The Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 is a value-focused ultra high performance summer tire that feels most at home in the dry, where it delivers confident grip, strong braking and reassuring high-speed stability. Drivers often highlight its progressive, predictable behavior near the limit and many report good comfort and wear for the category. However, independent testing consistently finds its wet braking and wet handling to be a clear weak point versus leading UHP rivals, which explains the mixed real-world confidence reports in heavy rain.
In everyday use the Advan Fleva V701 tends to impress for its price point, with a controlled, communicative feel and a breakaway that many owners describe as easy to read and manage. It also earns praise for being comparatively civilised for a UHP tire, with a number of drivers noting reduced road noise and improved ride comfort compared with previous performance fitments, alongside tread life that can be better than expected in this segment.
That said, the tire's dynamic character leans slightly more towards compliant and progressive than razor-sharp: some drivers report softer sidewalls, less immediate turn-in and a touch of vagueness when pushed hard. The biggest caveat is wet performance. While some owners find wet grip and aquaplaning resistance perfectly adequate, professional results repeatedly show weaker wet braking distances and less secure wet handling, making it less competitive and potentially less confidence-inspiring in standing water or during hard wet-weather driving. Overall, it's a strong dry-biased UHP option for money, but not the best choice if wet-limit performance is a priority.
The quick answer
Owners say79%from 72 owner reviews79% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesDry, WetValueRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
In 225/45 R17, the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 is projected to cost €30.55 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €764 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test.
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2019 test; financing costs are excluded.
How good is the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 stops 10.3% longer than premium rivals, 3.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.7% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 50/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the wet from 72 reviews.
How good is the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 stops 0.2% longer than premium rivals, 2.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 81/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the dry from 72 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's rolling resistance is 1.2% lower than premium rivals, 5.4% lower than mid-range rivals and 4.4% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 is expected to last around 22,808 miles (36,706 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 have?
In the US, the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 300, with traction AA and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tire graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tire, graded 100, on the government test course. Yokohama gives it no mileage warranty. New tread depth is 9-10/32" (7.1-7.9 mm), depending on size.
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What do owners say about the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701?
Across 72 owner ratings the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 averages 79%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.5 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 7.5. 20 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 81% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 cost to run?
In 225/45 R17, the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 is projected to cost €30.55 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €764 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Continental Premium Contact 6, at €19.43.
What is the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 67 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701?
Owners rate the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 7.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 61 reviews.
How well do the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 7.7 out of 10 for wear across 61 reviews. 20 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 again?
79% of owners say they would buy the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 again, based on the 66 owner reviews that answered the question. 26% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's dry grip?
Of the 60 owner reviews analyzed for the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701, 38 mention dry grip: 33 praise it (strong dry grip) and 5 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Grip very good during cornering". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's road noise?
Of the 60 owner reviews analyzed for the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701, 30 mention road noise: 21 praise it (quiet) and 9 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "the Advan Flevas are as good and quieter". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's wet grip?
Of the 60 owner reviews analyzed for the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701, 28 mention wet grip: 23 praise it (confident wet grip) and 5 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "The most impressive thing is that they maintained their grip throughout their entire life, even on wet roads". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 come in?
The Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 is available in 74 sizes, ranging from 185-285/30-55 R15-20.
Questions and Answers for the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701
What's the best tire for a re mapped fiat 124 spider classica with a tire of 195/50R16
August 29, 2026
You actually have some pretty good options in your size, which can be seen here. Fro all round performance it would be hard to beat the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Hankook Ventus Prime 4, and there's also the new Dunlop Blue Response TG.
Across 59 reviews, the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 is generally seen as a strong value-oriented UHP summer tire, with many drivers praising confident dry grip, predictable breakaway/feedback, and stability at speed. A large share of owners also report good wear for the category and, in many cases, noticeably lower road noise and improved comfort versus prior performance tires. Minority feedback centers on inconsistent/above-expected noise, a softer sidewall/less sharp turn-in than top-tier UHP rivals, and mixed opinions on wet-limit traction (some drivers find it excellent, others find it less confidence-inspiring).
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Owner ratings averaged from 72 ratings
Owner score79%
Dry Grip85%
Handling81%
Road Feedback81%
Wet Grip78%
Wear77%
Comfort75%
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Most helpful 86%
“i’ve driven these tires on the rear end of a ford falcon ute, and even with the horrible weight distribution of these falcon utes these tires perform pretty well, have gone about 210kmh in these wheels and they still...”
“It's going ok... I relied on 67db and was disappointed. Poor handling. It depends on the road surface; sometimes they are very quiet, sometimes very loud to drive on. I will never buy it again.”
“Fitted on Passat cc tsi 211 manual, sport chassis, dcc suspension: Purchased with Michelin crossclimate, quickly replaced because knobby tires produced very significant rolling noise, even though they were 70% worn. I...”
Comfort at the same time feel rigid and firm on certain area of uneven road i.e zebra yellow line, small pothole. Grip very good during cornering and very planted during speeding.
Very nice driving tires, could handle what I threw at em but have worn down pretty quick after doing 3 trips to Yorkshire and hard turning... For my normal driving style they r perfect tho.
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It's going ok... I relied on 67db and was disappointed. Poor handling. It depends on the road surface; sometimes they are very quiet, sometimes very loud to drive on. I will never buy it again.
Fitted on Passat cc tsi 211 manual, sport chassis, dcc suspension: Purchased with Michelin crossclimate, quickly replaced because knobby tires produced very significant rolling noise, even though they were 70% worn. I fitted the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 tires because they were very well rated in terms of external noise (67). They have 75,000 km on them today! They are not quite at the end of their life, which I estimate at 85,000 km! I'm changing them because I haven't swapped them back and forth a sufficient number of times. The rear tires have developed notches on the inside; this is a common defect in CCs, due to the rear axle alignment (original) and the very particular braking distribution system (contact on all 4 wheels). So I'll put the same ones back on, but I'll swap them at each oil change, which is every 10,000 km. Usage: 50% motorway, 40% departmental road, 10% city. Normal to spirited driving on small roads... The most impressive thing is that they maintained their grip throughout their entire life, even on wet roads. They never surprised me, the drift came very gradually.
Now aquaplaning on the front at over 110 km/h with very heavy rain, I am at the maximum wear indicators on the front, the rear axle does not move because it is a little less worn.
Excellent tires for everyday driving and spirited runs as well. Great grip, good in the wet. Initially was noisy, turns out the pressure was too high after install, setting it to recommended pressure 2.3 bars solved the problem.
i’ve driven these tires on the rear end of a ford falcon ute, and even with the horrible weight distribution of these falcon utes these tires perform pretty well, have gone about 210kmh in these wheels and they still felt extremely stable when changing lanes, with grip i’ve been happy too with going on hill runs and twisty roads at an average speed of about 110kmh thru corners on the wet and i’ve pushed these tires to over 160kmh on some other corners and the rear end still grips well with the factory lsd diff. tire wear has been alright too (been driving it extremely hard almost daily and haven’t worn out near as much as previous tires i’ve owned). can’t comment about tire noise as my cars way to loud haha. oh yeah and i’ve down a few burnouts and skids in these tires and holy f*** do these things have good wear there’s been times i’ve though ive wrecked the tires and they still look as if no skids where commited. will buy another pair.
Soo i come back, with a tire review after 15000km. My reviewed might be more negative about handling and more positive about wear as i put them on in October and did most driving while road conditions got worse and worse so less grip less wear keep that in mind. The tire was great, comfort gets better as the tires break-in not over bumps but in the corners when you corner really hard at 140kmh they make some vibrating noise witch slowly goes away in few thousand kilometers but not completely, they have about 3mm still left on them its amazing how slowly they wear, and evenly as the manufacturer sayed, my car have a lot of camber specially on the back but the tires wear completely evely only the outside tire is very slowly fading away, i run them with 2.80-3bar in them and i have put them front to back at 7000km and i could feel the difference how the rear lost some grip mabey not the grip but the sharpness, some goes now with the front yesterday i tried doing circles and "8" shaped cornes from left to right without any electric control and i did a lot of wear to outside tires as traction control was not on and on the front i can definitely feel how they lost sharpens Maybe also some grip in the wet, i am angry at myself but those 5minutes were really enjoyable, this tires are very squealy so the noise is definitely not the limit indicator but they reach and go over the limit very progressively with good feedback you can go over the limit all day and remain comfortable in the tire, the grip is almost the same in dry and wet maybe not now in the colder temperatures wet road is very slippery many days.. and they deform a lot under extreme load yesterday my friend watching me stopped me after i got a handle of limits because he saved my rims almost touched the floor so yeah this shows the grip is definitely there even in the wet but you can feel is going down with the wear of the tire. I am recommending this tires to everyone who drives spiritually, also normally but the comfort factor may make normal drivers choose something else, for the money 108€ with work they are very good but not the best.
I replaced the OEM tires (Michelin Exalto) which are no longer in production) with Yokohama Advan Fleva V701. I could not find Michelin PS3 in stock in the area where I live. I drive the vehicle mostly during the summer months. Haven't had the opportunity to test in the wet. The Fleva have superior comfort and road noise level compared to the Exalto. The stability at high speeds on the highway is excellent, inspires confidence and responds well to steering input. The grip in corners is satisfactory, it builds progressively and gives you enough warning that you are about to lose the car. However, it does not have the ultimate grip that the Exalto had even towards the end of its life. I can not comment on wet grip as I haven't had the opportunity to test the tire in the rain. The tire was not cheap. The price difference from a Michelin PS3 was small. Not sure how it would compare with the PS3. On a plus note, soon after I installed these tires I took the care on a trip in one of the Greek isles, and had to drive the vehicle in some horrible dirt/gravel roads. The tires withstood that unplanned test spectacularly and came out without punctures or damage (had them inspected at the tire shop after the trip). Overall, haven't regret my purchase so far. Will try to give an update in the future on wear.
Fairly competent mid tier performance tire. Same level of grip in all conditions in my experience. Do note that the sidewalls on these are more flexible than rival tires (at 36-38psi), which can cause sidewall rollover and squealing when cornering hard. Mildly aggressive alignments will destroy these tires in no time too. Aside from that, perfectly fine for most driving, with the grip to keep you safe when the unexpected happens.
So far i did around 2000km, and the tires are great, my car is very stiff in general, lowered and have quait some chamber level from the factory, my speeds are usualy from 80kmh to 140kmh on normal roads and 160kmh on highways, so the tire feels great on dry (first few days thay were very loud) and on the wet thay are also very good a bit too good it gives you the confidence that will get you killed, aquaplaning is non existing u to 120kmh, this tire is very good all rounder just its not comfortable at all, the bumps were always problematic in my car but with this tires its even worse witch i dont really mind, thay really lay good on the road as the manufactorer is saying thay are wearing relativly evenly even with my high chamber level, witch means alot to me, to sum it up the tires are sharp but not comfortable, defenitly buy again.
Ran these tires for 3 years/12,000 miles. I'd wager these are probably the best UHP tires you can get in 195/45/R16 before going into semi-slicks. Very responsive tire with very minimal sidewall flex at a very good price depending on size. Wear is pretty good for a UHP, and still have 4.5mm left at 12k miles of mostly spirited driving, however the compound does feel aged at this point; much more vibration/bumps felt than when new, and although the grip is still pretty good, it's definitely past it's peak and does feel risky on the limit where it didn't before. Still streetable at this level of wear for average driving styles.
Far superior than the Avon ZV7's fitted before it, though Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance's can perform 98% as well as these Yoko's but noticeably more smoothly.
