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Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS review

Name: Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS
Brand: Yokohama

The Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS is a performance-oriented run-flat tire that earns praise for its dry-weather grip, cornering stability, and value when purchased as discounted 'new old stock.' However, the consensus is heavily polarized by significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear, harsh ride quality, and inconsistent performance in cold or wet conditions.

Relative score

68/100

tests + owners

Owner reviews

72/100

16 reviews

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Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

71.9%

Would buy again 60%

Dry

Overall dry

86.2%

Corner stability

73%

Dry traction

83%

Steering response

70%

Wet

Overall wet

75.6%

Wet traction

73%

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

40%

Comfort

Overall comfort

76.3%

Noise

Overall noise

53.3%

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

67.5%

Handling

Overall handling

73%

From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 16 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

Pros

Strong dry-weather traction and cornering stability
High value proposition when purchased at clearance or discounted pricing
Effective run-flat capability for daily drivers
Improved acceleration and handling compared to some OEM alternatives

Cons

Extremely short tread life and premature wear
Harsh and noisy ride quality
Poor performance and lack of grip in cold or wet conditions
Stiff sidewalls can lead to a numb steering feel

Worth knowing

Users with high-torque electric vehicles noted better rear-tire longevity compared to previous Pirelli sets.
Drivers of performance coupes and MINIs appreciate the ZPS run-flat technology for daily commuting, despite the inherent trade-off in ride comfort.

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