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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Yokohama Advan Sport AS vs Yokohama dB super E spec — 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.

Yokohama Advan Sport AS tread pattern
Objective (60%)
67/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
74/100
12 owner reviews
Dry
77
Wet
67
Snow
60
Comfort
80
Noise
76
Treadwear
71
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama dB super E spec

Summer Premium Touring tires

Yokohama dB super E spec tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
6 owner reviews
Dry
72
Wet
55
Snow
–
Comfort
80
Noise
–
Treadwear
66
Handling
68

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama Advan Sport AS — better wet, dry 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Advan Sport AS leads by 5
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
77
B — Yokohama dB super E spec
72
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASdB super E spec
Professional tests (TWG score) 70 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 72

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Advan Sport AS leads by 12
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
67
B — Yokohama dB super E spec
55
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASdB super E spec
Professional tests (TWG score) 58 –
Tyre Reviews owners 73 55

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
60
B — Yokohama dB super E spec
–
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASdB super E spec
Tyre Reviews owners 60 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
80
B — Yokohama dB super E spec
80
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASdB super E spec
Professional tests (TWG score) 78 –
Tyre Reviews owners 90 80

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
76
B — Yokohama dB super E spec
–
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASdB super E spec
Professional tests (TWG score) 76 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Advan Sport AS leads by 5
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
71
B — Yokohama dB super E spec
66
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASdB super E spec
Tyre Reviews owners 80 66

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Advan Sport AS leads by 5
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
73
B — Yokohama dB super E spec
68
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASdB super E spec
Tyre Reviews owners 73 68

Scores at a glance

Yokohama Advan Sport AS vs Yokohama dB super E spec: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryYokohama Advan Sport ASYokohama dB super E spec
Relative Score 73 66
Dry 77 72
Wet 67 55
Snow 60 –
Comfort 80 80
Noise 76 –
Treadwear 71 66
Handling 73 68

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Yokohama Advan Sport AS

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.
Tire B Yokohama dB super E spec

The Yokohama dB super E spec is widely praised for its exceptional ride comfort and low noise levels, making it a popular choice for drivers prioritizing a refined cabin experience. However, user experiences regarding tread longevity are polarized, with significant reports of premature wear contrasting with isolated instances of high mileage durability.

Pros

  • Exceptional noise suppression and quiet operation
  • Superior ride comfort and bump absorption
  • Reliable dry weather grip
  • Smooth handling characteristics for daily commuting

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life with reports of rapid wear
  • Poor performance in snow and slushy conditions
  • Average wet weather traction compared to premium competitors
  • Susceptibility to punctures or structural failure in some instances

Observations

  • Users with lightweight, modestly powered vehicles like the Suzuki Swift reported excellent tread longevity, suggesting the tire performs best under lower-stress applications.
  • Drivers of compact hatchbacks like the Toyota Yaris and Honda Civic noted significant improvements in cabin quietness and suspension compliance compared to OEM alternatives.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Yokohama Advan Sport AS B · Yokohama dB super E spec
Category—Summer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth11/32″—
UTQG440 A A—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Yokohama

Yokohama

Winner: Yokohama Advan Sport AS — better wet, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 67 vs 55 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 77 vs 72 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 71 vs 66 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 73 vs 68 on handling.

Tire A · Yokohama Advan Sport AS
Tire B · Yokohama dB super E spec

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.