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Nexen N Blue HD+ 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 5 + 4 road tests and 82 + 2,201 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: N Blue HD+ 70, ADVAN Fleva V701 69.

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Nexen N Blue HD+
Tire ANexen

N Blue HD+

Summer

± 7

Tests 70 · 5 tests Owners 70 · 82 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test (dry braking)

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Tire BYokohama

ADVAN Fleva V701

Summer

± 6

Tests 73 · 4 tests Owners 57 · 2,201 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. 72

    Dry

    ADVAN Fleva V701 +2
    74
    Why this score
    SourceN Blue HD+ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 3 tests7478
    Reviews found online7068

    N Blue HD+: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 70 = 72

    ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 67.7 = 74

  2. 73

    Wet

    N Blue HD+ +6
    67
    Why this score
    SourceN Blue HD+ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 3 tests7370
    Reviews found online7464

    N Blue HD+: 60% × 73 + 40% × 73.8 = 73

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

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    36
    Why this score
    SourceN Blue HD+ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 52 (est.)
    Reviews found online–12

    ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 52.2 (est.) + 40% × 12.4 = 36

    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. 71

    Comfort

    N Blue HD+ +10
    61
    Why this score
    SourceN Blue HD+ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests7062
    Reviews found online7161

    N Blue HD+: 40% × 70 + 60% × 71.3 = 71

    ADVAN Fleva V701: 40% × 62.4 + 60% × 60.9 = 61

  5. 66

    Noise

    ADVAN Fleva V701 +2
    68
    Why this score
    SourceN Blue HD+ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests6774
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)60

    N Blue HD+: 60% × 66.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 66

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

    No owner ratings of noise for N Blue HD+. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 66

    Treadwear

    ADVAN Fleva V701 +3
    69
    Why this score
    SourceN Blue HD+ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests6475
    Reviews found online6759

    N Blue HD+: 60% × 64.4 + 40% × 67.4 = 66

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

  7. 70

    Handling (owners)

    ADVAN Fleva V701 +2
    72
    Why this score
    SourceN Blue HD+ADVAN Fleva V701
    Reviews found online7072
  8. 55

    Efficiency

    ADVAN Fleva V701 +16
    71
    Why this score
    SourceN Blue HD+ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests5571
Scores at a glance
CategoryNexen N Blue HD+Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Relative Score 70 69
Dry 72 74
Wet 73 67
Snow – 36
Comfort 71 61
Noise 66 68
Treadwear 66 69
Handling (owners) 70 72
Efficiency 55 71

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Headline score
± 7

N Blue HD+

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ADVAN Fleva V701

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.

DisciplineCategoryN Blue HD+ADVAN Fleva V701ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #10/53 · 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test 97% #8/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #13/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 98% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 92% #20/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 92% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 92% #16/53 · 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test 87% #21/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 96% #19/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 95% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 80% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test 56% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 97% #8/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 100% #2/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 63% #15/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 66% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 77% #16/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 82% #7/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #16/20 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test #14/20 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 76% #9/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 57% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #15/53 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test #6/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A N Blue HD+

Pros

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
  • High level of ride comfort and very low road noise
  • Reliable and stable grip in both dry and wet conditions for normal driving

Cons

  • Accelerated tread wear reported by some users
  • Vague handling and loss of predictability when pushed hard or cornered aggressively
  • Occasional reports of shoulder cracking or ruptures
All owner themes in the N Blue HD+ 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

Nexen N Blue HD+

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701

Mixed

Most posts are people asking whether the V701 suits daily driving, spirited road use, or autocross. They see it as an affordable, grippy summer or performance all-season tire, and the few firsthand comments are positive: quicker turn-in, a better feel, and a stiffer sidewall without a harsher ride. Open concerns are tread life (one mechanic said it wears quickly), wet performance, and how it compares with the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 and the Falken 615K+.

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 suitability#Tread life concerns#Value for price#Grip and handling#Wet performance#Turn-in and feel#Miata and Honda fitments#Alternatives comparison

Based on 23 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen N Blue HD+ B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—70
Rim diameters—15″ – 20″
Tread depth—9/32″
UTQG—300 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen N Blue HD+

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701

Too close to call: Nexen N Blue HD+ and Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 are within 2 points overall. Nexen N Blue HD+ is stronger on comfort and wet. Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 is stronger on efficiency and treadwear.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 71 vs 55 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Nexen N Blue HD+ scores 71 vs 61 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Nexen N Blue HD+ scores 73 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 69 vs 66 on treadwear.

Tire A · Nexen N Blue HD+
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Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
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N Blue HD+ or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Which is better in the wet, N Blue HD+ or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Nexen N Blue HD+, 73 vs 67 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, N Blue HD+ or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 74 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, N Blue HD+ or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 68 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, N Blue HD+ or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Nexen N Blue HD+, 71 vs 61 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, N Blue HD+ or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 69 vs 66 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, N Blue HD+ or ADVAN Fleva V701?

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 71 vs 55 on our efficiency 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