The Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R is a summer track-day tyre with strongly praised dry grip and generally progressive breakaway. Standing water, cold grip and ride comfort are limitations for some owners, while steering praise in reviews conflicts with criticism in tests.
The Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R is a summer track-day tyre whose strongest support comes from owners praising dry grip: 33 favourable accounts against one criticism. Progressive breakaway and steering feedback are also generally liked, making dry-road and circuit use its more convincing role. However, the two track-day tests are less enthusiastic about steering, repeatedly criticising slow or unclear response. Their overall results, second of five in 2019 and fourth of five in 2017, also temper the strong owner enthusiasm. The 2019 testers found limited overheating and consistent lap times.
Wet grip has more owner praise than criticism, and both tests found useful wet-weather qualities, but standing water is a concern for a minority. Wet braking was unusually strong in 2019 compared with a weak 2017 result. Six owners mention aquaplaning concerns and six cold-weather limitations; a firm ride is another minority complaint. Wear and noise vary, with both durable service and rapid track wear reported. One owner's later review describes intrusive noise after mid-life, but that is insufficient to establish a common ageing pattern.
The quick answer
Owners say83%from 46 owner reviews89% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesStrongly praised dry gripGenerally progressive breakawayStanding-water concerns from a minorityCold-weather grip limitations for some ownersSummarised from the tests and owner reviews
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.
Nicely balanced on the Mazda, but poor reactions to large steering lock so not ideal for beginners. The tyre doesn't overheat much, and allows for constant laptimes. A good wet performance means this tyre could be a good choice as an everyday tyre, but for the price you could get the Hankook for track and Continental for road.
How good is the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R stops 2% longer than premium rivals and 1.6% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 32/100, and owners rate it 7.2/10 in the wet from 46 reviews.
How good is the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R stops 1% shorter than premium rivals and 4.1% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 17/100, and owners rate it 9.5/10 in the dry from 46 reviews.
How many miles does the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R last?
Based on test and owner data, the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R is expected to last around 18,571 miles (29,887 km).
What do owners say about the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R?
Across 46 owner ratings the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R averages 83%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.5 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 7.1. 8 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 90% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R?
Owners rate the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R 7.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 41 reviews.
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How well do the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R 7.3 out of 10 for wear across 41 reviews. 8 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R again?
89% of owners say they would buy the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R again, based on the 44 owner reviews that answered the question. 61% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R's dry grip?
Of the 40 owner reviews analysed for the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R, 34 mention dry grip: 33 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Traction is incredible in the dry". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R's wet grip?
Of the 40 owner reviews analysed for the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R, 18 mention wet grip: 14 praise it (confident wet grip) and 4 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "I was amazed by the level of grip on wet". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R's steering feel?
Of the 40 owner reviews analysed for the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R, 12 mention steering feel: 10 praise it (precise steering) and 2 criticise it (vague steering). One owner wrote: "road feedback, immediacy on steering inputs and grip level are absolutely amazing". Read those reviews
What does the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R replace?
The Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R is the successor to the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 in Yokohama's range.
Questions and Answers for the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
I have got this tyre mounted on my Celica, and with winter approaching, I am wondering if these would perform worse than a budget or mid-range tyre like a Goodride… Show moreI have got this tyre mounted on my Celica, and with winter approaching, I am wondering if these would perform worse than a budget or mid-range tyre like a Goodride or Avon in cold and wet conditions?
I had these tyres mounted on a car I only planned to use on track or on the road during the summer for weekends. Now I am considering using the it through the British winter as an everyday car and wondering if it I need to fit more suitable tyres? Show less
September 16, 2021
This is an interesting question. I'm afraid I don't know the answer, I would imagine in the cold and wet these would be worse than a budget tyre!
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What's the TW?
October 6, 2019
I'm afraid we don't keep treadwear rating on record for the AD08R, I'm sure Yokohama will be able to answer the question in your size.
Dry grip is the clear strength of the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R, praised in 33 accounts against one criticism, with steering feedback and progressive breakaway also generally liked. Wet grip has more supporters than critics, but six owners raise standing-water concerns and six mention cold-weather limitations, each about one in seven. A firm ride is another minority complaint, while noise and wear are more mixed. Mid-life and end-of-life reports include both durable road use and rapid wear with track driving. One owner's later review describes intrusive noise and reduced performance after mid-life, but this is an individual experience; another pair of posts repeats the same account. The average score is 82% across 41 reviews, with 36 positive.
What owners mention most counted across 40 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 46 ratings
Owner score83%
Dry Grip95%
Handling92%
Road Feedback91%
Wear73%
Wet Grip72%
Comfort71%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 77%
“This will be the end of life review for this tyre (25000miles /40000km). I have run 2 sets of ad08r back to back. My car is 2019 FK8 FBO Custom tuned , FWD (350whp 510nm) . I love this tyre when it was new. It grips...”
“Needs tons of heat to develop initial grip and losses grip when cooled down abruptly. Very poor grip and handling on wet when paired with powerful rear wheel drive (too hard sidewall cannot transfer torque properly)...”
“Best tire money can buy, its the ultimate street & also track proven! Used 4 pieces & 2 till end of lifespan..front 2 pieces lasted amazingly close to 57k km & rear still going strong 64k km! Will definitely buy again!”
On the road they are allright. But on track, I really don't like them. The AD07 were much better. on road and track. So now I'll buy another set of wheels. One for the track, probably with toyos r888r that I tried before, but aren't for the road. And maybe AD09 for the road, but haven't tried them yet
This will be the end of life review for this tyre (25000miles /40000km). I have run 2 sets of ad08r back to back. My car is 2019 FK8 FBO Custom tuned , FWD (350whp 510nm) . I love this tyre when it was new. It grips well, handles well, road feedback and all I would give 9/10. Wet 7/10 and comfort 7/10. The tyre lasted 2 years before I really had to change it. Reason: The tyre noise was just too much for me to bear, sounds like a wheel bearing gone bad just about at any speed. The tread still had 30% left though. I would personally say this tyre is great when new-mid life, but after mid life and going beyond 2 years, minus “2 points” on all categories that I’ve ranked initially. Of course with all tyres, the scores would drop, thats expectable. However most people replace tyres when worn, but for this tyre its actually the noise, it’s just unbearable. Despite that i would still rate highly for ad08r even though they stopped making it. I would personally use it no more than 18 months. After that, discard it even if you still have treads left. Overall, I am happy with it throughout its use. Kept me safe both spirited driving on the streets and total 3 light track duty (3 sessions of 3-5 short laps with 80-90% effort). To buy again, I don’t think so. I’ve moved on, now with Potenza RE71RS, currently that tyre is the grippiest tyre I've ever put on my FK8 imo, a bar up from A052. But then again this can change as it ages/wear, will review them later mid life/end life.
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Needs tons of heat to develop initial grip and losses grip when cooled down abruptly. Very poor grip and handling on wet when paired with powerful rear wheel drive (too hard sidewall cannot transfer torque properly).
Absolutely terrible in wet, literally zero resistance to aquaplanning, not enough groove pattern.
Gives great feeling and handling in corners when hot which is the only advantage. In other case completely useless on regular road or in wet. I recommend to use only on track without any moisture.
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Bought this ones for continuous and mixed use street/track.
Car is an Audi TT 2011. No modifications.
Tires lasted 10 months, 8.000km and 6 trips to the track day (150 laps or so).
They are completely gone now.
Incredible dry grip.
Way above expected wet grip, even better than my previous PS4 245/45/18.
Feedback is great and the car wich is already very easy to handle becomes nearly boring on track.
Only real CON is the price. They are way way up the price curve. So expensive it's probably cheaper having an extra set of wheels and buying second hand slicks (wich still faster than the NEOVA by far for track purposes).
If price is not a problem, this rubber will
Have these tires on my Nissan laurel and had them on my s14 silvia. Traction is incredible in the dry. Reasonable in the rain. Very quiet, very predictable tire.
Price is a bit high, but compared what there is to lose, it's no question. Would by again or try the new ad09 when I get the chance.
Best tyre I've ever tested. Road/track day. I was amazed by the level of grip on wet. In dry you can push your car to the limits and the tyre keep the pace, unbeatable. I even went faster than other cars with full race tires in a track day.
Bought these tyres for my Clio 182 for spirited road use and occasional track use.
Once tyres have a little heat in them grip levels increase in the dry. Also the progressiveness of the tyres is good, they give you plenty of warning before letting go. Stiffer sidewalls give great feel on circuit too. They have also stood up to track work and not worn as fast as i thought.
I rarely run the car in wet conditions. However they are ok but without heat on the road they can be a little less predictable. They also do not like standing water! Compared to the Michelin PS3 i was running previously, they are not as manageable in wet conditions.
Ive done 3000 spirited miles and one trip to the Nurburgring and they have around 4mm left in the centre of the tyre which is very impressive.
Id be tempted to buy these gain however i may go for a Federal 595RSR or a Nankang NS2r for comparison.
In a word great tyre, so sad to read mixed reviews on a new AD08RS.
Yes it is loud, and yes it is very stiff compromising the comfort, but road feedback, immediacy on steering inputs and grip level are absolutely amazing. Never drove the car on them on sub zero temperatures but on temperatures close to zero these tend to heat up quickly just by normal driving peace.
As a TD tyre it performs rather well, good resistance to overheating and almost semi-slick level of grip. Currently I am on a set of MPSC2 and times I put down are within 1s compared to AD08R.
All this comes at the price of trading the wet weather performance. On a damp road you will be fine but hit the puddle and you are going to be all over the place. Personally tested, not a nice feeling...
Replaced front tyres after 5000 km and 2 TDs.
Hello I am from Athens Greece so average tarmac here (unfortunately).I drive a Seat Leon mk1 1.8t 20v.with Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R 225/45/17 91Y tyres. On dry tarmac they give great handling and feedback on close turn roads and they offer great confidence - while on highways they are excellent offering great grip on high speeds and also on emergency brakes .On wet tarmac either on close turn roads or on highways you just cant find the tyre's limits ,so you drive more preservative.
Can't say anything more than best reviews here. I used to buy these tyres for long now, since they were "Ad08" not "R", on my subarus : they are the best out of many previous tyres tests for me on my "toy/track" STI, and as a bonus I reached 5000kms for the first time with one set - Since this time, I never change again !
I think the one word to describe these tyres is : confidence.
I use them on my daily STI too, I just switch to V105 for winter conditions. Sometimes I test other tyres on this car when i want different grip, cause il like having fun at lower speed on this car.
Just to know I have >700Nm, crush some gearboxes on my trackcar, and this tyre never peeled off like many others on hard track use, even when touching bumpers. I also can do long sessions on my favorite track (>30min), it doesnt overheat too fast.
I'm currently on my third set of AD08Rs. All 3 sets have been acquired at different stage's of life over the last 2 years so i'd assume my review on them should be fairly comprehensive for my use-case.
1'st set i got was off a friend which were relatively new with about 85% thread left on them. 2'nd set popped up really cheap as a used set at around 60% life and i got the 3'rd set new.
For daily use:
Honestly, a surprisingly well-behaved race-orientated tyre for the road. No real drama. It's perfectly acceptable in terms of conform and noise (given i run pretty stiff coilovers and exhaust isn't exactly silent). Ran RE003 Potenza's before this which is more of a road-bias performance tyre and i barely, if at all, notice any difference in comfort. Dry grip undoubtedly, is excessive for everyday road use. Trust me, i'll hardly ever have a lack of it in the dry. In the wet, they behave well too. When they're new, cruising on the highway at 100-120kmph isn't much of a big deal but of course, don't go crazy and you'll be fine. Wear on these i'd assume are fine as well if you swap between track and daily alignments. As i had a string of trackdays, i made the mistake of leaving a rather aggressive track alignment on and yet, they lasted a 6 months on a combo of daily driving and track work.
For the Track:
In terms of outright grip, they're great. Comparable to the R888Rs and anything else in the upper echelon of street-legal performance tyres, if not better. They let go very progressively and you'll hear they screech long before they give-up on you. One complaint i have tho, is feedback. Perhaps it's the specific alignment i'm running or some weird steering geometry at play but they feel numb. Going straight, mid-corner, on full lock, on breaking, they just feel numb to me. Hence, if it's your first time out on them, it'll take you sometime to learn ther limit as you'll have to go off your other senses to determined whether or not you're gonna implant yourself into that wall out of turn-14.
Aside from the lack of feedback, overall a very good tire.
