Advan A052

About the Yokohama Advan A052

Summer Ultra High Performance Passenger Car/Race-Ready Competition tire Engineered to Dominate in Sanctioned Competition Categories Requiring a 200 UTQG tire.

Features

* Ultra-high turn up and lower belt angle* New motorsports-inspired compound* Special tread design with notched micro grooves* 30-day Trial Satisfaction Guarantee

Benefits

* For ultimate handling on and off the track* For maximum wet and dry grip on and off the track* Delivers consistent road contact while minimizing localized heat

Understanding the 255/35R18 XL size

In the size code 255/35R18, 255 is the section width in millimetres (about 10"). 35 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 35% of the width, or roughly 89.3 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 25".

The load index 94 means each tire supports up to 1,477 lbs — about 5,908 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Y certifies the tire to 186 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Yokohama Advan A052 is built for

The Yokohama Advan A052 is a summer tire, tuned for maximum dry and wet grip in warm conditions; it is not intended for near-freezing temperatures. Fitment category: Passenger Car, CAR, Competition/Racing, Performance, UHP.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 200 A A. The treadwear grade of 200 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $303.74 per tire, a full set of four costs $1214.96. That is about 64% above the average of the 70 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range.