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Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 vs Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 4 road tests and 693 + 2,195 owner reviews. How we score

ADVAN Fleva V701 leads, 64–61 Narrow edge

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Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Tire BYokohama

ADVAN Fleva V701

Summer

± 6

Tests 73 · 4 tests Owners 57 · 2,195 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))

“I just got the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's and I like them a lot. The turn in is quicker and the feel is better than the Indy 500's that I had before. They feel more solid and less vague.The sidewall seems a bit stiffer, but somehow the ride is not as harsh.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 62

    Dry

    ADVAN Fleva V701 +12
    74
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 noble2ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 64 (est.)78
    Reviews found online5968

    Ventus S1 noble2: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 58.9 = 62

    ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 67.5 = 74

    No road tests of dry for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 67

    Wet

    Level
    67
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 noble2ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 68 (est.)70
    Reviews found online6664

    Ventus S1 noble2: 60% × 68 (est.) + 40% × 65.7 = 67

    ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 70 + 40% × 63.7 = 67

    No road tests of wet for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 53

    Snow

    Ventus S1 noble2 +17
    36
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 noble2ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 61 (est.)≈ 52 (est.)
    Reviews found online4112

    Ventus S1 noble2: 60% × 61 (est.) + 40% × 40.8 = 53

    ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 52 (est.) + 40% × 12.4 = 36

    No road tests of snow for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for ADVAN Fleva V701. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 64

    Comfort

    Ventus S1 noble2 +3
    61
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 noble2ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 67 (est.)62
    Reviews found online6261

    Ventus S1 noble2: 40% × 67.4 (est.) + 60% × 62 = 64

    ADVAN Fleva V701: 40% × 62.4 + 60% × 60.7 = 61

    No road tests of comfort for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    68
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 noble2ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests–74
    Reviews found online–60

    ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 74.4 + 40% × 59.6 = 68

  6. 53

    Treadwear

    ADVAN Fleva V701 +16
    69
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 noble2ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 58 (est.)75
    Reviews found online4459

    Ventus S1 noble2: 60% × 58.5 (est.) + 40% × 44.3 = 53

    ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 59.3 = 69

    No road tests of treadwear for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 62

    Handling (owners)

    ADVAN Fleva V701 +10
    72
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 noble2ADVAN Fleva V701
    Reviews found online6272
  8. –

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    71
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 noble2ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests–71
Scores at a glance
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 vs Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus S1 noble2Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Relative Score 61 64
Dry 62 74
Wet 67 67
Snow 53 36
Comfort 64 61
Noise – 68
Treadwear 53 69
Handling (owners) 62 72
Efficiency – 71

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Ventus S1 noble2

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ADVAN Fleva V701

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Ventus S1 noble2

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and smoothness
  • Very low road noise and quiet highway cruising
  • Strong dry traction and responsive handling

Cons

  • Rapid and uneven tread wear, frequently failing to meet mileage expectations
  • Poor traction and dangerous handling in snow, slush, and ice
  • Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering response or 'squishy' cornering feel
All owner themes in the Ventus S1 noble2 review

Tire B ADVAN Fleva V701

Pros

  • Exceptional dry and wet grip for the price point
  • Noticeably quieter and more comfortable than many competing UHP tires
  • Precise steering response and good road feedback

Cons

  • Faster-than-average tread wear reported by aggressive drivers
  • Some complaints regarding soft sidewalls leading to initial turn-in delay or tramlining
  • Occasional reports of elevated road noise depending on the vehicle and road surface
All owner themes in the ADVAN Fleva V701 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Hankook Ventus S1 noble2

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 is largely positive, with owners highlighting its competitive price-to-performance value compared to premium alternatives like Michelin. Drivers frequently commend its quiet ride, wet grip, and respectable tread life, though some note reduced handling sharpness compared to dedicated summer tires and increased road noise after higher mileage.

Top themes
#value and price affordability#quiet and comfortable ride#treadwear and longevity#wet weather traction#all-season vs summer performance#comparison to premium brands

Based on 36 community posts

Tire B

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701

Positive

The community generally views the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 as a strong, high-value summer tire ideal for daily driving, spirited backroad runs, and wet weather conditions. Drivers praise its sharp turn-in, stiff sidewalls, and dependable grip compared to other budget or mid-tier alternatives, though some debate its lifespan and how it stacks up against premium options like Michelin.

alltrac.net ·2025-04-09

“Online reviews in general are such a crapshoot. So many times you see products with diametrically opposed opinions. It's tough to sift through to figure out what may be true for your own application/situation. I'm sure part of the reason less people buy the Vredestein is brand recognition. Like underscore...I would say I've never heard of them...other than that I have seen their brand as I've been looking for tires to go on my 15" OZ rally wheels. They had a tire in an uncommon 215-50-15. Since you have first hand experience that is positive, that's probably worth more than 99% of online reviews. I'll probably go with Yokohama Advan Fleva v701 in 205-55-15 eventually. I've seen glowing reviews for them and reviews that say they are garbage. I'd like to get Yokohama Advan HF Type-D for their period correctness, and because I just think they look cool ( and isn't that what's most important in a tire? ) ...but they are difficult to get in the States. Well, maybe not difficult, just costly. When I looked on Nengun, it was about $650 for shipping on a set of 4. Most UK & European suppliers I've found won't even ship them to the US. But I'm getting way off topic here.”

r/Civic_Type_R ·3 upvotes ·2026-09-05

“Suggestiona on tyres Hi everyone, Just wanted to ask if you guys ever had Yokohama Advan Fleva V701. My FK2 has nearly 400bhp and I’m not using it daily anymore as I want it to preserve the baby. My drive is a bit aggressive occasionally but nothing crazy or track day as I don’t have the time. I would like to know if you guys ever had this specific type of tyre. What you think about? They’re actually good? I wouldn’t like to buy again the Michelin pilot sport 4s which I found absolutely rubbish. I found those yoko for the decent price of 98£ each. So I buy it or should I move to Pirelli PZero pZ4 sport ?”

fiestastforum.com ·2022-11-30

“I just got the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's and I like them a lot. The turn in is quicker and the feel is better than the Indy 500's that I had before. They feel more solid and less vague.The sidewall seems a bit stiffer, but somehow the ride is not as harsh.”

Top themes
#Daily driving comfort#Wet and dry grip#Spirited backroad handling#Value for money#Tire wear and lifespan#Sidewall stiffness

Based on 22 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
CategoryAll-SeasonSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available870
Rim diameters17″ – 20″15″ – 20″
Tread depth—9/32″
UTQG320 - 700 AA - B A300 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Sizes in common33

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus S1 noble2

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701

Narrow edge: Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 — better treadwear, dry and handling. Pick the Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 if snow and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 scores 53 vs 36 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 69 vs 53 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 74 vs 62 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 72 vs 62 on handling.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701

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Ventus S1 noble2 or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Which is better in the wet, Ventus S1 noble2 or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 67 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus S1 noble2 or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 74 vs 62 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Ventus S1 noble2 or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Hankook Ventus S1 noble2, 53 vs 36 on our snow score.

Which is more comfortable, Ventus S1 noble2 or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Hankook Ventus S1 noble2, 64 vs 61 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Ventus S1 noble2 or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 69 vs 53 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