Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and Yokohama Advan A052 appear in 32 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Yokohama Advan A052 performs. It takes the win in wet. 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Yokohama Advan A052 if
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Yokohama Advan A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 29 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.8 | 88.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Yokohama Advan A052
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Yokohama Advan A052 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.2 111011 | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Yokohama Advan A052 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.1 141910 | Avg rank 3.1 31 | Tie |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 1.7 21 | No data | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.1 101110 | No data | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.7 31 | No data | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Yokohama Advan A052
The Yokohama Advan A052 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.2 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Yokohama Advan A052
Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 3.1 and 3.1.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Yokohama Advan A052
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to no data for the Yokohama Advan A052.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Yokohama Advan A052
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to no data for the Yokohama Advan A052.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Yokohama Advan A052
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Yokohama Advan A052.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S or Yokohama Advan A052?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama Advan A052 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ranks better than the Yokohama Advan A052.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S appears in 29 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 →
