62
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 vs Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — 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
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
4 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
60 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — better handling, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP100 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 68 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP100 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 80 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP100 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP100 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 56 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP100 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP100 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP100 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 83 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 82 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 | Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 62 | 77 |
| Dry | 69 | 77 |
| Wet | 60 | 81 |
| Snow | – | 80 |
| Comfort | 63 | 65 |
| Noise | – | 92 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 77 |
| Handling | 53 | 83 |
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Headline score
62
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 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 Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 is generally perceived as a competent, budget-friendly tire for sedate, daily commuting, offering notable fuel efficiency and longevity. However, it receives significant criticism from drivers seeking performance, as its soft sidewalls and lack of lateral stability lead to poor handling characteristics and audible squealing during cornering.
Pros
- High fuel efficiency due to low rolling resistance
- Impressive tread life and durability for daily driving
- Smooth and quiet ride quality on motorways
- Good value for money for non-performance oriented drivers
Cons
- Poor handling and stability during cornering
- Excessive tire squeal at low speeds
- Soft sidewalls causing a 'wallowing' or 'squirming' sensation
- Harsh ride quality reported by some users on specific vehicle setups
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's performance is adequate for standard sedans like the Camry but lacks the precision required for spirited driving.
- Drivers transitioning from wider tires (e.g., 215 to 205 width) reported a noticeable increase in rolling efficiency, though handling trade-offs remained.
The Yokohama Advan Sport V105 is widely regarded as a high-performance summer tire that excels in dry handling, steering responsiveness, and wet-weather confidence. While many users praise its balanced nature and value compared to premium rivals, some report concerns regarding tread longevity and noise levels, particularly as the tires age.
Pros
- Excellent dry road grip and cornering stability
- Strong wet-weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- High level of steering feedback and turn-in precision
- Competitive pricing compared to other flagship performance brands
- Predictable handling characteristics at the limit
Cons
- Faster-than-average tread wear, especially under spirited driving
- Increased road noise reported by some users
- Performance drop-off in freezing temperatures and snow
- Occasional 'flat-spotting' or vibration after the vehicle has been stationary for extended periods
Observations
- Owners of lightweight sports cars like the Mazda MX-5 report excellent handling balance and longevity, often citing the tire as an ideal OE-style replacement.
- Drivers of high-torque, rear-wheel-drive sedans (e.g., BMW 5-series, Audi S4) note that while grip is impressive, rear tire wear is significantly accelerated compared to front tires.
- Some users with larger luxury sedans noted that the tire's 'firm' construction can lead to a harsher ride over small road imperfections.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 | B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 10 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 240 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
62
/ 100
Bridgestone
77
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — better handling, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 83 vs 53 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 81 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 77 vs 64 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 77 vs 69 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP100
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
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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.