70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
26 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone DriveGuard vs Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS — 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.
VS
75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
16 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone DriveGuard if wet matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 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)
Advan Sport ZPS leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | DriveGuard | Advan Sport ZPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 83 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
DriveGuard leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | DriveGuard | Advan Sport ZPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 73 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport ZPS leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | DriveGuard | Advan Sport ZPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 57 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport ZPS leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | DriveGuard | Advan Sport ZPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 47 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
DriveGuard leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | DriveGuard | Advan Sport ZPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone DriveGuard | Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 75 |
| Dry | 84 | 86 |
| Wet | 83 | 76 |
| Snow | – | 40 |
| Comfort | 69 | 76 |
| Noise | – | 53 |
| Treadwear | 47 | 68 |
| Handling | 74 | 73 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone DriveGuard is a polarizing run-flat tire that excels in ride comfort and wet-weather grip compared to traditional run-flat alternatives. However, it is frequently criticized for premature tread wear and a tendency to become noisier as the tire ages, leading to mixed long-term satisfaction among users.
Pros
- Superior ride comfort for a run-flat tire
- Excellent wet and dry road grip
- Noticeable noise reduction compared to factory-fitted run-flats
- Confidence-inspiring handling and stability
Cons
- Extremely rapid tread wear (often reported between 6,000 and 13,000 miles)
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
- Poor performance in snow and near-freezing temperatures
- Handling degradation (tram-lining and wandering) as tread depth decreases
Observations
- BMW owners frequently report rapid inner-edge wear, suggesting the tire may be sensitive to specific suspension geometries or alignment settings.
- Users transitioning from stiffer factory-fitted run-flats (like the Potenza S001) on vehicles like the Mini and Honda Civic report a significant improvement in ride quality.
The Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS is a performance-oriented run-flat tire that earns praise for its dry-weather grip, cornering stability, and value when purchased as discounted 'new old stock.' However, the consensus is heavily polarized by significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear, harsh ride quality, and inconsistent performance in cold or wet conditions.
Pros
- Strong dry-weather traction and cornering stability
- High value proposition when purchased at clearance or discounted pricing
- Effective run-flat capability for daily drivers
- Improved acceleration and handling compared to some OEM alternatives
Cons
- Extremely short tread life and premature wear
- Harsh and noisy ride quality
- Poor performance and lack of grip in cold or wet conditions
- Stiff sidewalls can lead to a numb steering feel
Observations
- Users with high-torque electric vehicles noted better rear-tire longevity compared to previous Pirelli sets.
- Drivers of performance coupes and MINIs appreciate the ZPS run-flat technology for daily commuting, despite the inherent trade-off in ride comfort.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone DriveGuard | B · Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 180 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Bridgestone
75
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone DriveGuard if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS scores 68 vs 47 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone DriveGuard scores 83 vs 76 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS scores 76 vs 69 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone DriveGuard
Tire B · Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS
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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.