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Yokohama Advan A052 - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across four comparative tests, the Yokohama Advan A052 shows a clear split personality: it is consistently very strong in outright grip and especially in wet handling, but tends to underperform in dry braking and can struggle with consistency on longer, harder-running stints. Overall results range from a class win (1st/5 in 2019) to mid-pack finishes in larger, more competitive group tests (4th/7 in 2026, 5th/7 in 2025), aligning with the average overall position of 3.3.

The most repeatable strength is wet circuit pace and controllability (multiple top-2 wet handling results), with testers explicitly calling it the dominant wet performer. The most repeatable weakness is dry braking (bottom-two placements in the two modern multi-metric tests) and endurance/long-run stability, where the very soft compound is described as fading and feeling spongy under heavy braking, culminating in last place on a dry long-run metric in 2026.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance (Wet Handling / Wet Grip) Strong
    • 1st place wet handling in 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test (129.17 s, best in test)
    • 2nd place wet handling in 2025 Tire Rack test (31.15 s, +0.3% from best)
    • 1st place wet braking in 2019 17 inch Track Day Tyre Test (16.55 m)
    • Article mention (2026): "dominated the wet tests by a wide margin" / "strongest wet performer"
  • Dry Lap Time Potential (Short-Run Dry Handling) Moderate
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2019 test (90.3 s, +0.1% from best)
    • 3rd place dry handling in 2021 Track Day 200TW test (89.3 s, +1.5% from best)
    • 5th place dry handling in 2026 test (150.11 s, +1.7% from best) indicating close proximity to the leaders despite not leading
  • Subjective Road Manners (Comfort / Noise / Feel) Minor
    • 1st place subjective comfort in 2025 Tire Rack test (6 points)
    • 1st place subjective noise in 2025 Tire Rack test (6.25 points)
    • 1st place subjective dry handling in 2025 Tire Rack test (8.75 points)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Braking Performance Strong
    • 6th place dry braking in 2026 AutoBild test (30.98 m, +7.6% from best)
    • 6th place dry braking in 2025 Tire Rack test (29.2 m, +2.1% from best)
    • Article mention (2026): "weakest semi-slick here... feeling spongy under hard braking"
  • Heat Management / Consistency (Long-Run Dry Performance) Strong
    • 7th place dry handling long run in 2026 AutoBild test (158.98 s, +4.4% from best)
    • Article mention (2026): "faded in the dry long run due to its very soft compound"
    • Only 5th place dry handling long run in 2025 Tire Rack test (100.88 s, +1.1% from best) despite strong subjective ratings
  • Wet Braking Variability Moderate
    • 5th place wet braking in 2025 Tire Rack test (52.8 m, +11.2% from best) despite 2nd in wet handling
    • 2nd place wet braking in 2026 AutoBild test (47.2 m, +0.4% from best) showing inconsistency across tests
Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS

The Yokohama Advan A052 has the softest compound in the group, which was noticeable by hand during fitting. That softness makes it the clear wet weather leader - it was ten seconds faster than the ...
Strong:
Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling Long Run
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5
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2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS

The Yokohama ADVAN A052 maintained its benchmark reputation with a firm but composed road ride and moderate noise. Steering felt light and quick but lacked some immediacy compared to competitors. W...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
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3
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2021 Track Day 200TW Tyre Test Recommended

2021
Winner: BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5

The Yokohama Advan A052 has a quick warm up and predictable friendly handling which makes it an excellent choice for the less confident driver, or those doing sprint / autocross style events.
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1
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2019 17 inch Track Day Tyre Test

2019

Similar handling to the Trofeo R, but very novice friendly as it forgives over driving. The A052 doesn't require a strong warmup, and it keeps its peak grip for 2-3 laps before settling into its ra...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking
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