Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601

Name: Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601
Brand: Yokohama
Rating: 78 (20 reviews)

Extreme Performance Summer

Replaces the A008P

The Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 is a performance summer tyre with owner praise for dry grip and responsive steering in normal driving. Its one test found long wet and dry braking distances, abrupt grip loss at the limit and high noise, while owner views on wet grip and wear are mixed.

The quick answer

Owners say 78% from 24 owner reviews 65% would buy again Read the reviews

Tests say 7^th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P7 of 7 · 2026 See every test

Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Wet Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

24owner reviews
191,525miles driven
1professional tests

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Tyre Reviews Score

Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601

6.3/10

Better than 33% of track and competition tyres

Limited Confidence
1 test
24 owner reviews

Scores of the 48 track and competition tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source	Better than	Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2026	31%	87%
Owner reviews24 owner reviews · rated 78%	46%	13%
Combined	33%	6.3

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other track and competition tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category	Better than	Weight	Tests
DryBraking and handling on dry roads	13%	61%	1
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet	87%	36%	1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort	91%	2%	1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface	58%		1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface	15%		1

Confidence

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Its own test results decide 79% of the test figure. The other 21% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

2026 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test AutoView · 225/45 R18 P7 / 7

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2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test P7 of 7

The Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 finished last in this test. The name carries weight with anyone who followed performance cars in the 2000s, but this pattern does not live up to it here. Normal driving is fine, and that is where most owners spend their time, but a sports tyre is judged on what happens when the driver asks for more, and the V601's step from grip to slide is too sudden to be comfortable with.

Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Circle Speed, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Noise Winner: Continental MaxContact MC7

Every independent test of the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601, newest first
Year	Test	Result	Award
2026	2026 AutoView Sport Tyre TestAutoView · 225/45 R18	P7 / 7

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Size Range54 sizes available

225-325Width30-50Profile17-21Rim2019First On Market

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

280UTQG treadwearAATractionATemperature9/32"Tread depth (new)25,000milesMileage warranty

Staggered fitments: 12,500 miles on the rear

Frequently Asked Questions

How good is the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 in the wet?

Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 stops 8.8% longer than premium rivals and 5.7% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 87/100, and owners rate it 7.9/10 in the wet from 24 reviews.

How good is the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 in the dry?

Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 stops 7.5% longer than premium rivals and 4.4% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 13/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 24 reviews.

What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 have?

In the US, the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 280, with traction AA and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. Yokohama backs it with a 25,000-mile limited treadwear warranty (12,500 miles on the rear of a staggered fitment). New, it has 9/32" (7.1 mm) of tread.

What do owners say about the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601?

Across 24 owner ratings the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 averages 78%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.5. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 74% of owners score it 70% or better.

How comfortable and quiet are the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601?

Owners rate the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 7.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 20 reviews.

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How well do the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 wear, according to owners?

Owners rate the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 6.5 out of 10 for wear across 20 reviews. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,000 miles.

Would owners buy the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 again?

65% of owners say they would buy the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 again, based on the 23 owner reviews that answered the question. 26% of them gave it the highest possible answer.

What do owners say about the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601's dry grip?

Of the 22 owner reviews analysed for the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601, 14 mention dry grip: 14 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Dry Grip and the handling feedback is just great and sticky!". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601's road noise?

Of the 22 owner reviews analysed for the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601, 14 mention road noise: 8 praise it (quiet) and 6 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "minimal road noise and great handling around the curves". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601's dry handling?

Of the 22 owner reviews analysed for the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601, 12 mention dry handling: 9 praise it (sharp dry handling) and 3 criticise it (vague dry handling). One owner wrote: "Taking out of the corner is easy, gripped and gives you so much confidence". Read those reviews

What does the Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 replace?

The Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 is the successor to the Yokohama A008P in Yokohama's range.

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Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 22 reviews

The Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 receives its clearest praise for dry grip, with 14 favourable comments and none critical, while dry handling also leans positive. Fifteen of 22 written reviews from 17 drivers are positive, with an average score of 74.1%. Wet grip is less convincing, attracting six critical comments against three favourable, although wet handling receives more praise than criticism. Noise divides opinion, with eight positive comments and six complaints, roughly a quarter of reviews, and tread life is also mixed at four positive comments against three negative. Repeat reviewers show no consistent decline in satisfaction over time.

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Owner ratings averaged from 24 ratings

Owner score 78%
Dry Grip 90%
Road Feedback 84%
Handling 83%
Wet Grip 79%
Comfort 73%
Wear 65%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 94%

“I was using Yokohama set of 4 V105 & 4 RV2 on this MPV before. RV2 is silent & comfort type of tyre where V105 is comfort & light performance set of tyre. MPV users usually prefer comfortable ride but I’m driving a 3.5L...”

Toyota Estima Aeras G
8,000 miles

Read full review → 790 found this helpful

Most critical 50%

“I gave into the all the marketing Yokohama did for the V601 on the GR Supra, and I was ultimately underwhelmed. The grip on this tire is great(especially during launch control), however, this tire lacks feedback. For...”

Toyota Supra
500 miles

Read full review → 890 found this helpful

Longest term 77%

“Dry grip is better than PS4 and F1A5, wet grip is same level to PS4 and F1A5, but handling/feeling to the car made me no confident in the corner. It is a noisy tyre and not comfort but the grip is outstanding.”

Mazda New Mazda 6 Estate Diesel
20,000 miles

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All 20 Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 reviews

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67%

Member October 19, 2026

Initial Impressions

Mazda 121
225/45 R19
25,000 miles

It is NOT a comfortable tyre, noisy when miles increase, wet grip is good

77%

Andri September 23, 2026

Mid-Life

Audi S4
255/35 R19
5,000 miles

After the initial wear-in period, the tyres have provided excellent dry grip, and acceptable wet braking, handling. You can't expect more from what are technically semi-slicks. Would definitely recommend in generally tropical/sunny areas, they're outstanding value for money, and feels terrific on my B8.5 audi S4 avant. Have just installed a pair on an audi TT 8N (2002), with the 240PS 1.8L T, will update within 3K miles.

Initial Impressions83% 2,000 milesMay 29, 2024

Bought them due to a lack of alternatives. Previously used P Zero Assimetrico, Dunlop Sport Maxx GT, GT Radial Champiro and Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymmetric.

They give better feedback in an AWD car (wet and dry) than the Champiro and P Zero, plus outlast both by some margin. Rides far better than either, too; roughly on par in terms of NVH and comfort as the Eagle F1s.

The Dunlop Sport Maxx GT is however more comfy, has marginally better wet performance and shorter braking distances. But they wear out even quicker than the Advan Apex.

I'm a lively and brisk driver, in both wet and dry conditions, and enjoy employing what i bought the car (RS4 Avant, 3.0L) for, finding quiet b-roads whenever i can.

Recommended if no completing alternatives, or you're on a budget.

80%

froggy September 1, 2026

Mid-Life

Mazda Mazda 3 BP 2.0
235/40 R18
8,953 miles

Previous reviews i mentioned very small slip angle and squeals in the corners at 50km/h but i was wrong
here to correct my review on this tyre, it was the alignment that was off, very off toe settings, after adjusting it and Camber at -2 degree ish its doing fantastic, i have done 2 track days 1 autocross with it as well its doing very well, with the proper inputs, after a proper alignment i barely hear any squeals unless i do a bad input like bad braking, bad steering etc

dry braking is a little weird not sure if its my input on a FWD Mazda 3 4th gen it leaves a bit to be desired, cornering on touge routes once of twice every week is fantastic on these tyres, love the feedback from the road, its stiff

at 30% treads i would not fly on wet roads thou, swapped it for a new set of Apex V601 at around 1.7-1.8mm depth

with a few months of bad toe alignment, extra scrub and track days and autocross case i gotten 8953.95miles 14,410km out of this set with rotation

Initial Impressions66% 3,700 milesJanuary 29, 2026

I would call the Yokohama Advan Apex V601 a good teacher that helps you get better at driving and a very talkative tyre, it has a very narrow optimal window not sure if it has a very small slip angle or what, it squeals early but not necessarily lost grip yet on the same corners with MaxContact 7 it feels like it takes less longitudinal G, Advan Apex V601 is sensitive to inputs, any bad input there will be feedback and it will understeer for me, i would say i feel MaxContact 7 is a much grippier tyre even when driving inputs are bad, imagine after improving your technique

noise level when new is equivalent to a worn out 1.7mm MaxContact 7

my apex v601 is 6000km in im down to 6.3-6.9mm of tread depth, did a 2 hour track day as well, it kind of help up, a lot of squeal thats for sure, but the feedback is great you can really feel when its almost loosing traction when its sliding, and if its really goin sideways, wear wise its quite ok for my slow pacing on the track, the flakes you see are rubber picked up on track, drive hard enough it will all fall away back to smooth tyre

i still dont know what mindset should i have right now, is having a narrow optimal grip window a good thing or a bad thing for a tyre, would i buy again? im really in a mixed feeling zone, MC7 is a top choice, more forgiving, more grip but not as direct, feedback is not much, i dont know where the limits of the MC7 is but V601 i can easily know how much i can push it, when to pull back, when to correct my steering

on the aesthetic side the outer shoulder tread design looks good thou hahhaha no idea why

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93%

Andrew Lin May 1, 2026

Initial Impressions

Audi S5
225/45 R17
1,250 miles

2014 Audi S5

Having driven over 1200 miles on these tires with countless launches, these tires have been perfect. Running a 10.8 1/4mile and a 2.9 0-60mph on this set up, it honestly was a great buy. I recenlty also did a 600 mile road trip in the same car and tire setup, it was a very nice drive with minimal road noise and great handling around the curves. There were really no issues personally, but noticed that it would need to get quite warm before max performance which is normal.

Overall great buy !

71%

Nikkie February 13, 2026

Initial Impressions

Nissan Skyline V35
235/45 R18
17,000 miles

I changed to these tyres as the ones that came on the car when I bought the car back at 88400KM didn't look the greastest. However these ones have gone through the Australian summer and are still holding up to great control. I have gone through heavy rain and some of the hottest days, not once did they loose traction. if you are looking for cheap BUT decent rubber for your car I would recommed them

94%

Member August 5, 2025

Toyota Estima Aeras G
235/50 R18
8,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

I was using Yokohama set of 4 V105 & 4 RV2 on this MPV before. RV2 is silent & comfort type of tyre where V105 is comfort & light performance set of tyre.
MPV users usually prefer comfortable ride but I’m driving a 3.5L V6 MPV I need a set of tyre can have good grip in dry as well as wet.
Surprisingly V601 is much quieter than I thought, side wall firm & excellent road conditions transmitting.

50%

Member August 23, 2024

Toyota Supra
275/35 R19
500 miles
Mostly Motorways
Spirited

I gave into the all the marketing Yokohama did for the V601 on the GR Supra, and I was ultimately underwhelmed. The grip on this tire is great(especially during launch control), however, this tire lacks feedback. For being a street / sports car-oriented tire, these don't do a great job at transmitting road feel to the steering wheel compared to the factory Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Another notable trait of the V601 is a considerable increase in stopping distance. Braking does not feel as confident as it used to and the tires tend to squeal under medium to hard braking. Initial bite when making sharper turns is quite reduced compared to the Michelin and overall, seems to have watered down a great sports car.

They tend to have a very muted on-center feel that results in less confidence and feel when taking a hard corner. I personally will not be running these again when it's time to replace tires. Decent option for a cheaper tire on a larger sized wheel, however I will be looking into other brands of tire from now on.

67%

Member May 12, 2024

Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R
225/40 R18
7,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Dry Grip is good. Wet Grip is acceptable but not really great. Highspeed cornering gives me less confident on how the tyre behave. It sometime gives tyre noise on corner as if its trying to grip the road.

67%

Member May 12, 2024

Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R
225/40 R18
7,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

67%

Member May 11, 2024

Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R
225/40 R18
7,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

84%

Member October 12, 2023

Honda Civic FK7 Sport
235/40 R18
18,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Spirited

Started using a set of this Yokohama Advan APEX since late last year.
Dry Grip and the handling feedback is just great and sticky! Taking out of the corner is easy, gripped and gives you so much confidence. I like the road feedback, superb on dry surface (at a speed of 165 km/h) and also good on a wet surface (at a speed 120 km/h). Sometimes a bit struggle with traction (slightly on a higher-side of speed) but manageable. Basically the wet grip is just better than other normal UHP tires but a bit lower than those Michelin PS4 / Continental CSC7.
On a comfort side, I guess due to a stiff sidewall, it makes the road feedback better but like me, I prefer feedback over comfort.
Tire wear, I've been running close to 30,000KM on my Honda Civic FK7 Sport and the tread left approximately 35% left.
Overall, I love this tires, a bit cheaper than a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (which is the set that I am using before I change it to this Advan APEX) and also I would buy again. Love the grip and also love the sidewall design too ;-)

77%

Andri September 30, 2023

Audi S4
255/35 R19
900 miles
A Combination of Roads

Bought these for a B8 Audi S4 Avant (mildly tuned, ECU; 404PS) as a replacement for the no-longer-in-stock Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport, and they've been a pleasant surprise.

They're not the quietest (Michelin, Pirelli and Dunlop UHPs have better NVH) but easily superior to Toyo Proxes, Nankangs and GT Radials for highway rides. They are comfy, however; and predictable. Wear could be a concern for the spirited driver.

Precise feedback (for an audi), excellent grip and a completely predictable performance profile. Just great for hot hatches and sub 400bhp cars. Reason being they're a bit too lively in slick and wet conditions due to it's racy design.

Still, one of the better tyres in it's price range

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