Pirelli Slick DHB 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 Pirelli Slick DHB 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 Pirelli Slick DHB performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 Pirelli Slick DHB 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 prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Slick DHB | Yokohama Advan A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Latest test | — | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 88.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Slick DHB
Yokohama Advan A052
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Slick DHB | Yokohama Advan A052 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No data | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Yokohama Advan A052 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 3.1 31 | Pirelli Slick DHB |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Slick DHB vs Yokohama Advan A052
The Yokohama Advan A052 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Slick DHB.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Slick DHB vs Yokohama Advan A052
The Pirelli Slick DHB wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.1 for the Yokohama Advan A052.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Slick DHB or Yokohama Advan A052?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama Advan A052 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Slick DHB.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Slick DHB 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?
Pirelli Slick DHB 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 →