81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
69 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Cooper Zeon RS3-A 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.
VerdictWinner: Cooper Zeon RS3-A — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Zeon RS3-A leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Zeon RS3-A | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Zeon RS3-A leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Zeon RS3-A | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 58 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 73 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Zeon RS3-A leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Zeon RS3-A | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Zeon RS3-A leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Zeon RS3-A | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Zeon RS3-A leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Zeon RS3-A | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Zeon RS3-A | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Zeon RS3-A leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Zeon RS3-A | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Zeon RS3-A | Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 71 |
| Dry | 91 | 77 |
| Wet | 84 | 67 |
| Snow | 71 | 60 |
| Comfort | 87 | 80 |
| Noise | 82 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 71 |
| Handling | 92 | 73 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Cooper Zeon RS3-A is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented summer tire that excels in dry and wet handling, often rivaling more expensive premium brands. While many users praise its aggressive aesthetics and responsive cornering, the consensus is heavily polarized by concerns regarding rapid tread wear and increased road noise as the tires age.
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet weather traction
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Responsive handling and directional stability
- Aggressive, attractive tread design
Cons
- Short tread life and rapid wear
- Increased road noise as the tire wears
- Inconsistent launch traction on high-horsepower vehicles
- Soft sidewalls leading to potential flex during aggressive cornering
Observations
- High-horsepower vehicles (e.g., Mustang, Challenger, Camaro) frequently report difficulty with launch traction and accelerated rear-tire wear.
- Users noted that the tire's pronounced sidewall can cause fender rubbing on vehicles with tighter wheel well clearances, such as the Ford C-Max.
- Performance sedan owners generally report higher satisfaction with ride comfort compared to dedicated track-focused tires.
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 · Cooper Zeon RS3-A | B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra High Performance All Season tire | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 440 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Cooper
71
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Cooper Zeon RS3-A — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper Zeon RS3-A scores 92 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper Zeon RS3-A scores 84 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper Zeon RS3-A scores 91 vs 77 on dry.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Cooper Zeon RS3-A scores 71 vs 60 on snow.
Tire A · Cooper Zeon RS3-A
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.