“Going from Continental Extreme DW to these Advans I sense a softer, tire. This translates to a less sharp steering response and initial turn in feeling..but more overall grip as the tire hangs on very well. Another...”
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
Replaced by the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
The Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 is an extreme performance summer tire with strongly praised dry grip, steering feedback and progressive breakaway. Standing water and heat-related issues during some circuit use are its main reported limitations.
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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 January 2025.
- 30owner reviews
- 179,100miles driven
- 2professional tests
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 2 times by independent publications, the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 averages a finish of 5th.
2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire Test P4 of 10
Yokohma took a gamble when it nominated the AD08 instead of the V105, but it paid off. Sensational in the dry, surprisingly "ok" in the wet, and performing well on the road too, the AD08 is a trackday tire you can drive every day
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/45 R17 | P4 / 10 | |
| 2010 | 2010 EVO Tire TestEVO · 205/45 r17 | P6 / 9 |
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Dry grip is the clear point of agreement on the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, with 20 favorable mentions and no criticism. Dry handling, steering feedback and progressive breakaway are also generally liked, while wet grip draws nine positive comments against two negative ones. Standing water is a separate concern, raised in four accounts, roughly one in six reviews, despite that broader wet-grip praise. Three accounts describe heat-related issues during circuit use, so sustained track running is less settled than initial dry grip. The two posts by one owner remain strongly positive and largely repeat the same experience, rather than showing a clear ageing trend. Most reviews lack a life stage; the average is 84.1% across 25 reviews, with 23 positive.
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Owner ratings averaged from 30 ratings
- Owner score 83%
- Dry Grip 94%
- Road Feedback 90%
- Handling 90%
- Comfort 74%
- Wet Grip 72%
- Wear 70%
Featured reviews
“I kind of bought these by mistake, I reviewed lots and got confused with the 048 and 08, as I use this car always on track. They overheat after a short time and the rubber starts moving across the tire and eventually...”
“Dry grip is probably second to none (certainly that I have tried) for a tire with enough tred to drive on the road in the rain. That said - they do not hold a candle to slicks on track and having recently driven to...”
All 25 Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 reviews
- BMW E90 325i
- 225/45 R17 W
- 1,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Spirited
- Honda Civic Type R
- 225/40 R18
- 12,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
- Mazda RX8
- 225/45 R17
- 4,000 miles
- Track
- Spirited
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- Mazda MX5
- 205/50 R15
- 4,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
Had R888s for years,nothing to compare actually.Quiet,comfort,strong sides,excellent for the mountain,track,and everyday drive too.
- Lotus Elise
- 225/40 R17
- 10,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
I would never buy anything else.
- Ford Puma 1.7
- 195/50 R15 V
- 6,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
- BMW 328i
- 235/40 R17 W
- 3,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9
- 235/40 R18 W
- 1,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Spirited
- Audi A3
- 225/45 R17
- 15,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
- Subaru WRX STi Type R
- 215/40 R17 W
- 5,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
I went from the T1R to the AD08 and while in the tire fitter's it was obvious seeing the two side by side (the T1R's had only completed 1K miles), the construction of the Yokohama was far superior. The carcass was very solid - sidewall and main tread part. A friend who was with me joked they hardly need inflating.
First drive out (120 miler round Shropshire's finest B-roads) was a revelation. Basically they seemed to totally sort my Type R Impreza. Turn-in is laser sharp with good feedback. General road feedback was good too, allowing a more fluid, connected drive. Grip levels (dry) are brilliant, all the way up to the limit. When the limit is reached there is a wide amount of safe, easily explorable progression. There's no sudden letting go.
The shoulder's of most tires would be showing signs of wear after about 1K miles (car only used for blats out), but the Yoko's have not worn in this manner, and after 5K miles the shoulders are still completely intact
In short I am very impressed with the tire, they do everything you could want from a tire and do it well. They seem to suit the Impreza very well indeed. Highly recommended, and will buy again
- Honda S2000
- 245/40 R17
- 2,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
- Citroën Saxo VTS
- 205/50 R17 W
- 500 miles
- Track
- Spirited
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