Bridgestone Potenza Race vs Yokohama Advan A052: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza Race and Yokohama Advan A052 appear in 6 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Potenza Race performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Yokohama Advan A052 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 3 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Yokohama Advan A052 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Potenza Race still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Yokohama Advan A052 if
- You prefer the Yokohama Advan A052's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza Race | Yokohama Advan A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.7 | 88.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Potenza Race
Yokohama Advan A052
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza Race | Yokohama Advan A052 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 1.8 31 | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Bridgestone Potenza Race |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.5 13 | Avg rank 3.1 31 | Bridgestone Potenza Race |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Race |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza Race vs Yokohama Advan A052
The Bridgestone Potenza Race wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 3.0 for the Yokohama Advan A052.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza Race vs Yokohama Advan A052
The Bridgestone Potenza Race wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 3.1 for the Yokohama Advan A052.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza Race vs Yokohama Advan A052
The Bridgestone Potenza Race wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Yokohama Advan A052.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza Race or Yokohama Advan A052?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Race ranks higher on average than the Yokohama Advan A052.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza Race averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama Advan A052 across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza Race appears in 3 independent tests, Yokohama Advan A052 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →