72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental PureContact LS vs Yokohama Advan Sport AS — Compared (September 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
Tire B
Yokohama
Yokohama Advan Sport AS
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
67/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
74/100
12 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Continental PureContact LS and Yokohama Advan Sport AS are within 2 points overall. Continental PureContact LS is stronger on wet, handling and dry. Yokohama Advan Sport AS is stronger on comfort and snow.
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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)
PureContact LS leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 58 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 73 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 48 | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental PureContact LS | Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 71 |
| Dry | 86 | 77 |
| Wet | 79 | 67 |
| Snow | 48 | 60 |
| Comfort | 58 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 76 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 71 |
| Handling | 85 | 73 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 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 Continental PureContact LS receives a polarized reception from users, balancing praise for its longevity and wet-weather performance against significant complaints regarding noise levels and cold-weather flat-spotting. While some drivers appreciate the tire's luxury-oriented ride and tread life, others report inconsistent quality and frustrating vibration issues that detract from the overall ownership experience.
Pros
- Extended tread life compared to performance-oriented alternatives
- Reliable grip and stability in wet road conditions
- Comfortable, vibration-isolating ride quality
- Improved handling characteristics over many original equipment tires
Cons
- Persistent flat-spotting issues, particularly in colder temperatures
- Excessive road noise and humming at highway speeds
- Diminished traction and grip performance as the tread wears down
- Inconsistent winter weather capability
Observations
- Owners of luxury sedans like the Lexus ES 350 and Lincoln Continental reported significant issues with morning flat-spotting and vibrations.
- Users transitioning from performance-focused tires, such as the ExtremeContact DWS 06, noted a distinct trade-off between increased tread life and a loss of sporty steering feedback.
The Yokohama Advan Sport AS is generally regarded as a competent, budget-friendly performance tire that excels in comfort and dry-road handling. While many users appreciate the value proposition and smooth ride quality, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity and wet-weather performance, with some users reporting premature wear and stability concerns.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price, especially when sourced as discounted inventory
- Smooth and quiet ride quality
- Strong dry-road grip and cornering performance
- Improved acceleration times compared to previous sets
Cons
- Significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Inconsistent performance in wet or cool conditions
- Lack of high-end performance feedback for spirited driving
- Potential for stability issues at highway speeds
Observations
- Users transitioning from run-flat tires to this standard construction report improved ride comfort.
- One user noted superior tread longevity on an electric vehicle compared to their previous Pirelli tires.
- Performance-oriented drivers found the tire insufficient for track-day longevity, noting rapid degradation after limited use.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental PureContact LS | B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 700 A A | 440 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 70,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Continental
71
/ 100
Yokohama
Too close to call: Continental PureContact LS and Yokohama Advan Sport AS are within 2 points overall. Continental PureContact LS is stronger on wet, handling and dry. Yokohama Advan Sport AS is stronger on comfort and snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 80 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental PureContact LS scores 79 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental PureContact LS scores 85 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 60 vs 48 on snow.
Tire A · Continental PureContact LS
Tire B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS
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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.