews analysed

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Yokohama ADVAN A048 has a Relative Score of 58 out of 100 among summer tires. 11 owner reviews rate it 52 out of 100. 78% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

52/100

From 11 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 78%

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Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Snow & ice

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Comfort

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Noise

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Treadwear

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews found online.

The Yokohama Advan A048 is a dedicated semi-slick tire that delivers exceptional dry grip and responsiveness, particularly suited for lightweight sports cars like Lotus and Caterham models. However, its performance varies significantly depending on vehicle application, and it requires careful management of temperature and tire pressure to avoid handling quirks.

Pros

Insane levels of dry grip once warmed up
Progressive and easy to control at the limit on compatible platforms
Excellent steering feedback and precise handling
Surprisingly capable in wet conditions provided there is no standing water

Cons

Short tread life with rapid wear after just a few track sessions
Tricky tire pressure management and temperature control
Prone to hydroplaning and handling excitement in deep puddles
High noise levels ("helicopter" sound)

Worth knowing

Users highlighted that Lotus-specific versions feature vastly different sidewall stiffness, which impacts progression and wet-weather performance.
Lighter vehicles like Caterhams and Lotus models benefit immensely from the dry grip, whereas heavier or front-engine cars like the Honda S2000 reported understeer and a lack of steering feel.