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Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R review

Name: Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
Brand: Yokohama

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Owners 69 · 46 reviews analysed Road tests 69 · 2 tests

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The Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R is widely praised by driving enthusiasts as a hardcore, extreme-performance street and track tire offering phenomenal dry grip, razor-sharp steering response, and exceptional handling predictability. While users note trade-offs in ride comfort, tire noise at higher mileage, and limited standing-water resistance, the general consensus is that its stiffness and track-bred capabilities make it a top-tier choice for spirited driving.

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

69/100

From 46 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 90%

Dry

Overall dry

83.4

Corner stability

76.2

Dry traction

77.4

Steering response

75.9

Wet

Overall wet

71.4

Wet traction

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

40.6

Comfort

Overall comfort

65.9

Noise

Overall noise

67.6

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

63.1

Handling

Overall handling

81.4

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By road tests

69/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry

70.3

Wet

By discipline (% of best in test)

Dry Braking

60%

Dry Handling

60%

Subj. Dry Handling

40%

Wet Braking

80%

Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth	9/32″
UTQG	200 A A
Sidewall	Blackwall
Max pressure	51 psi

Size	Retailer
255/35 R19	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 46 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Unbeatable dry grip and track performance
Razor-sharp steering response and exceptional road feedback
Stiff sidewalls providing precise turn-in and cornering stability
Progressive and predictable limit behavior
Surprising durability and wear characteristics for a semi-slick style tire

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
High purchase price

Worth knowing

Drivers with lightweight sports cars and hatchbacks (such as the Lotus Elise, Toyota GT86, and Honda Civic Type R) frequently highlight the massive transformation in cornering agility and steering weight.
Vehicles with higher horsepower (e.g., modified AWD turbos like Evos and Subarus, and FWD hot hatches) benefit heavily from the extreme dry traction, though some lower-horsepower cars felt over-tired by the excessive grip.