Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 57% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 57 · 2,195 reviews analysed Road tests 73 · 4 tests
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Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 has a Relative Score of 65 out of 100 among summer tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for dry (78) and weakest for comfort (62). 2,195 owner reviews rate it 57 out of 100. 79% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 2 wear tests: about 32,000 km (20,000 miles) on average, newest 2019.
Owners rate it 16 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
57/100From 2,195 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
73/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2,195 owner reviews found online.
The Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 is widely praised as an exceptional value-focused Ultra-High-Performance summer tire, offering impressive dry and wet grip that rivals top-tier competitors at a significantly lower price point. Users frequently highlight its comfortable ride quality, low road noise, and precise steering feedback, making it a popular choice for light sports cars and daily drivers alike. While most reviewers report satisfaction with its road manners and handling, a minority note that the tread wear can be faster than expected under aggressive driving conditions.
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
- High value and affordability compared to premium tier alternatives
- Attractive tread design and sidewall appearance
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
- Limited performance in very cold temperatures or near freezing conditions
Worth knowing
- Extremely popular among Mazda Miata (MX-5) and Toyota MR2 Spyder owners, who praise the tire's ability to fit harder-to-find smaller enthusiast sizes (such as 15-inch and 16-inch wheels) while complementing light-weight handling.
- Owners of hatchbacks and compact performance cars (like the Honda Fit, Mini Cooper, and Fiat 500) note that the tire significantly improves daily comfort and reduces cabin noise compared to stiffer factory options.
- Some drivers utilizing these tires on heavier or higher-horsepower sedans noted that the softer sidewalls can feel slightly less sharp during high-speed maneuvers compared to dedicated track-focused rubber.
6 published test appearances (4 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18
6th of 22
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 2nd of 22 |
Source: Consumer Reports
2019 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
14th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 15th of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 17th of 20 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 20 | |
| Value | 17th of 20 | |
| Price | 17th of 20 | |
| Wear | 14th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 14th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
16th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 21st of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 45 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 tire Test · 225/45 R17
9th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
2017 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
19th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Wear | 9th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 Auto Bild Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
15th of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | A |
| EU label: energy | C in 91% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 67–72 dB |
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What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
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.
From 22 threads and comments.
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