Tests 69 · 2 tests Owners 69 · 46 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 5 in 2019 17 inch Track Day Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 4 S is ahead, 81–71
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Tests 81 · 27 tests Owners 82 · 6,601 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre Test (dry handling)
“Depending on the size they are absolutely overkill for street use on stock motor. I just installed a set of 245 ps4s on 17x9 rpf1s and its almost impossible to trigger the abs and traction co trol. The car is on absolute rails. That being said, if you have the money, there is not really any negatives from that. I intend to use mine on track days. Felt the cup 2s were overkill for 2 to 3 track days a year.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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76
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 S +1591Why this score
Source ADVAN Neova AD08R Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) 70 92 Reviews found online 84 89 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) 97% 100% -
69
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 S +1685Why this score
Source ADVAN Neova AD08R Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) 67 85 Reviews found online 71 85 Wet Braking (% of best) 89% 94% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 96% -
52
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source ADVAN Neova AD08R Pilot Sport 4 S Reviews found online 41 – -
67
Comfort
Pilot Sport 4 S +875Why this score
Source ADVAN Neova AD08R Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 66 81 -
67
Noise
Pilot Sport 4 S +269Why this score
Source ADVAN Neova AD08R Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 68 – -
64
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 S +771Why this score
Source ADVAN Neova AD08R Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 63 71 -
81
Handling
Pilot Sport 4 S +586Why this score
Source ADVAN Neova AD08R Pilot Sport 4 S Reviews found online 81 86
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 81 |
| Dry | 76 | 91 |
| Wet | 69 | 85 |
| Snow | 52 | – |
| Comfort | 67 | 75 |
| Noise | 67 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 71 |
| Handling | 81 | 86 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
ADVAN Neova AD08R
81
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4 S
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | ADVAN Neova AD08R | Pilot Sport 4 S | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #5/5 · 2017 Track Day Tyre Test | 97% #3/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test | −4.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #4/5 · 2017 Track Day Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre Test | −2.5 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/5 · 2019 17 inch Track Day Tyre Test | 33% #3/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | +16.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 92% #3/5 · 2017 Track Day Tyre Test | 97% #6/7 · 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test | −4.8 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 70% #4/5 · 2019 17 inch Track Day Tyre Test | 85% #7/9 · 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test | −14.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% #4/5 · 2017 Track Day Tyre Test | 94% #2/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | −4.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #4/5 · 2017 Track Day Tyre Test | 96% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ADVAN Neova AD08R
Pros
- Unbeatable dry grip and track performance
- Razor-sharp steering response and exceptional road feedback
- Stiff sidewalls providing precise turn-in and cornering stability
Cons
- High tire noise that can worsen significantly as the tire ages
- Stiff ride quality and compromised overall comfort
- Prone to aquaplaning and reduced traction in standing water or heavy rain
Tire B Pilot Sport 4 S
Pros
- Exceptional grip and predictable handling in both dry and wet conditions
- Noticeable reduction in road noise and improved ride comfort compared to competitors and run-flats
- Sharper steering response and improved cornering stability
Cons
- High initial purchase price
- Rapid tread wear reported by some aggressive drivers and track users
- Soft sidewalls can cause a slightly vague or laggy initial response during rapid steering transitions
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S as a benchmark max-performance summer tire, praising its outstanding dry and wet grip, stability, and daily driving refinement. Common criticisms focus on its premium price, rapid tread wear on high-powered heavy vehicles or hot track sessions, and significantly reduced grip in cold weather. Many enthusiasts consider it an ideal street tire, though some note softer sidewalls compared to predecessors or recommend dedicated track tires for hard circuit driving.
r/Corvette
·1 upvote ·2026-07-14
“I live in north east ohio and have a 730 wheel horsepower zr1. I have the pilot sport 4s summer tire. When the car was stock I could drive it in 45 and up and feel safe. Now at 730 it’s a little so so around 48 degrees. As far as rain. I have never felt like I was out of control with the car up to 75-80 in a fkin monsoon worth of rain. I had 10K miles on them with plenty of burnouts and plenty of 170 mph pulls and they had excellent tread life still, I had to replace due to a nail and an object in the road ruining the sidewall on the other one. I know everyone says they don’t last for shit, but 10K miles on a ZR1 track alignment and I had plenty of tread on them. I bet they’d go 20-30K miles with my driving style no problem.”
r/WRXSTi
·149 upvotes ·2025-07-09
“New tires Pilot Sport 4s got some new Pilot Sport 4s in 245/40/18. way different to my yokohama advan AS+. a lot more grip, obviously. very minimal to no sidewall flex. very good tires. i had pilot sport 3's on my 2013 hatchback wrx back in the day. feels good to get back on some good tires again. Read more”
r/Golf_R
·1 upvote ·2021-03-17
“I run the all seasons on my Golf because I drive ~400+ miles per week in all matter of weather. The high tread wear rating and all-weather grip make more sense for me. But, having run the max performance PS4s before, if you’re cool with having two sets, they are basically impossible to beat. Absolute magic tires.”
Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Track day durability#High price vs alternatives#Tread life and wear#Cold weather performance#Sidewall stiffness and comfort
Based on 208 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 1 | 110 |
| Rim diameters | 19″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 200 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
81
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S — better wet, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 85 vs 69 on wet.
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You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 91 vs 76 on dry.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 75 vs 67 on comfort.
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You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 71 vs 64 on treadwear.
Tire A · Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.