How many independent tests has the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R been in?

The Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R has appeared in 2 independent tyre tests. Its average finish is 3rd, with a best result of 2nd and a worst of 4th.

What are the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R's strengths and weaknesses in tyre tests?

Across independent tests, the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R is strong in Heat resistance, Wet handling. Its recurring weaknesses are Steering feel, Dry handling, Wet braking, Value for money.

Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R Test Results: 2 Independent Tests

2 tests, 2017 to 2019

The latest test

2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test P2 of 5

Nicely balanced on the Mazda, but poor reactions to large steering lock so not ideal for beginners. The tire doesn't overheat much, and allows for constant laptimes. A good wet performance means this tire could be a good choice as an everyday tire, but for the price you could get the Hankook for track and Continental for road.

Strong: Wet Braking Weak: Subj. Dry Handling Winner: Yokohama Advan A052

Record by discipline

Where the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Record by discipline
Discipline	Tests	Avg finish	Field beaten	Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking	2	P4 of 5	25%	-
Dry Handling	2	P3.5 of 5	38%	-
Subj. Dry Handling	1	P4 of 5	25%	-
Wet
Wet Braking	2	P3 of 5	50%	-
Wet Handling	1	P4 of 5	25%	-
Straight Aqua	1	P3 of 5	50%	-

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Against its own line
Tire	Tests	Avg finish	Field beaten
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 Predecessor	2	5^th	52%
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R This tire	2	3^rd	50%
Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 Successor	1	9^th	20%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 2 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.

The Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R has shown useful wet-weather balance and heat resistance, but steering response is a repeated criticism in its two track-day comparisons. It finished second of five in the 2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test and fourth of five in Auto Bild Sportscars' 2017 test. The 2019 testers found limited overheating and consistent lap times, but average feedback and poor reactions to large steering inputs. Auto Bild likewise criticised slow steering in the dry. Timed dry handling was third of five in 2019, 1.4% behind the best, and fourth of five in 2017, 2.5% behind.

Wet braking was unusually good in 2019, second of five and 4.8% behind the best, compared with fourth of five and a 12.1% gap in 2017, when long wet stopping distances were a stated weakness. Auto Bild nevertheless praised its wet balance and ease of driving, while the 2019 testers considered its wet performance useful for everyday use. Dry braking was only mid-field in 2019 and last in 2017. The 2019 test also criticised the high price and suggested separate road and track options could make better financial sense, so its versatility did not amount to a clear value advantage.

Performance Strengths

Heat resistance Minor in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Limited overheating and consistent lap times in the 2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test.
- less overheating than Hankook RS3 - 2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test (2019)
Wet handling Minor in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Auto Bild Sportscars praised wet balance and ease of driving in 2017, although timed wet handling was fourth of five.
- Well balanced in the wet making the car easy to drive - 2017 Track Day Tire Test (2017)

Performance Weaknesses

Steering feel Strong in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- Average feedback and poor response to large steering inputs in the 2019 track-day test.
- Slow dry steering criticised by Auto Bild Sportscars in 2017.
- Average feedback - 2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test (2019)
- Slow steering in the dry - 2017 Track Day Tire Test (2017)
Dry handling Moderate in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Third of five for timed handling but fourth for subjective handling in the 2019 track-day test.
- Fourth of five, 2.5% behind the best, in the 2017 Auto Bild Sportscars test.
- moderate lateral cornering - 2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test (2019)
Wet braking Minor in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Fourth of five, 12.1% behind the best, in the 2017 Auto Bild Sportscars test.
- Unusually good second of five, 4.8% behind the best, in 2019 contrasts with 2017.
- long wet braking distances - 2017 Track Day Tire Test (2017)
Value for money Minor
Details
- High price criticised in the 2019 track-day test, with separate road and track options suggested as an alternative.

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R (2 tests) and 40 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

Wet grip strength in 1 of 2 tests 14 praise, 4 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

Steering feel weakness in 2 of 2 tests 10 praise, 2 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews
Dry handling weakness in 1 of 2 tests 5 praise, 2 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

Dry grip no test mentions it 33 praise, 1 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews
Behavior at the limit no test mentions it 7 praise, 1 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews
Aquaplaning resistance no test mentions it 0 praise, 6 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews
Cold-weather grip no test mentions it 0 praise, 6 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews
Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 5 praise, 1 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews
Value for money no test mentions it 3 praise, 1 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 2

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2019 1 test

P2 of 5 Beat 75% of the field

2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test

225/45 R17

Nicely balanced on the Mazda, but poor reactions to large steering lock so not ideal for beginners. The tire doesn't overheat much, and allows for constant laptimes. A good wet performance means this tire could be a good choice as an everyday tire, but for the price you could get the Hankook for track and Continental for road.

StrongWet Braking WeakSubj. Dry Handling WinnerYokohama Advan A052

2017 1 test

P4 of 5 Beat 25% of the field

2017 Track Day Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 235/35 R19

WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet Handling WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport Cup 2

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