Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08RS review
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The Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08RS receives heavily polarized feedback, largely driven by comparisons to its predecessor, the AD08R. Many enthusiasts and track-focused drivers find the RS compound—redesigned to meet EU regulations—disappointingly hard, lacking the raw grip and sticky performance of the older model.
What owners say
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- 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
59/100From 40 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 40 owner reviews found online.
The Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08RS receives heavily polarized feedback, largely driven by comparisons to its predecessor, the AD08R. Many enthusiasts and track-focused drivers find the RS compound—redesigned to meet EU regulations—disappointingly hard, lacking the raw grip and sticky performance of the older model. However, drivers utilizing the tire primarily for spirited street driving and mixed road-track duties praise its exceptional treadwear longevity, stiff sidewalls, and civilized road manners.
Pros
- Exceptional treadwear longevity and durability
- Stiff, robust sidewalls providing precise turn-in response
- Good wet performance and hydroplaning resistance for a sporty tire
- Resistant to overheating and going 'greasy' during sustained abuse
- Quieter and more comfortable on the road than traditional track semi-slicks
Cons
- Noticeably lower dry grip and higher limits compared to the older AD08R
- Prone to loud squealing early before reaching true limits
- Harder compound can feel unpredictable or slippery when cold or in wet conditions
- Lacks the progressive feedback and ultimate bite expected from a true semi-slick
Worth knowing
- Lotus Elise and Honda S2000 owners transitioning from the older AD08R or standard UHP tires reported distinct disappointments regarding lost grip and steering feedback.
- Drivers of lighter front-wheel-drive hatchbacks and mid-engine platforms (like the MR2) found the tire's long wear life and heat tolerance well-suited for dual-duty street and occasional track use.
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