Summer tire Updated October 2026

Yokohama ADVAN A052 review

Name: Yokohama ADVAN A052
Brand: Yokohama

± 6

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 75% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 68 · 213 reviews analysed Road tests 76 · 5 tests

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Yokohama ADVAN A052 has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among summer tires. In 4 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for wet (78) and weakest for dry (74). 213 owner reviews rate it 68 out of 100. 100% would buy it again.

Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz

#exceptional dry grip#autocross and track performance#tire longevity and wear#comparison with bridgestone#tire sizing and fitment

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

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

68/100

From 213 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 100%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

Noise

Overall noise

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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By road tests

76/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry

Wet

Comfort

Noise

By discipline (% of best in test)

Dry Braking

100%

Dry Handling

80%

Subj. Dry Handling

100%

Wet Braking

100%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 213 owner reviews found online.

The Yokohama Advan A052 is widely regarded as a benchmark-setting 200 treadwear tire, prized for its exceptional dry grip, rapid warm-up, and surprising wet-weather capability. While it is a favorite for autocross and spirited street driving, users frequently note that its performance can degrade during extended track sessions due to heat soak, and its tread life is notably short compared to more durable competitors.

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.
Excellent road manners, including lower noise levels and better ride comfort than many rivals.
Predictable breakaway characteristics that inspire driver confidence.

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.
High price point relative to its limited longevity.
Susceptibility to tread delamination or chunking under extreme track use.

Worth knowing

Lightweight vehicles like the Mazda Miata and Lotus Elise benefit most from the tire's characteristics, while heavier cars often experience accelerated wear and heat management issues.
Users frequently report that the tires run 'wide' for their stated size, which can lead to fitment or rubbing issues if not accounted for.
The tire is highly sensitive to alignment; vehicles without sufficient negative camber often suffer from rapid outside-edge wear.

5 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2026 AutoBild Track Day tire Test · 275/35 R19

4th of 5

Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 5th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	1st of 5
Wet Handling	1st of 5
Dry Braking	5th of 5
Dry Handling	4th of 5

Source: Auto Bild

2025 AutoView Extreme Performance tire Test · 275/35R19

2nd of 3

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	3rd of 3
Dry Braking	2nd of 3
Dry Handling	2nd of 3

Source: AutoView

2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track tire Test · 275/35 R18

5th of 7

Best: Dry Handling (tester's mark) · 1st Weakest: Dry Handling · 7th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	5th of 7
Wet Handling	2nd of 7
Dry Braking	6th of 7
Dry Handling	7th of 7
Dry Handling (tester's mark)	1st of 7
Comfort (tester's mark)	1st of 7
Wet Handling (tester's mark)	2nd of 7
Noise (tester's mark)	1st of 7
Dry Handling Long Run	5th of 7

Source: Tire Rack

2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track tire Test · 225/45 R17

5th of 11

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Dry Handling	5th of 11

Source: Tire Rack

2019 17 inch Track Day tire Test · 225/45 R17

1st of 5

Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Handling · 2nd

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	1st of 5
Dry Braking	1st of 5
Dry Handling	2nd of 5
Dry Handling (tester's mark)	1st of 5

Yokohama ADVAN A052 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth	7/32″
UTQG	200 A A
Sidewall	Blackwall
Max pressure	51 psi
EU label: wet grip	B in 52% of sizes
EU label: energy	D
EU label: external noise	69–75 dB

Size	Retailer
185/60 R13	Amazon
205/60 R13	Amazon
185/55 R14	Amazon
185/60 R14	Amazon
195/50 R15	Amazon
195/55 R15	Amazon
205/50 R15	Amazon
225/50 R15	Amazon
195/45 R16	Amazon
195/50 R16	Amazon
205/50 R16	Amazon
205/55 R16	Amazon
225/45 R16	Amazon
225/50 R16	Amazon
245/45 R16	Amazon
205/40 R17	Amazon
205/45 R17	Amazon
215/40 R17	Amazon
215/45 R17	Amazon
225/45 R17	Amazon
235/45 R17	Amazon
245/40 R17	Amazon
255/40 R17	Amazon
225/35 R18	Amazon
225/40 R18	Amazon
235/40 R18	Amazon
235/45 R18	Amazon
245/40 R18	Amazon
255/35 R18	Amazon
255/40 R18	Amazon
265/35 R18	Amazon
265/40 R18	Amazon
265/45 R18	Amazon
275/40 R18	Amazon
295/30 R18	Amazon
295/35 R18	Amazon
315/30 R18	Amazon
235/35 R19	Amazon
235/40 R19	Amazon
245/35 R19	Amazon
255/35 R19	Amazon
265/30 R19	Amazon
265/35 R19	Amazon
265/40 R19	Amazon
275/35 R19	Amazon
285/35 R19	Amazon
295/30 R19	Amazon
295/35 R19	Amazon
305/30 R19	Amazon
305/35 R19	Amazon
325/30 R19	Amazon
235/35 R20	Amazon
245/30 R20	Amazon
245/35 R20	Amazon
255/40 R20	Amazon
265/30 R20	Amazon
265/35 R20	Amazon
285/30 R20	Amazon
285/35 R20	Amazon
295/30 R20	Amazon
305/30 R20	Amazon

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What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

The community regards the Yokohama ADVAN A052 as a top-tier, high-performance competition tire that offers exceptional dry grip and competitive edge in autocross and track settings. Users frequently compare them favorably against other extreme performance tires like the Bridgestone RE-71R/RE-71RS, though questions remain regarding their longevity for long-distance road trips.

r/944 ·7 upvotes

“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.”

2026-07-09

r/tires ·2 upvotes

“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”

2023-07-04

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

“Yokohama ADVAN A052 315/30R18 and 265/35R18 - BEEFY!”

2020-01-18

Sentiment breakdown

Positive50%

Mixed8%

Neutral42%

Top themes

#exceptional dry grip#autocross and track performance#tire longevity and wear#comparison with bridgestone#tire sizing and fitment

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