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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Nitto NT 01 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.

Nitto NT 01 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
46
Comfort
46
Treadwear
73
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama Advan A032R

Summer Trackday and Competition tires

Yokohama Advan A032R tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
100
Wet
70
Comfort
50
Treadwear
40
Handling
85

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Nitto NT 01 and Yokohama Advan A032R are within 2 points overall. Nitto NT 01 is stronger on treadwear. Yokohama Advan A032R is stronger on wet, dry and comfort.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Advan A032R leads by 6
A — Nitto NT 01
94
B — Yokohama Advan A032R
100
Why this score
SourceNT 01Advan A032R
Tyre Reviews owners 94 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Advan A032R leads by 24
A — Nitto NT 01
46
B — Yokohama Advan A032R
70
Why this score
SourceNT 01Advan A032R
Tyre Reviews owners 46 70

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Advan A032R leads by 4
A — Nitto NT 01
46
B — Yokohama Advan A032R
50
Why this score
SourceNT 01Advan A032R
Tyre Reviews owners 46 50

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) NT 01 leads by 33
A — Nitto NT 01
73
B — Yokohama Advan A032R
40
Why this score
SourceNT 01Advan A032R
Tyre Reviews owners 73 40

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Advan A032R leads by 2
A — Nitto NT 01
83
B — Yokohama Advan A032R
85
Why this score
SourceNT 01Advan A032R
Tyre Reviews owners 83 85

Scores at a glance

Nitto NT 01 vs Yokohama Advan A032R: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryNitto NT 01Yokohama Advan A032R
Relative Score 66 66
Dry 94 100
Wet 46 70
Comfort 46 50
Treadwear 73 40
Handling 83 85

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Nitto NT 01

The Nitto NT01 is widely regarded as a high-value, track-focused semi-slick tire that excels in dry conditions, offering impressive longevity compared to its competitors. While it provides exceptional grip and consistent performance for track enthusiasts, users must exercise extreme caution in wet conditions due to a significant risk of hydroplaning.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry traction and grip levels
  • Outstanding tread life and durability for a track-oriented tire
  • Quick warm-up times, even on heavier vehicles
  • High value-for-money proposition for track day participants

Cons

  • Severe hydroplaning risk in standing water or heavy rain
  • High levels of road noise
  • Poor traction on painted road markings, especially when wet
  • Limited communication/feedback compared to top-tier racing slicks

Observations

  • Lightweight FWD vehicles, such as modified MINIs, benefit from rapid heat-up and high confidence during hillclimbs and circuit use.
  • Heavy, high-torque vehicles (approx. 2 tons) report that the tires handle power well, though they may experience heat saturation after 6-7 consecutive laps.
Tire B Yokohama Advan A032R

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 · Nitto NT 01 B · Yokohama Advan A032R
CategorySummer Trackday and Competition tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available17
Rim diameters14″ – 19″
Tread depth6.3/32″
UTQG100 A A
SidewallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Nitto

Yokohama

Too close to call: Nitto NT 01 and Yokohama Advan A032R are within 2 points overall. Nitto NT 01 is stronger on treadwear. Yokohama Advan A032R is stronger on wet, dry and comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Nitto NT 01 scores 73 vs 40 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama Advan A032R scores 70 vs 46 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama Advan A032R scores 100 vs 94 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama Advan A032R scores 50 vs 46 on comfort.

Tire A · Nitto NT 01
Tire B · Yokohama Advan A032R

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.