65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich g-Force R1 vs Yokohama ADVAN A048 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: BFGoodrich g-Force R1 and Yokohama ADVAN A048 are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich g-Force R1 is stronger on treadwear, handling and dry. Yokohama ADVAN A048 is stronger on comfort and wet.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
g-Force R1 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | g-Force R1 | ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 96 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ADVAN A048 leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | g-Force R1 | ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 53 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ADVAN A048 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | g-Force R1 | ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 56 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
g-Force R1 leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | g-Force R1 | ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 51 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
g-Force R1 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | g-Force R1 | ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force R1 | Yokohama ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 64 |
| Dry | 100 | 96 |
| Wet | 30 | 53 |
| Comfort | 30 | 56 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 51 |
| Handling | 100 | 81 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich g-Force R1 is highly regarded by track enthusiasts as a significant performance upgrade over competitors like the Nitto NT-01. Users report exceptional confidence and stability, noting a substantial reduction in understeer and improved grip during high-speed cornering and braking.
Pros
- Superior cornering stability and reduced understeer
- High levels of mechanical grip during braking and cornering
- Predictable and gradual breakaway characteristics
- Significant performance improvement over comparable R-compound tires
Cons
- Susceptible to overheating when pushed at extreme limits (9+/10 intensity)
- Limited longevity typical of dedicated track-focused rubber
Observations
- Users transitioning from other R-compound tires report a noticeable increase in confidence and stability on track-focused setups.
The Yokohama Advan A048 is widely regarded as a premier semi-slick tire for lightweight sports cars, particularly the Lotus and Caterham platforms. While it offers exceptional dry-weather performance and communicative feedback, users note that it requires precise pressure and temperature management to reach its full potential.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering adhesion
- High level of steering feedback and handling precision
- Progressive breakaway characteristics
- Strong performance on lightweight track-focused vehicles
Cons
- Rapid tread wear during track sessions
- High road noise levels
- Difficult to maintain optimal operating temperatures
- Susceptibility to hydroplaning in deep standing water
Observations
- Lotus-specific variants feature unique sidewall stiffness that significantly alters handling characteristics compared to standard versions.
- Drivers of lightweight chassis report that the tire's stiff sidewalls provide excellent braking performance, often preventing ABS intervention.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force R1 | B · Yokohama ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Trackday and Competition Summer tire | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
BFGoodrich
64
/ 100
Yokohama
Too close to call: BFGoodrich g-Force R1 and Yokohama ADVAN A048 are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich g-Force R1 is stronger on treadwear, handling and dry. Yokohama ADVAN A048 is stronger on comfort and wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich g-Force R1 scores 80 vs 51 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama ADVAN A048 scores 56 vs 30 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama ADVAN A048 scores 53 vs 30 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force R1 scores 100 vs 81 on handling.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force R1
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN A048
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.