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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.

The quick answer

Owners say 83% from 30 owner reviews 93% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 5th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P4 of 10 · 2014 See every test

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

Tire Reviews Score

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08

8.3/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 30 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews30 owner reviews · rated 83% 86% 67%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 33%
Combined 72% 8.3

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 67% of this score. The other 33% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2014 2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire Test EVO · 225/45 R17 P4 / 10 Placing only
  2. 2010 2010 EVO Tire Test EVO · 205/45 r17 P6 / 9 Placing only

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 averages a finish of 5th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
5th Average
4th Best
6th Worst
The latest test

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

Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

Every independent test of the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20142014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/45 R17P4 / 10
20102010 EVO Tire TestEVO · 205/45 r17P6 / 9
Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles does the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 is expected to last around 10,667 miles (17,167 km).
What do owners say about the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08?
Across 30 owner ratings the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 averages 83%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.4 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 92% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08?
Owners rate the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 7.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 25 reviews.
How well do the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 7 out of 10 for wear across 25 reviews. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 4,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 again?
93% of owners say they would buy the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 again, based on the 30 owner reviews that answered the question. 70% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
More questions about the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 (3)
What do owners say about the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08's dry grip?
Of the 22 owner reviews analyzed for the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 20 mention dry grip: 20 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Great tire when warmed up - I cant find a tire that will match it!". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08's wet grip?
Of the 22 owner reviews analyzed for the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 11 mention wet grip: 9 praise it (confident wet grip) and 2 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "The wet grip is good showing good communication with progressive breakaway". Read those reviews
Has the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 been replaced?
The Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 has been replaced by the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R.
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Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 25 reviews

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.

What owners mention most counted across 22 reviews

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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

Most helpful 76%

“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...”

  • BMW E90 325i
  • 1,000 miles
Read full review → 975 found this helpful
Most critical 59%

“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...”

  • Mazda RX8
  • 1,000 miles
Read full review → 583 found this helpful
Longest term 79%

“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...”

  • BMW Z4
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 774 found this helpful

All 25 Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 reviews

Score spread across 25 written reviews
76%
Member
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 effect of softness is that the tire is compliant over bumps and potholes which is a nice surprise compared to the Contis. Surprising also is its sensitivity to tire pressure...which provides a good fine tuning tool. Yet to try them in the wet. Wear rate to be determined.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 975
77%
Member
they are expensive
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1,088
64%
Member
Fine on the road but on track they roll up the rubber alot which so ended up with big strip of rubber 'flapping' off the tire!Maybe they got too hot.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 787

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91%
Member
  • Mazda MX5
  • 205/50 R15
  • 4,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Excellent choice for an mx5 mk2.5 1.8 track modified.
Had R888s for years,nothing to compare actually.Quiet,comfort,strong sides,excellent for the mountain,track,and everyday drive too.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 704
87%
Member
  • Lotus Elise
  • 225/40 R17
  • 10,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
I used to have RE040 on my first Elise but their grip was only average in the dry and merely acceptable in the wet. My second Elise had AD07's as standard and again they were OK but nothing special so I tried some AD08 on the rear and the transformation was not quite what I was expecting. Once the tires were warmed up the dry grip is very good but the important thing was how much more progressive they are. Driving right up to and over the limit is not much more confidence-inspiring. Their wet grip is also better than my old ADO7 and miles better than RE040's. Deep water can be a problem but that would be the same for most high performance tires. The other thing is that they were quieter than my AD07's. It's just a pity I can't get them in 175/55 16's for the front.

I would never buy anything else.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 651
86%
Member
Excellent tires, they grip hard in the dry practically eliminating the squealing understeer I get with lesser tires. the turn in is also a lot sharper due to the stiffer construction it makes the ride a little harder but its worth it. The wet grip is good showing good communication with progressive breakaway. however they do tend to aquaplane a little earlier in standing water than other not so extreme summer tires. conclusion if you want a tire for the road but also want some fun on the track these are up to the job!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 708
93%
Member
  • BMW 328i
  • 235/40 R17 W
  • 3,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Great tire when warmed up - I cant find a tire that will match it!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 664
91%
Member
The best high performance tires that u can get, very very grip... I use them on my 400BHP EVO9, and take to track for few times, when getting hot it will feels much like semi slicks, and it much cheaper than other brand high performance tires... highly recommended...love them... but unfortunately they do not provide enough sizes for big rims...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 670
94%
Member
  • Audi A3
  • 225/45 R17
  • 15,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Best tire for me and me audi a3
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 618
81%
Member
Staggering! These are the best tires I have used on my Impreza's. I have used Goodyear GSD3's (V-pattern's), Falkern Super Steel 595's, Toyo T1R's (terrible), Goodyear Vreddie's, F1 Assy 1 (soft side wall), Pilot Sports (vague due to soft side wall, although grip levels are unmatched)

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
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 647
93%
Member
  • Honda S2000
  • 245/40 R17
  • 2,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
I am really happy and satisfied with the Yokahamas. I' ve seen a considerable improvement from the original Bridgestones (although to be fair they weren't in mint condition when I bought the car). The Yokohamas are really goodin both dry and wet condition. I would surely reconsider these tires in the future.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 727
78%
Member
Bought these for a standard roadgoing Saxo VTS used for Motorsport sprints, suffice it to say that in 20 events this year the car was placed in the top 2-3 places and 2 championships won. These tires are phenomenal in the dry giving more grip and security than I would believe. fairly progressive and can throttle steer although on the one trackday car shakedown, I found that they overheat and start to block shift after more than 4 laps of the Rockingham inner circuit. They seem OK in the wet to and from events but not really tested in that vein. Much better than the Toyo Proxes T1-R's and highly recommended to dramatically improve the roadholding of a FWD car. The front ones are shot after one season but the rears hardly worn.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 4
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 710
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