The Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 is an extreme performance summer tyre with strongly praised dry grip, steering feedback and progressive breakaway. Standing water and heat-related issues during some circuit use are its main reported limitations.
The Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 is a mid-range extreme performance summer tyre with strong support for dry grip, handling and feedback. Twenty favourable dry-grip comments without criticism lead its owner record, with steering feel and progressive breakaway also generally liked. EVO's 2014 test reinforces the dry-performance praise, placing it fourth of ten and describing a track-day tyre that could work on the road. That gives it a clearer case for drivers prioritising dry-road response and occasional circuit use than for an unqualified all-weather role.
Wet grip receives more owner praise than criticism, and EVO considered it acceptable, but standing water is a distinct concern in four accounts. Three reviews also describe heat-related problems on track, so the strong initial grip should not be taken as proof of sustained performance in long sessions. Comfort has more supporters than detractors, but the test record adds little detail beyond the 2014 verdict and sixth of nine in EVO's 2010 comparison. Most reviews lack a life stage, and one owner's two largely similar posts do not establish an ageing trend. Long-term behaviour is therefore less certain than its dry-grip reputation.
The quick answer
Owners say83%from 30 owner reviews93% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesStrong dry gripGenerally good dry handlingAquaplaning concerns from a minorityHeat-related problems in some circuit-use accountsSummarised 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 January 2025.
Yokohma took a gamble when it nominated the AD08 instead of the V105, but it paid off. Sensational in the dry, surprisingly "ok" in the wet, and performing well on the road too, the AD08 is a trackday tyre you can drive every day
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How many miles does the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 is expected to last around 10,667 miles (17,167 km).
What do owners say about the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08?
Across 30 owner ratings the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 averages 83%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.4 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 92% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08?
Owners rate the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 7.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 25 reviews.
How well do the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 7 out of 10 for wear across 25 reviews. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 4,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 again?
93% of owners say they would buy the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 again, based on the 30 owner reviews that answered the question. 70% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What do owners say about the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08's dry grip?
Of the 22 owner reviews analysed for the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 20 mention dry grip: 20 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Great tyre when warmed up - I cant find a tyre that will match it!". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08's wet grip?
Of the 22 owner reviews analysed for the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, 11 mention wet grip: 9 praise it (confident wet grip) and 2 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "The wet grip is good showing good communication with progressive breakaway". Read those reviews
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Dry grip is the clear point of agreement on the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, with 20 favourable mentions and no criticism. Dry handling, steering feedback and progressive breakaway are also generally liked, while wet grip draws nine positive comments against two negative ones. Standing water is a separate concern, raised in four accounts, roughly one in six reviews, despite that broader wet-grip praise. Three accounts describe heat-related issues during circuit use, so sustained track running is less settled than initial dry grip. The two posts by one owner remain strongly positive and largely repeat the same experience, rather than showing a clear ageing trend. Most reviews lack a life stage; the average is 84.1% across 25 reviews, with 23 positive.
What owners mention most counted across 22 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 30 ratings
Owner score83%
Dry Grip94%
Road Feedback90%
Handling90%
Comfort74%
Wet Grip72%
Wear70%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 76%
“Going from Continental Extreme DW to these Advans I sense a softer, tyre. This translates to a less sharp steering response and initial turn in feeling..but more overall grip as the tyre hangs on very well. Another...”
“I kind of bought these by mistake, I reviewed lots and got confused with the 048 and 08, as I use this car always on track. They overheat after a short time and the rubber starts moving across the tyre and eventually...”
“Dry grip is probably second to none (certainly that I have tried) for a tyre with enough tred to drive on the road in the rain. That said - they do not hold a candle to slicks on track and having recently driven to...”
Going from Continental Extreme DW to these Advans I sense a softer, tyre. This translates to a less sharp steering response and initial turn in feeling..but more overall grip as the tyre hangs on very well. Another effect of softness is that the tyre is compliant over bumps and potholes which is a nice surprise compared to the Contis. Surprising also is its sensitivity to tyre pressure...which provides a good fine tuning tool.
Yet to try them in the wet. Wear rate to be determined.
Excellent choice for an mx5 mk2.5 1.8 track modified.
Had R888s for years,nothing to compare actually.Quiet,comfort,strong sides,excellent for the mountain,track,and everyday drive too.
I used to have RE040 on my first Elise but their grip was only average in the dry and merely acceptable in the wet. My second Elise had AD07's as standard and again they were OK but nothing special so I tried some AD08 on the rear and the transformation was not quite what I was expecting. Once the tyres were warmed up the dry grip is very good but the important thing was how much more progressive they are. Driving right up to and over the limit is not much more confidence-inspiring. Their wet grip is also better than my old ADO7 and miles better than RE040's. Deep water can be a problem but that would be the same for most high performance tyres. The other thing is that they were quieter than my AD07's. It's just a pity I can't get them in 175/55 16's for the front.
Excellent tyres, they grip hard in the dry practically eliminating the squealing understeer I get with lesser tyres. the turn in is also a lot sharper due to the stiffer construction it makes the ride a little harder but its worth it. The wet grip is good showing good communication with progressive breakaway. however they do tend to aquaplane a little earlier in standing water than other not so extreme summer tyres. conclusion if you want a tyre for the road but also want some fun on the track these are up to the job!
The best high performance tyres that u can get, very very grip... I use them on my 400BHP EVO9, and take to track for few times, when getting hot it will feels much like semi slicks, and it much cheaper than other brand high performance tyres... highly recommended...love them... but unfortunately they do not provide enough sizes for big rims...
Staggering! These are the best tyres I have used on my Impreza's. I have used Goodyear GSD3's (V-pattern's), Falkern Super Steel 595's, Toyo T1R's (terrible), Goodyear Vreddie's, F1 Assy 1 (soft side wall), Pilot Sports (vague due to soft side wall, although grip levels are unmatched)
I went from the T1R to the AD08 and whilst in the tyre fitter's it was obvious seeing the two side by side (the T1R's had only completed 1K miles), the construction of the Yokohama was far superior. The carcass was very solid - sidewall and main tread part. A friend who was with me joked they hardly need inflating.
First drive out (120 miler round Shropshire's finest B-roads) was a revelation. Basically they seemed to totally sort my Type R Impreza. Turn-in is laser sharp with good feedback. General road feedback was good too, allowing a more fluid, connected drive. Grip levels (dry) are brilliant, all the way up to the limit. When the limit is reached there is a wide amount of safe, easily explorable progression. There's no sudden letting go.
The shoulder's of most tyres would be showing signs of wear after about 1K miles (car only used for blats out), but the Yoko's have not worn in this manner, and after 5K miles the shoulders are still completely intact
In short I am very impressed with the tyre, they do everything you could want from a tyre and do it well. They seem to suit the Impreza very well indeed. Highly recommended, and will buy again
I am really happy and satisfied with the Yokahamas. I' ve seen a considerable improvement from the original Bridgestones (although to be fair they weren't in mint condition when I bought the car). The Yokohamas are really goodin both dry and wet condition. I would surely reconsider these tires in the future.
Bought these for a standard roadgoing Saxo VTS used for Motorsport sprints, suffice it to say that in 20 events this year the car was placed in the top 2-3 places and 2 championships won. These tyres are phenomenal in the dry giving more grip and security than I would believe. fairly progressive and can throttle steer although on the one trackday car shakedown, I found that they overheat and start to block shift after more than 4 laps of the Rockingham inner circuit. They seem OK in the wet to and from events but not really tested in that vein. Much better than the Toyo Proxes T1-R's and highly recommended to dramatically improve the roadholding of a FWD car. The front ones are shot after one season but the rears hardly worn.
