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ADVAN dB V552Premium comfort tire review: is it good, who is it for
Yokohama's premium quiet tire for mid-size to large sedans and luxury cars, with a quiet cabin and a soft ride.
- Type
- Premium comfort
- Sizes in Thailand
- 15–21 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Tread
- 144 blocks
2 sizes in stock, 16–21 inch
Summary
ADVAN dB V552 is Yokohama's premium quiet tire for mid-size to large sedans and luxury cars. It cuts cabin noise with 144 tread blocks in several sizes and also focuses on wet grip. It launched in 2017 as the successor to the ADVAN dB V551 and is the predecessor of the ADVAN dB V553. In Thailand it comes in 15–21 inch sizes.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Yokohama ADVAN dB V552 |
|---|---|
| Type | Premium comfort tire (Luxury Saloon) |
| Tread pattern | Asymmetric |
| Previous model | ADVAN dB V551 |
| Successor | ADVAN dB V553 (on sale 2024) |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 15–21 inch rims (per Yokohama Thailand's size chart) |
| Japan tire label | Rolling resistance A for all sizes · wet grip a (63 sizes) or b (5 sizes) — sizes sold in Japan |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 7,000 km (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 215/55R16 | In stock | See price |
| 245/40R21 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Mid-size to large sedans such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Nissan Teana
- Heavy luxury cars such as the BMW 4–7 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class
- Drivers who often take long trips and want a quiet cabin and a soft ride
FAQ
Is the ADVAN dB V552 good?
Yes, for drivers who put quiet and comfort first. The V552 belongs to the ADVAN dB line, Yokohama's premium quiet tires, and also focuses on wet grip and fuel economy.
Is the ADVAN dB V552 quiet?
Yes. Yokohama Japan says road noise energy is 32% lower than the previous ADVAN dB V551, and Yokohama Thailand says it cuts road noise by up to 30%.
ADVAN dB V552 vs V553: what's the difference?
The V553 succeeds the V552 and has been on sale in Japan and Asia since February 2024. Yokohama says the V553 is quieter than the previous model both when new and after some wear.
What cars is the ADVAN dB V552 for?
Mid-size to large sedans and luxury cars. Yokohama Thailand gives examples such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Teana, BMW 4–7 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class.
Where is the ADVAN dB V552 made?
Yokohama is a Japanese tire brand owned by The Yokohama Rubber, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa. Yokohama has passenger car tire plants in Japan and in Thailand (Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Thailand in Rayong added a passenger car tire plant in 2006), but has not announced which plant makes this model. You can see where each tire was made from the DOT code on the sidewall, which includes the plant code.
Besides noise, how is the V553 better than the V552?
Yokohama Thailand says the new V553 wears 11% slower, brakes 9% better on wet roads even after use, and handles 2% better on dry roads than the previous V552, and it carries the E+ marking for electric vehicles. All figures are from Yokohama's own tests.
How do the V552 and V553 Japan tire labels compare?
Per Yokohama Japan's website, the V552 is rated rolling resistance A in all sizes and wet grip a in 63 sizes, with b in the other 5. The V553 is rated rolling resistance AA in 17 sizes and A in the other 29, with wet grip a in all sizes (the top Japanese label grades are AAA for rolling resistance and a for wet grip). This data covers sizes sold in Japan.
What warranty does the ADVAN dB V552 have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 7,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the ADVAN dB V552 installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Yokohama Thailand — ADVAN dB V552 · Yokohama Rubber — ADVAN dB V552 · Yokohama Japan — ADVAN dB V552 (Japanese) · Yokohama Rubber — ADVAN dB V553 launch announcement (successor to the V552) · Yokohama Japan — ADVAN dB V553 (Japan tire label) · Yokohama Thailand — ADVAN dB V553 (vs. the previous model) · Yokohama Rubber — company information (founded 1917 · headquartered in Hiratsuka) · Yokohama Rubber — Yokohama Tire Manufacturing (Thailand), Rayong · Yokohama US — how to read the DOT code on the sidewall
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the ADVAN dB V552?
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