Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Yokohama Advan Sport V107 — It’s an all-Japanese clash for dominance in the ultra-high performance (UHP) summer segment! On one side, Bridgestone’s Potenza Sport, the reigning benchmark in dry grip and precision. On the other, Yokohama’s Advan Sport V107, its sharpest weapon yet, built to challenge Europe’s best. Both born from Japanese engineering excellence—only one can come out on top. Let the UHP summer showdown begin!
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Results: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Yokohama Advan Sport V107
The results featured here are from the 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test, with 16 model of the finest tires were tested. Wear bring a extremely priced and expensive test were provided to our delight. The accompanying graph presents a side-by-side comparison of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Yokohama Advan Sport V107 across various performance categories, with the Bridgestone Potenza Sport serving as the benchmark at the 100% mark.
The tire size of interest is the 225/40R18 tire size, a popular choice for vehicles like the BMW 3 series Audi A4. For further insights into various tire sizes, feel free to consult our latest tire size table. The tests were conducted using a standard Volkswagen Golf as the test vehicle.
Wet
In wet braking, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stops in 28.8 meters, while the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 takes 31.2 meters—an advantage of 2.4 meters or 8% shorter for the Bridgestone. In straight-line aquaplaning, the Potenza Sport holds on until 78.9 km/h, whereas the Advan Sport V107 loses grip at 75.9 km/h, giving Bridgestone a 3 km/h edge or 4% better aquaplaning resistance.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport clearly dominates in wet conditions, offering both stronger braking and better aquaplaning resistance—making it the safer choice when the road gets slippery.
Advan Sport V107 :
- -8% in wet braking
- -4% in straight aquaplaning
Dry
In dry braking, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 stops in 34.8 meters, just 0.1 meter shorter than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport at 34.9 meters—a virtually identical result with a negligible 0% difference.
Advan Sport V107 :
- ~0% in dry braking
Wear
In terms of wear, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport lasts 50,500 km, while the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 manages only 34,300 km—giving Bridgestone a 16,200 km advantage or 32% longer lifespan. For abrasion, Bridgestone records 63.8 mg/km/t compared to Yokohama’s 95 mg/km/t, meaning Bridgestone wears down 33% slower.
Bridgestone not only outlasts Yokohama by a significant margin in mileage but also shows far better abrasion resistance, making it the more durable choice for long-term performance.
Advan Sport V107 :
- -32% in mileage
- -33% in abrasion
Noise
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 produces 72.9 dB of external noise, slightly quieter than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport at 73.8 dB—a difference of 0.9 dB or about 1% less noise
Advan Sport V107 :
- +1% in exterior noise (-0.9 dB)
Fuel Consumption
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 records a fuel consumption of 5.7 l/100km, slightly better than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport at 5.8 l/100km—a small advantage of 0.1 l/100km or about 2% lower fuel usage.
Advan Sport V107 :
- +2% in fuel consumption
Price
For the 225/40 R18 size, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 costs €97, while the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is priced at €114. That makes the Yokohama 18% cheaper.
Tire size: 225/40 R18
- Potenza Sport : € 114
- Advan Sport V107 : € 97
Difference: -18% more cheaper for Advan Sport V107
Summary
As a tire expert, I’d say the Bridgestone Potenza Sport clearly leads in wet safety and long-term durability—it brakes shorter in the rain, resists aquaplaning better, and lasts 32% longer. On the other hand, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 runs quieter, sips slightly less fuel, and comes in at a much lower price, making it a strong value-oriented alternative for daily drivers who prioritize comfort and cost.
Dr Edwin Pang