57
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
56/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Yokohama Advan S4 vs Yokohama ADVAN Sport — 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
64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
45 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama ADVAN Sport — better wet, dry and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Advan S4 if treadwear matters 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 Sport leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Advan S4 | ADVAN Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport leads by 40
Why this score
| Source | Advan S4 | ADVAN Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 66 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Advan S4 | ADVAN Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 50 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Advan S4 leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | Advan S4 | ADVAN Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 66 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 47 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 60 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Advan S4 | ADVAN Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 65 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama Advan S4 | Yokohama ADVAN Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 57 | 64 |
| Dry | 60 | 79 |
| Wet | 30 | 70 |
| Comfort | 50 | 57 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 52 |
| Handling | 60 | 65 |
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57
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Yokohama Advan S4 is widely regarded by users as a disappointing all-season tire that fails to deliver adequate performance in both dry and wet conditions. Owners frequently report significant issues with handling, specifically noting poor traction and a lack of confidence in inclement weather, including snow.
Pros
- Acceptable handling characteristics at very low city speeds
- Responsiveness can be marginally improved by adjusting tire pressure
Cons
- Poor traction and grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Significant lack of performance in snow and winter environments
- Noticeable understeer and sluggish turn-in response
- Harsh ride quality when tire pressures are increased to compensate for handling issues
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's handling deficiencies, particularly understeer, often necessitate vehicle suspension modifications like a stiffer rear sway bar.
- Increasing tire pressure to 38psi front and 34psi rear improves turn-in response but negatively impacts ride comfort over road imperfections.
The Yokohama ADVAN Sport is a polarizing high-performance tire that receives widely divergent feedback from users. While some drivers praise its sharp steering response, predictable feedback, and dry-weather grip, a significant portion of the user base reports severe dissatisfaction regarding excessive road noise, rapid tread wear, and inconsistent performance in wet conditions.
Pros
- Excellent steering response and road feedback
- Strong dry-weather grip and cornering stability
- Predictable handling characteristics when pushed to the limit
- High value for money when purchased at discounted or clearance pricing
Cons
- Excessive and intrusive road noise
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance and aquaplaning concerns
- Harsh ride quality compared to premium competitors
Observations
- Users with luxury sedans (e.g., Audi A7, Volvo S60) frequently cited the tire as being too noisy and harsh for daily commuting.
- Owners of performance-oriented vehicles noted that while the tire performs well on the track, it often fails to meet longevity expectations for daily driving.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with high-torque setups reported faster-than-average tread degradation.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama Advan S4 | B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 180 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
57
/ 100
Yokohama
64
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN Sport — better wet, dry and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Advan S4 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama ADVAN Sport scores 70 vs 30 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama Advan S4 scores 85 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama ADVAN Sport scores 79 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama ADVAN Sport scores 57 vs 50 on comfort.
Tire A · Yokohama Advan S4
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport
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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.