Tyre comparison
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Yokohama Advan A052
The Pilot Sport Cup 2 R scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport Cup 2 R for dry grip and tread life. The Advan A052 usually costs less.
Michelin
Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
Near-slick OE tyre for the fastest road-legal cars.
Track / R-compound · Premium
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Pilot Sport Cup 2 R | Advan A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly track | 83 (higher) | 68 |
| Road + track days | 67 (higher) | 55 |
| Spirited roads | 67 (higher) | 55 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other track tyres.
Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
TyreReviews 3-way: best dry braking 43.55 m; wet braking 45.68 m (2nd of 3).
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Advan A052
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
TyreReviews TR score 8.4 (2nd to Trofeo RS); fast warm-up, fast wear.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Pilot Sport Cup 2 R or the Advan A052?
The Pilot Sport Cup 2 R scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport Cup 2 R for dry grip and tread life. The Advan A052 usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.