Tests 72 · 6 tests Owners 55 · 5,807 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Had a set of run flats for a brief period, heavy tires, very stiff sidewalls, wouldn't run them again.. .”
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
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Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 6 + 0 road tests and 5,807 + 31 owner reviews. How we score
Advan Neova AD08 is ahead, 70–65
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Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 31 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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73
Dry
Advan Neova AD08 +275Why this score
Source Potenza S001 Advan Neova AD08 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests 79 ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online 63 80 Potenza S001: 60% × 79.1 + 40% × 62.7 = 73
Advan Neova AD08: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 79.7 = 75
No road tests of dry for Advan Neova AD08. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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76
Wet
Potenza S001 +769Why this score
Source Potenza S001 Advan Neova AD08 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests 84 ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 62 69 Potenza S001: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 62.3 = 76
Advan Neova AD08: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 68.5 = 69
No road tests of wet for Advan Neova AD08. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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51
Snow
Advan Neova AD08 +1465Why this score
Source Potenza S001 Advan Neova AD08 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 59 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 38 61 Potenza S001: 60% × 59.2 (est.) + 40% × 37.6 = 51
Advan Neova AD08: 60% × 67 (est.) + 40% × 61.3 = 65
No road tests of snow for Potenza S001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
No road tests of snow for Advan Neova AD08. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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58
Comfort
Advan Neova AD08 +1068Why this score
Source Potenza S001 Advan Neova AD08 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 63 ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 51 67 Potenza S001: 60% × 63.3 + 40% × 51.1 = 58
Advan Neova AD08: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 66.6 = 68
No road tests of comfort for Advan Neova AD08. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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57
Noise
Advan Neova AD08 +1067Why this score
Source Potenza S001 Advan Neova AD08 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests 56 ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 59 68 Potenza S001: 60% × 55.7 + 40% × 58.6 = 57
Advan Neova AD08: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 67.8 = 67
No road tests of noise for Advan Neova AD08. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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54
Treadwear
Advan Neova AD08 +963Why this score
Source Potenza S001 Advan Neova AD08 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests 58 ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 48 61 Potenza S001: 60% × 58 + 40% × 48.4 = 54
Advan Neova AD08: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 61.2 = 63
No road tests of treadwear for Advan Neova AD08. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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61
Handling (owners)
Advan Neova AD08 +1879Why this score
Source Potenza S001 Advan Neova AD08 Reviews found online 61 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 70 |
| Dry | 73 | 75 |
| Wet | 76 | 69 |
| Snow | 51 | 65 |
| Comfort | 58 | 68 |
| Noise | 57 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 61 | 79 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Potenza S001
70
/ 100
Advan Neova AD08
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Potenza S001 finished ahead 0 times and Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Potenza S001 | Advan Neova AD08 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #10/10 | #4/10 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Potenza S001
Pros
- Precise and sharp steering response
- Strong dry-pavement cornering grip
- Stiff sidewalls providing robust rim protection and high-speed stability
Cons
- High levels of road noise and cabin drone
- Stiff, harsh ride quality (particularly noticeable on run-flat versions)
- Poor or unpredictable wet-weather grip and sudden loss of traction
Tire B Advan Neova AD08
Pros
- Phenomenal dry grip and cornering traction
- Exceptional steering feedback and crisp response
- Stiff, robust sidewall and carcass construction
Cons
- Prone to overheating and rubber degradation/chunking during heavy track use
- Reduced performance and aquaplaning tendencies in heavy standing water
- Limited size availability for larger rims
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Mixed
Bridgestone Potenza S001
Community sentiment regarding the Bridgestone Potenza S001 is predominantly mixed to negative, particularly concerning the run-flat variants. Drivers frequently report stiff sidewalls, harsh ride quality, road noise, premature wear, and tread cracking, leading many to switch to non-run-flat alternatives like Michelin. However, several owners find them adequate for spirited driving, citing satisfactory dry and wet grip as well as acceptable ride comfort on specific vehicle setups.
r/CarTalkUK
·2 upvotes ·2023-11-15
“Brand New Bridgestone Potenza S001 Tyres worn after 10k mileage? So I got 4 brand new tyres last June from Costco, 255/35 R19. I only drive locally, occasional trips to another city. 10k mileage later, my front two tyres flagged up on my recent MOT as : Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e)) Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED (5.2.3 (e)) Seems surprising to me as I don't drive crazy, occasional spirited driving. 2011 Audi s5. is this normal? Thinking of getting another brand this time for the front two tyres. Car is a quattro but same types on same axis should suffice? Any recommendations on tyres? Read more”
mybmwi3.com
·2026-03-31
“I run the Bridgestone Potenza S001 Ultra-High Summer Peformance Tire 215/45R/20s on the rear and 195s on the front. They ride softer than stock tires. Not cheap tho.”
bimmerfest.com
·2012-02-16
“Thanks for the comments. I'm not sure a paltry $3m fine will move BMW to more or quicker recalls. It's just a drop in the bucket for them. In this case too, BMW has yet to accept any responsibility for the tire issues and has put it all on Goodyear for warranty and replacement. This is the sort of BS thing I am expecting to happen, although unlike the LS2's, I have been assured that there are no Excellence tires to be had anywhere. I just hope they do the right thing here. The latest issue of Roundel reviews the new F30 and they claim the new Bridgestone Potenza S001 uses "third generation run-flat technology", whatever that is, and say its a great tire. I called around though, and no tire dealers even have that tire in their system yet.”
Top themes
#run-flat stiffness and harshness#premature tread wear#tread cracking issues#wet and dry grip#switching to non-run-flats#road noise generation#OEM tire replacement
Based on 43 community posts
Tire B
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza S001 | B · Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 55 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | — |
| Tread depth | 8/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 280 A A | 180 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza S001
70
/ 100
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
Winner: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 — better handling, snow and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza S001 if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 scores 79 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 scores 65 vs 51 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 scores 68 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 scores 67 vs 57 on noise.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza S001
Tire B · Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
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Potenza S001 or Advan Neova AD08?
Which is better in the wet, Potenza S001 or Advan Neova AD08?
Bridgestone Potenza S001, 76 vs 69 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Potenza S001 or Advan Neova AD08?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 75 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Potenza S001 or Advan Neova AD08?
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 65 vs 51 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Potenza S001 or Advan Neova AD08?
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 67 vs 57 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Potenza S001 or Advan Neova AD08?
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 68 vs 58 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Potenza S001 or Advan Neova AD08?
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 63 vs 54 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology