The ADVAN A052 is Yokohama's Extreme Performance Summer tire developed for drivers who use their street-driven vehicles to participate in high-performance driving schools, autocross, and open track events and want Yokohama's highest level of DOT-approved performance. Like all Extreme Performance Summer tires, the ADVAN A052 is not intended to be serviced, stored nor driven in near- and below-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
The ADVAN A052 molds Yokohama's motorsports MS Compound into a track-ready, asymmetric tread design for extreme levels of grip. The low-void tread pattern features wide center ribs and an expansive outboard shoulder for maximum traction, and the rounded tread profile helps to evenly distribute pressure across the footprint, creating more contact with the road. Notches in the outboard micro groove improve cooling for added durability and consistency when used on the track. Two wide, circumferential grooves and the notched inboard shoulder help evacuate water from the tread pattern to enhance hydroplaning resistance.
A casing consisting of two plies of nylon cord supports two wide, steel belts beneath the tread and helps contribute to precise and responsive handling. Two spirally-wound, nylon reinforcement plies improve high-speed durability and further promote the steering response expected from a track-capable tire.
Important Care and Usage Instructions: Important Care and Usage Instructions: The ADVAN A052 was developed using high-performance compounds which become brittle at low temperatures, and therefore should not be used in certain conditions. ADVAN A052 tires thus must be stored or used only at temperatures at or above 14°F (-10°C) to maintain performance characteristics and to avoid any damage to the tire or injury to persons or property.
Related Information: Competition Tire Heat Cycling Service | Shaving Tires for Autocross / Track Use / Competition | Competition Tire Air Pressure | Storing Track & Competition DOT Tires in Cold Temperatures
When it comes to track days or race events, Extreme Performance Summer tires are a popular choice. In this test, we took seven exciting EP tires to a local road course to see how they stack up in this environment. From newcomers to category stalwarts, this test will help racers of all stripes find the right tire for their needs. If you haven’t already, see how this same lineup did in our standard test, Extreme Performance Summer – 2025 Test 4D.
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(231)Tire Category: Extreme Performance Summer
| Best in Category |
| Miles Reported |
| Recommended |
| Treadwear |
Yokohama ADVAN A052
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| 92% |
| 477K |
| 8.5 - Good |
| 6.8 - Good |
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| 9.3 - Excellent |
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| N/A |
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| 7.8 - Good |
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| 5.8 - Fair |
Reviews indicate the Yokohama ADVAN A052 excels in dry traction, with users highlighting exceptional grip, quick warm-up, and autocross/track dominance, often resulting in faster lap times. Wet performance is praised for confident handling in damp conditions, though hydroplaning occurs in standing water. Treadwear receives cautious notes-many report rapid wear under heavy track use, emphasizing alignment and pressure management to extend lifespan. While some achieve multiple heat cycles, the trade-off for extreme grip means shorter longevity, aligning with expectations for a tire prioritizing peak performance over durability.
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There are many ways for enthusiasts to compete. Autocross, track events, and time trials are just some of the ways drivers can test their mettle. When cross-competing, events don’t stop because of the rain, so is there a single tire that stands out across the board? In this test, the finale of our 2025 Extreme Performance/Track & Competition evaluations, we set out to answer that question.
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When it comes to track days or race events, Extreme Performance Summer tires are a popular choice. In this test, we took seven exciting EP tires to a local road course to see how they stack up in this environment. From newcomers to category stalwarts, this test will help racers of all stripes find the right tire for their needs. If you haven’t already, see how this same lineup did in our standard test, Extreme Performance Summer – 2025 Test 4D.
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Extreme Performance Summer tires are at home during track days and racing events, but they’re also excellent at helping drivers get the most spirited experience out of their commutes or weekend drives. Our standard test format, which consists of road rides, dry and wet test track handling, dry and wet skid pad, and dry and wet braking, is designed to highlight these different areas and help our customers make the best choice for their needs.
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Testing Extreme Performance Summer, Streetable Track & Competition, and Racetrack & Autocross Only tires means returning to GingerMan Raceway for head-to-head testing. This year, a whopping 19 tires took part in this portion of the test to find out one thing: which are the fastest track and streetable track tires. Also included this year is a full racing slick, a Tire Rack first!
EP tires wear two distinct hats. They’re great on sporty and high horsepower vehicles conquering the everyday road and on those same vehicles as they dominate in various races and track days. The nuances here are many as increased traction and performance in one of these arenas can mean a tradeoff elsewhere. This two-part test lays it all bare and reveals just how close, but different, this category can be!
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EP tires wear two distinct hats. They’re great on sporty and high horsepower vehicles conquering the everyday road and on those same vehicles as they dominate in various races and track days. The nuances here are many as increased traction and performance in one of these arenas can mean a tradeoff elsewhere. This two-part test lays it all bare and reveals just how close, but different, this category can be!
The Yokohama ADVAN A052 has plenty of repeat buyers and for good reason. It’s designed for drivers who use their street-driven vehicles to participate in high-performance driving schools, autocross, and open track events and want Yokohama's highest level of DOT-approved performance.
The ADVAN A052 is Yokohama’s Extreme Performance Summer tire with a track record of winning. It has some new competition from another “Super 200” competitor, so to see how it stacks up, we test it against that newcomer and two more endurance focused options.
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Yokohama’s ADVAN A052 is one of the top competitors in Extreme Performance Summer, so we decided to see how the newest entries compare to the category leader.
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Yokohama’s ADVAN A052 is one of the top competitors in Extreme Performance Summer, so we decided to see how some of the newest and fastest compare to the category leader.
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As the reigning lap time champion on our track, the ADVAN A052 is the benchmark competitor for any new entry in Extreme Performance Summer.
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The Yokohama ADVAN A052 set the fastest dry laps in our last Extreme Performance Summer test, so it was the perfect candidate to use as a benchmark competitor against the newest entries in the category.
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The world is waiting to find out how the newest competitor in Extreme Performance Summer compares to the best in the category.
Yokohama claims the new ADVAN A052 is more than a match for the incumbent leaders, so we tested it against the best to see how their claims stand up in the real world.
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