77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
52 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Michelin Pilot Primacy 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
73
/ 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: Michelin Pilot Primacy — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Yokohama Advan Sport AS if comfort and handling matter most to you.
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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)
Pilot Primacy leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Primacy | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Primacy leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Primacy | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 58 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 73 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Primacy | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Primacy | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Primacy | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Primacy leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Primacy | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Primacy | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Primacy | Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 73 |
| Dry | 80 | 77 |
| Wet | 76 | 67 |
| Snow | – | 60 |
| Comfort | 71 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 76 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 71 |
| Handling | 68 | 73 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Michelin Pilot Primacy is widely regarded as a high-longevity touring tire that excels in daily driving conditions but often falls short for enthusiasts seeking sporty handling. While many users praise its exceptional tread life and consistent wet-weather safety, a significant portion of the user base reports issues with excessive road noise and a lack of steering feedback.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Consistent and reliable wet-weather grip
- High levels of comfort for daily commuting
- Predictable and safe handling characteristics
Cons
- High levels of road noise and cabin drone
- Expensive price point compared to competitors
- Lack of steering precision and sporty feedback
- Tendency for rubber to harden and crack over long periods
Observations
- Users with diesel-powered vehicles often noted that higher tire pressures were required to prevent uneven shoulder wear.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles frequently reported that the soft sidewalls resulted in poor cornering feedback and premature shoulder wear during spirited driving.
- Owners of heavier sedans and people carriers reported the best balance of comfort and longevity, often achieving high mileage figures.
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 · Michelin Pilot Primacy | B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | — |
| 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?
77
/ 100
Michelin
73
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Michelin Pilot Primacy — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Yokohama Advan Sport AS if comfort and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Primacy scores 85 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Primacy scores 76 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 80 vs 71 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 73 vs 68 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Primacy
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.