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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Toyo Proxes Sport 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 20 + 0 road tests and 1,277 + 31 owner reviews. How we score

Advan Neova AD08 is ahead, 70–57

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Toyo Proxes Sport
Tire AToyo

Proxes Sport

Summer

Tests 58 · 20 tests Owners 54 · 1,277 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

“Had the older version on an SRT8. Grip & performance were great. But wear was not. 10K miles(2 rotations) is all I got.”

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 Neova AD08 +13
    75
    Why this score
    SourceProxes SportAdvan Neova AD08
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / – tests61≈ 73 (est.)
    Reviews found online6480

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 63.9 = 62

    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).

  2. 70

    Wet

    Proxes Sport +1
    69
    Why this score
    SourceProxes SportAdvan Neova AD08
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / – tests76≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online6169

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 76.1 + 40% × 60.8 = 70

    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).

  3. 34

    Snow

    Advan Neova AD08 +31
    65
    Why this score
    SourceProxes SportAdvan Neova AD08
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 50 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online1061

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 50.1 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 34

    Advan Neova AD08: 60% × 67 (est.) + 40% × 61.3 = 65

    No road tests of snow for Proxes Sport. 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).

  4. 54

    Comfort

    Advan Neova AD08 +14
    68
    Why this score
    SourceProxes SportAdvan Neova AD08
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / – tests50≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online6067

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 50.1 + 40% × 59.8 = 54

    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.

  5. 71

    Noise

    Proxes Sport +4
    67
    Why this score
    SourceProxes SportAdvan Neova AD08
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / – tests72≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6968

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 68.8 = 71

    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.

  6. 44

    Treadwear

    Advan Neova AD08 +19
    63
    Why this score
    SourceProxes SportAdvan Neova AD08
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / – tests36≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online5661

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 35.5 + 40% × 56.1 = 44

    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).

  7. 55

    Handling (owners)

    Advan Neova AD08 +24
    79
    Why this score
    SourceProxes SportAdvan Neova AD08
    Reviews found online5579
Scores at a glance
Toyo Proxes Sport vs Yokohama Advan Neova AD08: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryToyo Proxes SportYokohama Advan Neova AD08
Relative Score 57 70
Dry 62 75
Wet 70 69
Snow 34 65
Comfort 54 68
Noise 71 67
Treadwear 44 63
Handling (owners) 55 79

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Headline score

Proxes Sport

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.

DisciplineCategoryProxes SportAdvan Neova AD08ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #15/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires #4/10 2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Proxes Sport

Pros

  • Significantly more affordable than premium tier summer tires while offering around 80-90% of the performance
  • Commendable grip and handling in dry conditions with a progressive, predictable breakaway
  • Low road noise and generally high ride comfort compared to factory run-flats or older performance tires

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear, with multiple users reporting replacement necessary between 6,000 and 12,000 miles
  • Inconsistent or slippery wet-weather traction and occasional tendency to hydroplane in heavy standing water
  • Stiff sidewalls on certain sizes leading to a harsher ride quality or increased noise for some drivers
All owner themes in the Proxes Sport review

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
All owner themes in the Advan Neova AD08 review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Toyo Proxes Sport

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Toyo Proxes Sport family is generally positive, with drivers praising its ride comfort, good value for money, and competent daily street grip. Many owners appreciate unique size options like 345/25-20 for high-performance cars, though enthusiasts note that dedicated track tires offer superior turn-in sharpness and ultimate traction. A common topic of discussion is the scarcity of extensive real-world reviews, particularly regarding newer variants.

Top themes
#Value for money#Ride comfort#Street vs track performance#Wide fitment availability#Tread wear and longevity#Limited review availability

Based on 34 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 · Toyo Proxes Sport B · Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available83—
Rim diameters17″ – 21″—
Tread depth9 - 10/32″9/32″
UTQG240 AA A180 A A
Treadwear warranty25,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side WallBlackwall
Max pressure50 - 51 psi51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Toyo Proxes Sport

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08

Winner: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 — better snow, handling and treadwear. Pick the Toyo Proxes Sport if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 scores 65 vs 34 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 scores 79 vs 55 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 scores 63 vs 44 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 scores 68 vs 54 on comfort.

Tire A · Toyo Proxes Sport
Tire B · Yokohama Advan Neova AD08

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Proxes Sport or Advan Neova AD08?

Which is better in the wet, Proxes Sport or Advan Neova AD08?

Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 69 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Proxes Sport or Advan Neova AD08?

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 75 vs 62 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Proxes Sport or Advan Neova AD08?

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 65 vs 34 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Proxes Sport or Advan Neova AD08?

Toyo Proxes Sport, 71 vs 67 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Proxes Sport or Advan Neova AD08?

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 68 vs 54 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Proxes Sport or Advan Neova AD08?

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 63 vs 44 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