Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 2 + 4 road tests and 412 + 2,201 owner reviews. How we score
ADVAN Fleva V701 is ahead, 65–60
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Tests 60 · 2 tests Owners 58 · 412 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“Update! I ended up going with the Nitto NT555 G2’s, thanks for all the suggestions. They are amazing tires! They ride smooth for an ultra performance, the price was friendly, and they grip extremely well!”
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.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | NT555 G2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests | 49 | 78 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 68 |
NT555 G2: 60% × 49 + 40% × 63.9 = 55
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 67.7 = 74
| Source | NT555 G2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests | 48 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 54 | 64 |
NT555 G2: 60% × 48.3 + 40% × 53.9 = 51
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 70 + 40% × 63.7 = 67
| Source | NT555 G2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 59 (est.) | ≈ 52 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 33 | 12 |
NT555 G2: 60% × 58.6 (est.) + 40% × 32.7 = 48
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 52.2 (est.) + 40% × 12.4 = 36
No road tests of snow for NT555 G2. 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).
| Source | NT555 G2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 68 (est.) | 62 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 61 |
NT555 G2: 40% × 68 (est.) + 60% × 65 = 66
ADVAN Fleva V701: 40% × 62.4 + 60% × 60.9 = 61
No road tests of comfort for NT555 G2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
| Source | NT555 G2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 66 (est.) | 74 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 60 |
NT555 G2: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.1 = 65
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 74.4 + 40% × 59.6 = 68
No road tests of noise for NT555 G2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | NT555 G2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests | 83 | 75 |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 59 |
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 85% |
NT555 G2: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 66 = 76
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 59.3 = 69
| Source | NT555 G2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 62 | 72 |
| Source | NT555 G2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | – | 71 |
| Category | Nitto NT555 G2 | Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 65 |
| Dry | 55 | 74 |
| Wet | 51 | 67 |
| Snow | 48 | 36 |
| Comfort | 66 | 61 |
| Noise | 65 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 62 | 72 |
| Efficiency | – | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
NT555 G2
ADVAN Fleva V701
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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, Nitto NT555 G2 finished ahead 0 times and Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | NT555 G2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 89% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 97% #8/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 94% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 98% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 80% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 87% #21/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 89% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 95% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 100% | 85% | +15.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #21/22 | #6/22 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Owners praise the NT555 G2 for its low price, quiet and smooth ride, good dry grip for street use, and long tread life (often 20k–50k+ miles). Many others report weak performance in cold and wet conditions, poor traction off the line on powerful cars (easy wheelspin), and flat-spotting after sitting. Some report quality issues such as balance problems, cracking and belt failure. It is often judged a budget or mid-tier performance tire that falls short of Michelin PS4S and Continental alternatives.
“I can't compare Nitto to Conti directly. I replaced my OEM GY supercars with NT555 G2. Here's what I see: Above say 60 degrees, tires warm, Nittos lose probably 15-20% of the grip of the GYs. 40-60 degrees, tires warm, the Nittos start to equal out the GY's as you get closer to 40. Below 40 degrees, Nittos grip better, without question, mostly because it gets hard to get enough heat in the GYs unless you drive like an idiot. Below 30 degrees the GY's are hockey pucks, don't even try it. Just my unscientific observation. Your mileage may vary. I will say going from the runflat GYs to the Nittos was a great improvement in harshness of ride. I only have a few thousand miles on them so I can't speak to longevity, but anything has to be better than the GY's in that area. If someone can compare Contis to GYs, it should tell you the rest of the story.”
“I bought some because they are one of the few available in 315/35R17. At first I didn't like them, too easy to spin and the back end kicked to the left. Then I discovered they worked great at 38psi. I've never had problems with flat spots even after setting for several months. I would buy them again.”
“Staggered tire recommendations? Title. I have 17x9 rims up front and 17x10.5 rims in the rear. Currently running 245/45R17 on the front and 275/40R17 in the rear. Ideally I’d like to keep these tire sizes. Tires all around are Nitto NT555 G2 tires, and I’m just not happy at all with the grip. They’re fine around corners, but if I even breathe on the throttle at all in 1st gear, I’m instantly spinning. It’s sketchy as fuck in the rain, too. I wanted Continental DWS06 tires, but they don’t make those in a 275/40R17 for my rear tires. I’d only be able to get the fronts. Thinking about Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4s, but not sure. I want to be able to handle well enough around corners, handle Ohio weather no matter what it’s doing, and I wanna be able to floor it in 1st gear and get very little wheel spin. Obviously not trying to drive the car in snow, it’s still mostly gonna see nice weather and occasional rain, I usually like to store the car over the winter and drive something else. But still, Ohio is Ohio, and our weather can absolutely never make up its damn mind. So, I come asking for tire recommendations. Don’t really mind price all too much, but my car is completely stock engine wise minus the exhaust, so it’s not like I’m pushing crazy power. I “daily” this car whenever the weather is nice, so I just need a streetable all season tire that won’t lose grip instantly whenever I try having a little fun. Thanks!”
Based on 85 community posts
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+.
“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.”
“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 ?”
“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.”
Based on 23 community posts
| Attribute | A · Nitto NT555 G2 | B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 88 | 70 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10.2/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 320 A A | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 40 | 40 |
Nitto NT555 G2
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Nitto NT555 G2 if snow, treadwear and comfort matter most to you.
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 74 vs 55 on dry.
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 67 vs 51 on wet.
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 48 vs 36 on snow.
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 72 vs 62 on handling.
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Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 67 vs 51 on our wet score.
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 74 vs 55 on our dry score.
Nitto NT555 G2, 48 vs 36 on our snow score.
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 68 vs 65 on our noise score.
Nitto NT555 G2, 66 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Nitto NT555 G2, 76 vs 69 on our treadwear score.
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
