75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
21 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Kumho V70a vs Yokohama A022 — 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
90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama A022 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Kumho V70a if dry matters most to you.
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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)
V70a leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | V70a | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 99 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
A022 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | V70a | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
A022 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | V70a | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
A022 leads by 45
Why this score
| Source | V70a | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 100 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
A022 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | V70a | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho V70a | Yokohama A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 90 |
| Dry | 99 | 90 |
| Wet | 78 | 80 |
| Comfort | 70 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 100 |
| Handling | 86 | 90 |
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75
/ 100
Tire A
90
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho V70a is highly regarded as a competitive, high-performance track tire that offers exceptional dry grip and surprising versatility in damp conditions. While users consistently praise its rapid warm-up time and stability, they note that its aggressive nature leads to rapid tread wear, making it better suited for dedicated track use than high-mileage street driving.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and track performance
- Rapid warm-up time compared to competitors
- Strong stability and stiff sidewall construction
- Surprisingly capable in damp or light wet conditions
- High value-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Rapid tread wear rate
- Difficult to mount due to stiff sidewalls
- Limited longevity for daily driving
- Performance drops significantly in standing water
Observations
- Front-wheel drive users noted that tire temperature is critical for rear-end grip in wet conditions.
- High-performance vehicles like the M3 CSL and GT3 benefit from the tire's quick heat-cycling compared to standard track-day alternatives.
The Yokohama A022 is highly regarded by owners for its exceptional grip and handling characteristics, particularly in spirited driving scenarios. Users report impressive longevity and surprising versatility, noting reliable performance even in adverse weather conditions like snow and ice.
Pros
- Exceptional cornering grip and traction under acceleration
- Impressive tread life, with reports of over 34,000 miles
- Surprising capability and reassurance in winter conditions
- High level of driver confidence and feedback
Cons
- Discontinued production status makes finding replacements difficult
- Limited availability in the current market
Observations
- Highly praised for its performance synergy with the Toyota MR2 platform
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho V70a | B · Yokohama A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Kumho
90
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama A022 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Kumho V70a if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama A022 scores 100 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama A022 scores 90 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho V70a scores 99 vs 90 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama A022 scores 90 vs 86 on handling.
Tire A · Kumho V70a
Tire B · Yokohama A022
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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.