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Yokohama Advan A052 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across three track-focused tests, the Yokohama Advan A052 delivers front-running lap-time potential and standout subjective feel, with multiple top-2 results in handling and comfort/noise. It shows clear pace in both dry and wet handling, and has previously won a test outright. However, objective braking-especially in the wet-and short-run dry braking are inconsistent, with notable back-of-pack results in the latest 2025 Tire Rack test despite strong subjective scores.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Handling and Subjective Feel Strong
    • 1st place Subj. Dry Handling in 2025 (+ best subjective score)
    • 2nd place Dry Handling in 2019 (+0.1% from best)
    • 3rd place Dry Handling in 2021 (+1.5% from best)
    • Overall win 1/5 in 2019 test
  • Wet Handling Performance Moderate
    • 2nd place Wet Handling in 2025 (+0.3% from best)
    • 2nd place Subj. Wet Handling in 2025 (+9.4% vs best subjective score delta noted)
  • Subjective Comfort/Noise for a Track Tire Moderate
    • 1st place Subj. Comfort in 2025
    • 1st place Subj. Noise in 2025
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Braking Moderate
    • 5th/7 Wet Braking in 2025 (+11.2% from best)
    • 1st/5 Wet Braking in 2019 (contradictory, highlighting inconsistency)
  • Dry Braking (Short-Stop) and Single-Lap Pace Variability Strong
    • 6th/7 Dry Braking in 2025 (+2.1% from best)
    • 7th/7 Dry Handling (short run) in 2025 (+0.8% from best) while Long Run improved to 5th/7 (+1.1% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tire 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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2021 Track Day 200TW Tire 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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2019 17 inch Track Day Tire 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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