Yokohama Advan Sport V105 - Test Results

Test Statistics

15

Tests Completed

9th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

26th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Yokohama Advan Sport V105 delivers a sporty, engaging drive with occasional top-tier results, but its overall record trends mid-pack due to clear deficits in wet braking, rolling resistance, and noise. It shows flashes of excellence in subjective dry/wet handling and dry lap pace (including two podium overall finishes in EVO tests), yet frequently slips outside the top half in broader comparison tests.
Across 15 summer tests (average position 9.1), patterns show good dry handling balance and respectable aquaplaning resistance in some sizes, offset by repeatedly weak wet braking and poor efficiency. Noise levels are often high, and comfort is on the firmer side, reinforcing its sport-focused character rather than touring refinement.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Handling and Subjective Steering Strong
    • 3rd place dry handling (+1% from best) and 2nd place subjective dry handling (+2% from best) in 2022/23 Tire Reviews 17"
    • Overall 2/9 with praise for all-round performance in 2016 EVO
    • Overall 2/10 in 2015 EVO, noted as finishing just off the winner
  • Wet Handling (subjective balance) and Aquaplaning Moderate
    • 4/10 wet handling (+1.4% from best) and 3/10 straight aquaplaning (+5.6% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19"
    • 3/9 subjective wet handling (+10% from best) in 2022/23 Tire Reviews 17"
    • Good wet balance mentioned in 2016 AutoBild UHP (though braking lagged)
  • Overall Performance Potential (select tests) Moderate
    • 2/9 overall in 2016 EVO (strong all-round performance)
    • 2/10 overall in 2015 EVO
    • 4/6 overall in 2016 AutoBild UHP
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Braking Strong
    • 7/9 wet braking (+22.1% from best) in 2022/23 Tire Reviews 17"
    • 8/10 wet braking (+13.4% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19"
    • 16/16 wet braking (+8.6% from best) in 2018 Test World
    • 29/49 wet braking (+20.9% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild Market Overview
  • Rolling Resistance / Fuel Use Strong
    • 9/9 rolling resistance (+44.8% from best) in 2022/23 Tire Reviews 17"
    • 10/10 rolling resistance (+18.2% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19"
    • "Yokohama having the highest fuel use" noted in 2020 Auto Bild UHP
  • Noise and Comfort Strong
    • 9/9 subjective comfort (+20% from best) and 8/9 noise (+5.9% from best) in 2022/23 Tire Reviews 17"
    • 9/10 noise (+2.7% from best) with "significantly louder" comment in 2020 Auto Bild UHP
    • 15/16 noise (+2.3% from best) in 2018 Test World
  • Overall Consistency Across Large Test Fields Moderate
    • 13/16 overall in 2018 Test World
    • 11/14 overall in 2016 GTU
    • 11/12 overall in 2014 Auto Zeitung
    • 17/50 in 2014 Auto Bild 50-tire shootout; 26/49 in 2020 Auto Bild braking overview
Performance Over Time

Test History

7
of 9
2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Yokohama Advan Sport V105 might be an aging tire, but it still shows off its sporty credentials with excellent handling in the dry and wet, and excellent grip around the dry handling lap. Unfor...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling
Weak:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance
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7
of 10
2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 6

Good.
Weak:
Noise, Rolling Resistance
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26
of 49
2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

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13
of 16
2018 Test World Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Weak:
Noise, Wet Braking
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2
of 9
2016 EVO Summer Performance Tire Test

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 6

Much like the Goodyear, the Yokohama proved to be an excellent all round tire, only slightly let down by the road route refinement.
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8
of 9
2016 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2016
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

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4
of 6
2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 6

Good
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11
of 14
2016 GTU Performance Summer Tire Test

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

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8
of 16
2016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

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2
of 10
2015 EVO Magazine Performance Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

The Yokohama proved to be a real dry weather specialist, and would be EVO's tire of choice if you avoid taking your car out in wet conditions.
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of 11
2015 Auto Express Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

The Yokohama V105 still has a lovely balance of wet and dry grip, and still feels great to drive on, but it still has a very high rolling resistance and average aquaplaning performance. A good spor...
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8
of 14
2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tire Test

2015
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

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11
of 12
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

In terms of wet grip and rolling resistance much is bad
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17
of 50
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tire Shootout

2014
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P 7 Ecoimpact

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6
of 10
2013 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2013
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

It's clear to see Yokos sporty roots with the new Advan V105, it is the handling king, winning wet handling and coming second in dry handling, proving you don't have to trade wet performance for a ...
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