Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 74 · 308 reviews
“I used them for my PS3’s last year, got the cash back offer too. Saved a fortune over the other big name tyre suppliers.”
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
Updated
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 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 1 + 0 road tests and 308 + 31 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 3 PS3 leads, 73–71 Narrow edge
Add your size for an exact match
/R
Both Amazon links then search this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
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.
-
72
Dry
Advan Neova AD08 +375Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Advan Neova AD08 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 67 ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online 78 80 Pilot Sport 3 PS3: 60% × 67.2 + 40% × 78.4 = 72
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).
-
77
Wet
Pilot Sport 3 PS3 +869Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Advan Neova AD08 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 76 ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 79 69 Pilot Sport 3 PS3: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 79.4 = 77
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).
-
–
Snow
No comparison65Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Advan Neova AD08 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online – 61 Advan Neova AD08: 60% × 67 (est.) + 40% × 61.3 = 65
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).
-
71
Comfort
Pilot Sport 3 PS3 +368Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Advan Neova AD08 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 73 67 Pilot Sport 3 PS3: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 73.1 = 71
Advan Neova AD08: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 66.6 = 68
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Sport 3 PS3 or Advan Neova AD08. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
-
–
Noise
No comparison67Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Advan Neova AD08 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online – 68 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.
-
65
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 3 PS3 +263Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Advan Neova AD08 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 64 61 Pilot Sport 3 PS3: 60% × 65.2 (est.) + 40% × 64.1 = 65
Advan Neova AD08: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 61.2 = 63
No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Sport 3 PS3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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).
-
77
Handling (owners)
Advan Neova AD08 +279Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Advan Neova AD08 Reviews found online 77 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 | Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 71 |
| Dry | 72 | 75 |
| Wet | 77 | 69 |
| Snow | – | 65 |
| Comfort | 71 | 68 |
| Noise | – | 67 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 77 | 79 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Neutral
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Neutral
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Recomputed
Headline score
73
/ 100
Pilot Sport 3 PS3
71
/ 100
Advan Neova AD08
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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, Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 finished ahead 0 times and Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 3 PS3 | Advan Neova AD08 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/10 | #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 Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry grip
- Outstanding wet-weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- Enhanced ride comfort and compliance over road imperfections
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear, particularly with spirited driving
- Softer sidewalls can result in a slightly spongy or 'squidgy' feel during aggressive cornering
- Higher initial purchase price compared to some mid-range alternatives
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
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Community sentiment regarding the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (PS3) is mixed, with users commending its wet grip, aquaplaning resistance, and daily ride comfort. However, enthusiasts often note soft sidewalls and subdued sportiness compared to the PS2, with many recommending newer iterations like the PS4 and PS4S for sharper handling and reduced road noise.
mbworld.org
“Michelin Pilot Sport (PS3)for the summer and Conti 's wintercontact TS850 for the winter for me and very content with this the last three years.”
zerotohundred.com
·2016-03-14
“I think I might get the RE003 because PS3 is about RM40 more expensive per piece. After 2 sets, the PS3 seem a bit boring... :sleep:”
alfaowner.com
·2015-02-20
“Wow Brian, that must be quite a while ago, because I went for a 3.8 in the GTA , had some issues with that so went back to a 3.2 and now have a GTV . Regarding the tyres, I'd be looking for the 185/70 equivalent to the kind of performance tyre I used to use on the GTA (PS3s). I probably don't want to go for one of the expensive "classic" tyres the historic racers use but I wondered if there is something out there in the modern tyre world that is a step up from the Rain Expert. Having said that, the Rain Experts seem to score quite well in grip (as you might expect) so may be quite a good everyday tyre for the car. I will be using the car mainly for long distance touring rather than a lot of track work.”
Top themes
#Wet grip performance#Aquaplaning resistance#Comparison to PS4#Comfortable daily driving#Soft sidewall feel#Road noise issues#Availability and sizing
Based on 37 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 · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 | B · Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 180 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
71
/ 100
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
Narrow edge: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 — better wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 scores 77 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 scores 71 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 scores 75 vs 72 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Tire B · Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
Pilot Sport 3 PS3 or Advan Neova AD08?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Sport 3 PS3 or Advan Neova AD08?
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3, 77 vs 69 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Sport 3 PS3 or Advan Neova AD08?
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 75 vs 72 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Sport 3 PS3 or Advan Neova AD08?
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3, 71 vs 68 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Sport 3 PS3 or Advan Neova AD08?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 63 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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