82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
11 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter vs Yokohama Advan A050 — 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
61
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
6 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Advan A050 if handling and dry matter 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)
Advan A050 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Power 3 Scooter | Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Power 3 Scooter leads by 37
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Power 3 Scooter | Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 48 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Pilot Power 3 Scooter leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Power 3 Scooter | Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 64 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Power 3 Scooter leads by 39
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Power 3 Scooter | Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 35 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Advan A050 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Power 3 Scooter | Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 92 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter | Yokohama Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 61 |
| Dry | 94 | 97 |
| Wet | 85 | 48 |
| Comfort | 78 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 35 |
| Handling | 80 | 92 |
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Headline score
82
/ 100
Tire A
61
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter tire is widely regarded as a high-quality, reliable option that inspires confidence in safety and performance. While users generally praise its grip and longevity on highways and major roads, some riders note that its handling characteristics can be sensitive to road imperfections on secondary routes.
Pros
- Excellent grip levels that exceed the performance requirements of most scooters
- High perceived safety and reliability
- Strong performance on motorways and A-roads
- Consistent quality across multiple repeat purchases
Cons
- Increased noise levels as the tire reaches higher mileage
- Sensitivity to road surface irregularities like overbanding and undulations
- Performance degradation on poor-quality urban surfaces
- Ride comfort may diminish as the tire ages
Observations
- The tire is specifically noted for its suitability on 'superscooters' used for inter-city commuting.
- Users report that the tire's handling profile is optimized for higher-speed motorway travel rather than technical country roads.
The Yokohama Advan A050 is widely regarded as a premier R-spec semi-slick tire, offering class-leading dry grip and exceptional handling feedback for time attack and track-focused enthusiasts. While users praise its consistent performance and predictable nature, they acknowledge that its high cost and rapid tread wear necessitate a dedicated use case, as it is not optimized for wet conditions or daily commuting.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and track-day performance
- Predictable and communicative handling characteristics
- Consistent grip levels maintained throughout the tire's life
- Rapid warm-up time providing confidence from cold
Cons
- Very high price point compared to competitors
- Rapid tread wear, particularly in softer compounds
- Poor performance and safety risks in wet or cold conditions
- Compound-dependent performance variability
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's performance is highly dependent on suspension tuning, as the extreme grip levels can overwhelm poorly set-up vehicles.
- Front-wheel drive users reported significantly faster wear on front tires compared to the rear, with an estimated lifespan of 5,000 km to 7,000 km.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter | B · Yokohama Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Michelin
61
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Advan A050 if handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter scores 74 vs 35 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter scores 85 vs 48 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter scores 78 vs 64 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama Advan A050 scores 92 vs 80 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter
Tire B · Yokohama Advan A050
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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.