Dunlop SportMaxx 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 Dunlop SportMaxx Race and Yokohama Advan A052 appear in 4 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 Dunlop SportMaxx Race performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Yokohama Advan A052 performs. It takes the win in dry. 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 Dunlop SportMaxx Race and Yokohama Advan A052 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Dunlop SportMaxx Race's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportMaxx Race | Yokohama Advan A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 3 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 88.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportMaxx Race
Yokohama Advan A052
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportMaxx Race | Yokohama Advan A052 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 3.1 31 | Yokohama Advan A052 |
💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx Race vs Yokohama Advan A052
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 3.0 and 3.0.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx Race vs Yokohama Advan A052
The Yokohama Advan A052 wins this category with an average rank of 3.1, compared to 3.5 for the Dunlop SportMaxx Race.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama Advan A052 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SportMaxx Race across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportMaxx Race appears in 1 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 →