67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
30 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Falken FK453 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, treadwear and wet. Pick the Falken FK453 if comfort matters 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)
Why this score
| Source | FK453 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 68 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | FK453 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 80 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | FK453 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
FK453 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | FK453 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 56 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | FK453 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | FK453 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | FK453 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 83 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 82 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken FK453 | Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 77 |
| Dry | 77 | 77 |
| Wet | 70 | 81 |
| Snow | – | 80 |
| Comfort | 69 | 65 |
| Noise | – | 92 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 77 |
| Handling | 60 | 83 |
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Headline score
67
/ 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 Falken FK453 presents a polarizing experience for drivers, often viewed as a budget-friendly alternative to premium brands that delivers strong dry grip but inconsistent performance in other areas. While some users praise its handling and value, a significant portion of the user base reports issues with rapid tread wear, harsh ride quality, and unpredictable stability at higher speeds.
Pros
- Strong dry weather traction and cornering grip
- Competitive price point offering good value for money
- Aesthetically pleasing sidewall design
- Effective wet weather performance for many users
Cons
- Rapid and uneven tread wear, particularly on rear axles
- Harsh ride quality and high road noise
- Unstable handling characteristics at high speeds
- Inconsistent performance compared to premium competitors like Michelin
Observations
- Users with high-performance rear-wheel-drive vehicles frequently reported premature tread wear and traction control intervention.
- Drivers of luxury saloons and vehicles with sport-tuned suspensions noted a significant increase in cabin noise and a 'thudding' sensation over road imperfections.
- Some users noted that the tire's stiff sidewall construction led to twitchy steering and instability on uneven road surfaces.
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 · Falken FK453 | B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance 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?
67
/ 100
Falken
77
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — better handling, treadwear and wet. Pick the Falken FK453 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 83 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 77 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 81 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken FK453 scores 69 vs 65 on comfort.
Tire A · Falken FK453
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.