Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 4 + 1 road tests and 2,195 + 308 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 3 PS3 leads, 74–70 Narrow edge
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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.”
Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 77 · 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.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Pilot Sport 3 PS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests | 78 | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 82 |
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 67.5 = 74
Pilot Sport 3 PS3: 60% × 67.2 + 40% × 82.2 = 73
| Source | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Pilot Sport 3 PS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests | 70 | 76 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 84 |
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 70 + 40% × 63.7 = 67
Pilot Sport 3 PS3: 60% × 76.2 + 40% × 84.3 = 79
| Source | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Pilot Sport 3 PS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 52 (est.) | – |
| Reviews found online | 12 | – |
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 52 (est.) + 40% × 12.3 = 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).
| Source | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Pilot Sport 3 PS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 62 | ≈ 70 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 75 |
ADVAN Fleva V701: 40% × 62.4 + 60% × 60.9 = 62
Pilot Sport 3 PS3: 40% × 70 (est.) + 60% × 75.4 = 73
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Sport 3 PS3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
| Source | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Pilot Sport 3 PS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 75 | – |
| Reviews found online | 60 | – |
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 74.6 + 40% × 59.7 = 69
| Source | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Pilot Sport 3 PS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests | 75 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 66 |
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 59.3 = 69
Pilot Sport 3 PS3: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 65.5 = 66
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 0.36).
| Source | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Pilot Sport 3 PS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 72 | 81 |
| Source | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Pilot Sport 3 PS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests | 71 | 54 |
| Category | Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 | Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 74 |
| Dry | 74 | 73 |
| Wet | 67 | 79 |
| Snow | 36 | – |
| Comfort | 62 | 73 |
| Noise | 69 | – |
| Treadwear | 69 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 81 |
| Efficiency | 71 | 54 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
ADVAN Fleva V701
Pilot Sport 3 PS3
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.
| Discipline | Category | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Pilot Sport 3 PS3 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #8/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | 95% #3/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 97% #3/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 92% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #21/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | 89% #3/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 97% #3/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 82% #7/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 80% #3/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 71% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 82% #3/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | #10/16 2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 225/45 R17 | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“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 ?”
“Yokohama advan fleva v701? Currently looking at stock sizes for my 99 MRS and the v701s are the only decent set I can find. I live in Canada and I was planning on ordering them for next week, and just thought to do one more validation check before driving out to Bellingham. Pretty new to picking out my own tires, trying to also stay within 550-600usd or maxish 800-850cad including tax if possible.”
“Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 in 2026 Do they make sense today? I’d put them on a hatchback (1300kg) and I usually drive up to 180-200 km/h with quick accelerations and curves in my daily. Weather is usually sunny, but sometimes it rains. Are them still a safe and a good choice, or are there some other brands that should result better for my driving style (and for my 215/45 r18 rims)? Thanks in advance.”
Based on 22 community posts
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.
“PS3 or rainsports do pretty well for daily use with the odd track day too.”
“Michelin PS3 MO1 vs Pirelli Pzero MO About to order 4 new tires for this 2012 Mercedes CLS500 SB (X218), but tire choices are quite limited. Sizes: 255/40R18 99Y front 285/35R18 97Y rear Currently running Pirelli Pzero MO on all corners, which are in desperate need of replacement. Unfortunately, Michelin PS4, PS5 or PS4S are not available in both these sizes in Europe. The PS4 has been quite an improvement over the PS3 iirc, so it feels wrong to go for the PS3. However, the Pirelli Pzero MO isn’t the newest PZ5 iteration nor the previous PZ4 I suppose. So… Should we go for another set of Pirelli Pzero or the Michelin PS3? (PFA) Read more”
“In the past I've used the DWS on several cars including a 2002 Carrera 4..........yes I put High Performance All Seasons on a Porsche. They were much quieter and tread wear was much better than summer tires. After years of pushing it to the limit I've mellowed in years and attitude. Not too much over the limit driving these days so the DWS fits my needs perfectly. However, I was not aware that this tire is available in 20 or 21 inch tires??? I have also had good results with Michelin PS3 All Seasons but they are not available (at least from Tire Rack) for the GL 20" or 21" set up.”
Based on 37 community posts
| Attribute | A · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 70 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 300 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Narrow edge: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 — better wet, comfort and handling. Pick the Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 if efficiency and treadwear matter most to you.
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 71 vs 54 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 scores 79 vs 67 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 scores 73 vs 62 on comfort.
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 scores 81 vs 72 on handling.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3, 79 vs 67 on our wet score.
Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 73 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3, 73 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 69 vs 66 on our treadwear score.
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 71 vs 54 on our efficiency 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
