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 Advan A032R — 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
66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho V70a — better comfort, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Advan A032R leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | V70a | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 99 | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
V70a leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | V70a | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
V70a leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | V70a | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 50 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
V70a leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | V70a | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 40 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
V70a leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | V70a | Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 85 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho V70a | Yokohama Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 66 |
| Dry | 99 | 100 |
| Wet | 78 | 70 |
| Comfort | 70 | 50 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 40 |
| Handling | 86 | 85 |
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75
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 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 Advan A032R is a highly capable semi-slick tire that excels in dry track conditions, offering predictable handling and impressive lateral and longitudinal grip. While it performs reliably within its optimal temperature window, users should be prepared for rapid tread wear and a performance drop-off if the tire exceeds its thermal operating range.
Pros
- Rapid warm-up time to reach optimal operating temperature
- Predictable and progressive grip characteristics
- Excellent traction during hard braking and cornering
- Surprisingly manageable performance in damp conditions for a semi-slick
Cons
- Short tread life, particularly under intensive track use
- Performance degradation when exceeding optimal thermal limits
- Limited longevity compared to street-oriented tires
Observations
- The tire is best suited for short-to-medium track sessions of 15 to 25 minutes to maintain peak performance.
- Users report that the tire remains effective for approximately 500 to 800 kilometers of track use before significant wear occurs.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho V70a | B · Yokohama Advan A032R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Kumho
66
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Kumho V70a — better comfort, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho V70a scores 70 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Kumho V70a scores 55 vs 40 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho V70a scores 78 vs 70 on wet.
Tire A · Kumho V70a
Tire B · Yokohama Advan A032R
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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.