ADVAN A050

Yokohama
Treadwear 100
Lap Count 44
Organization Yokohama

The Yokohama A050 is a versatile Japanese tire that enhances performance, speed, and reliability in time attack, circuit racing, and other driving competitions. It features a superb design and top-of-the-line build, representing one of the best alternatives for professional racers and motorheads worldwide. Including a semi-slick design, the Yokohama A050 series ensures stability and handling on dry and wet surfaces. The round wedge-shaped grooves going from center out enhance control providing a brilliant steering response in corners, optimizing average lap times for timed competitions.

 

The Yokohama A050 is one of the most durable, reliable, and affordable performance tire setups for hill climbers and gymkhana competitors. It comes in a 15 to 18-inches size range, allowing users from different categories to experience the A050 model. The design of the Yokohama A050 features an effective tire carcass that enhances cornering, braking, and maximum acceleration while maintaining equal heat distribution during races and balanced heat cycles. The Yokohama A050 stands out as a top-of-the-line racetrack tire offering an affordable price without compromising consistent performance and handling.

Tire Performance Ranking — 100–140 UTQG
Overall Rank:
#3
Car Models Tested:
35
Data Quality:
(Very High)
info This tire has been tested on 35 different car models. Rankings reflect weighted average performance across all platforms.

Cars

Model Horsepower Weight kg P/W Mod Laps Pace %
SQUARE: 265/35/18
Audi TT RS 8S 2017 (w/A050) 400 1,440 0.28 Medium 1 +1.33%
Subaru BRZ 2014 (Synergy V8 BRZ) 367 1,298 0.28 Heavy 1 +0.51%
Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 2017 1,389 Heavy 1 +0.17%
BMW E36 M3 1997 (w/AA) Race 461 1,460 0.32 Race 1 -0.66%
Subaru BRZ Mk2 2022 (w/A050) 228 1,286 0.18 Light 1 -0.7%
BMW E46 M3 2004 (w/A050) 337 1,470 0.23 Medium 1
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7 2001 (w/A050) Race 350 1,400 0.25 Race 1
Nissan 200SX S15 2001 (w/AA) Race 700 1,000 0.7 Race 1
SQUARE: 255/40/17
Honda S2000 AP2 2004 (w/A050) 315 1,274 0.25 Heavy 1 +0.94%
Honda S2000 AP2 2009 (w/A050) 240 1,297 0.19 Medium 1 -1.08%
Honda S2000 AP2 2009 (w/A050) 240 1,297 0.19 Medium 1
Honda S2000 AP2 2004 (S3000) Race 273 1,122 0.24 Race 1
Mazda RX-7 FC 1990 (w/AA) Race 320 1,179 0.27 Race 1
Toyota GT86 ZN6 2016 (w/AA) 1,263 Heavy 1
SQUARE: 225/45/17
Subaru BRZ 2013 1,298 Medium 1 +0.73%
Honda Integra Type R DC5 2003 1,170 Medium 1 -0.9%
Subaru Impreza WRX STi GD/GG 2006 300 1,470 0.2 Light 1
Honda S2000 AP1 2002 (PetrSebesta/A052) Race 241 1,274 0.19 Race 1
SQUARE: 295/35/18
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR 2008 Race 1,620 Race 1 +3.41%
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7 2002 (Evo 7 RS2) 394 1,400 0.28 Medium 1 +1.15%
Mazda RX-8 S1 2005 (w/AA) Race 1,374 Race 1 -1.6%
Porsche 993 Carrera 2 1995 Race 1,375 Race 1
SQUARE: 245/40/18
Toyota GT86 ZN6 2013 (w/A050/dave52178) 200 1,263 0.16 Heavy 1 -0.06%
Subaru BRZ Mk2 2022 (w/A050) 419 1,286 0.33 Heavy 1 -2.15%
FRONT: 205/55/16 — REAR: 225/50/16
Honda S2000 AP1 2001 (w/ADVANA05) Race 1,247 Race 1 +2.81%
Honda S2000 AP1 1999 (w/ADVANA05) Race 1,247 Race 1 +2.25%
SQUARE: 295/30/18
Honda S2000 AP1 2003 (w/AA) Race 325 986 0.33 Race 1 +1.8%
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX 2005 (w/AA) Race 850 1,180 0.72 Race 1 -0.41%
Subaru Impreza WRX STi GD/GG 2005 Race 1,470 Race 1 -0.99%
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR 2000 1,360 Heavy 1
SQUARE: 245/40/17
Mazda Miata MX-5 NC 2012 (ChrisH/a050) 172 1,155 0.15 Medium 1 +0.01%
Toyota Altezza RS200 SXE10 1999 (NaquibNorAzlan/A050) 200 1,360 0.15 Medium 1
Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 2002 (Kodamu//Race) Race 276 1,540 0.18 Race 1
BMW E46 325i Touring 2001 (BMWG/Race) Race 185 1,525 0.12 Race 1
SQUARE: 225/40/18
Toyota GT86 ZN6 2012 Race 1,263 Race 2 -0.2%
Toyota GR Yaris XP210 2021 (w/A050) 268 1,130 0.24 Medium 1 -0.34%
Honda Civic Type R FN2 2007 (w/A050) 201 1,300 0.15 Light 1
SQUARE: 225/50/15
Honda Civic EG 1991 (w/A050) Race 400 1,055 0.38 Race 2 -0.52%
Honda Civic EK 1996 210 1,143 0.18 Heavy 1 -1.55%
Datsun 510 1970 Race 940 Race 1
SQUARE: 195/50/15
Mazda Miata MX-5 NA 1993 115 962 0.12 Medium 1
Honda Fit Jazz GD 2008 (EricY/Race) Race 83 1,070 0.08 Race 5
SQUARE: 245/35/19
Mercedes A45 S 2020 (w/A050) 421 1,550 0.27 Medium 1 +0.65%
BMW E90 M3 2008 (w/A050) 420 1,605 0.26 Medium 1
Hyundai i30N Fastback PP 2022 (AlekH/A050) Race 280 1,520 0.18 Race 1
SQUARE: 195/45/16
Ford Fiesta ST 150 Mk6 2008 (w/AA) 148 1,165 0.13 Heavy 1
FRONT: 255/35/20 — REAR: 315/30/21
Porsche 992.1 GT3 2022 1,435 Stock 1
SQUARE: 205/50/16
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type RA GC8 1998 Race 400 1,240 0.32 Race 1 +1.9%
Nissan Datsun 240Z 1972 (w/A050) 151 1,044 0.14 Heavy 3
SQUARE: 215/40/17
Nissan 180sx s13 1989 (w/A050) 388 1,220 0.32 Heavy 1
SQUARE: 225/45/15
Mazda MX-5 Miata NB 2001 (BrendanBeavis) Race 320 1,000 0.32 Race 5 +3.53%
Honda Civic EK 1999 (w/A050) Race 227 1,034 0.22 Race 4 +2.02%
FRONT: 255/35/19 — REAR: 275/35/19
Toyota GR Supra A90/A91 2022 (w/A050) 387 1,520 0.25 Light 1 -0.82%
SQUARE: 215/45/18
Toyota GT86 ZN6 2020 1,263 Stock 1
FRONT: 295/30/18 — REAR: 255/40/17
Honda Civic EG 1992 Race 1,055 Race 1 +2.68%
FRONT: 225/50/15 — REAR: 205/50/15
Honda Civic EG 1992 (w/A050) 165 898 0.18 Heavy 2 -0.88%
Honda Civic EG 1995 (w/A050) 194 1,100 0.18 Heavy 1
SQUARE: 265/40/17
Nissan Skyline GT-R BNR32 1994 1400 1,480 0.95 Heavy 1
FRONT: 205/50/15 — REAR: 195/55/15
Honda Civic EK 1997 1,143 Medium 1 -1.15%
FRONT: 255/40/18 — REAR: 295/35/18
Porsche 981 Cayman S 2014 (w/A050) 325 1,320 0.25 Medium 1
FRONT: 225/50/15 — REAR: 215/50/15
Honda Civic EG 1992 (w/AA) Race 141 995 0.14 Race 1
FRONT: 225/45/17 — REAR: 255/40/17
Porsche 944 Turbo (951) 1986 1,360 Medium 1
FRONT: 255/40/17 — REAR: 225/45/17
Honda Integra Type R DC5 2003 1,170 Heavy 1
FRONT: 245/40/17 — REAR: 225/45/17
Honda Integra Type R DC5 2005 (w/A050) 220 1,170 0.19 Medium 2
SQUARE: 175/55/13
Caterham 270R 2016 (w/AA) 175 515 0.34 Stock 1
FRONT: 255/35/20 — REAR: 295/30/20
Jaguar F-Type R 2016 (w/AA) 276 1,270 0.22 Heavy 1
SQUARE: 245/30/18
Audi TT RS 8S 2017 (w/A050) 400 1,440 0.28 Medium 1 +1.1%
FRONT: 245/35/19 — REAR: 255/30/20
Audi TT RS 8S 2016 (w/ADVANA05) 1,440 Heavy 1 -0.22%
FRONT: 205/50/16 — REAR: 225/45/17
Lotus 111S Series 1 2000 (w/AA) Race 230 748 0.31 Race 1
SQUARE: 315/30/18
Porsche 968 1993 Race 1,370 Race 1
FRONT: 225/45/16 — REAR: 215/50/15
Toyota GT Starlet 1991 (w/AA) Race 200 798 0.25 Race 1
SQUARE: 305/35/20
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 2022 (w/ADVANA05) Race 2,080 Race 1
SQUARE: 205/50/15
BMW E30 325is 1987 Race 1,202 Race 1
FRONT: 265/35/18 — REAR: 295/30/18
BMW E92 M3 2008 1,605 Heavy 1
FRONT: 245/40/18 — REAR: 295/30/18
Porsche 981 GT4 Clubsport 2016 (TrevorAndrusko) Race 385 1,315 0.29 Race 1 -1.12%
FRONT: 225/45/17 — REAR: 245/40/17
BMW E36 M3 1997 (w/AA) 243 1,460 0.17 Light 1 -1.03%
SQUARE: 295/35/19
BMW M4 F82 2020 (直6レーシング/Mid) 431 1,515 0.28 Medium 1
FRONT: 255/35/19 — REAR: 265/35/19
BMW M2 F87 2016 (koastal) 415 1,495 0.28 Medium 1 -1.96%
FRONT: 295/35/18 — REAR: 225/50/15
Honda Civic EG 1992 (w/AA) Race 800 998 0.8 Race 1 -1.22%
SQUARE: 210/610/17
Toyota MR2 Spyder/ MR-S W30 2003 (Closeenough/Race) Race 138 996 0.14 Race 2 +1.72%
SQUARE: 250/45/17
Subaru BRZ 2015 (w/A050) 197 1,298 0.15 Medium 2 +1.62%
SQUARE: 255/45/17
Subaru BRZ 2017 (w/A050) 197 1,298 0.15 Medium 1 -1.93%
SQUARE: 175/55/16
Lotus Exige Series 1 2001 (w/A050) 177 780 0.23 Heavy 3
FRONT: 265/30/19 — REAR: 285/30/19
BMW E46 M3 2002 (直6レーシング/A050) 337 1,470 0.23 Medium 1
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