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Yokohama Advan Sport V105
Replaced by the Yokohama Advan Sport V107
The Yokohama Advan Sport V105 is a sporty, confidence-inspiring ultra high performance summer tyre that prioritises sharp steering response and engaging dry-road handling. It's widely praised by drivers for its strong grip and progressive breakaway, and it can feel genuinely “special” when pushed. However, independent testing shows a more mixed overall picture, with recurring penalties in wet braking, noise and fuel efficiency that keep it mid-pack against newer premium rivals.
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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 July 2026.
- 45owner reviews
- 275,266miles driven
- 15professional tests
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View Test ResultsTested 15 times by independent publications, the Yokohama Advan Sport V105 averages a finish of 9th.
Finishing position in each test
2022/23 Tyre Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test P7 of 9
The Yokohama Advan Sport V105 might be an aging tyre, but it still shows off its sporty credentials with excellent handling in the dry and wet, and excellent grip around the dry handling lap. Unfortunately the tyre can't match the dry handling performance in dry braking, or either of the wet grip tests, and has very high rolling resistance and noise levels. Hopefully the new Advan Sport V107 retains the dry handling performance while improving the wet grip and rolling resistance.
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022/23 Tyre Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 225/45 R17 | P7 / 9 | Tested by Tyre Reviews |
| 2020 | 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre TestAuto Bild · 265/35 R19 | P7 / 10 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18 | P26 / 50 | |
| 2018 | 2018 Test World Summer Tyre TestTest World · 225/45 R17 | P13 / 16 | |
| 2016 | 2016 EVO Summer Performance Tyre TestEVO · 235/35 R19 | P2 / 9 | |
| 2016 | 2016 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/40 R18 | P8 / 9 | |
| 2016 | 2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 255/35 R20 | P4 / 6 | |
| 2016 | 2016 GTU Performance Summer Tyre TestGTU · 225/45 R17 | P11 / 14 | |
| 2016 | 2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 225/45 R17ADAC · 225/45 R17 | P8 / 16 | |
| 2015 | 2015 EVO Magazine Performance Tyre TestEVO · 225/40 R18 | P2 / 10 | |
| 2015 | 2015 Auto Express Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17 | P7 / 11 | |
| 2015 | 2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 225/40 R18 | P8 / 14 | |
| 2014 | 2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 225/50 R17 | P11 / 12 | |
| 2014 | 2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17 | P17 / 50 | |
| 2013 | 2013 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17 | P6 / 10 |
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Yokohama Advan Sport V105 Owner Reviews
Review this tyreWhat owners say summarised from 37 reviews
Drivers generally describe the Yokohama Advan Sport V105 as a sporty, confidence-inspiring UHP tyre with strong dry grip, sharp steering/turn-in, and predictable handling (including occasional track use). Many also report very good wet grip for a summer tyre, though performance is often said to be more temperature- and tread-depth-sensitive than newer top-tier rivals. The most consistent drawbacks are a firm ride over rough surfaces and a tendency toward higher perceived road noise on some vehicles, with repeated warnings that snow/freezing conditions are not its strength.
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Owner ratings averaged from 45 ratings
- Owner score 81%
- Dry Grip 90%
- Road Feedback 84%
- Handling 83%
- Wet Grip 80%
- Comfort 77%
- Wear 75%
Featured reviews
“Had these for a few years now on a Astra 1.9 SRi XP, I would not recommend them at all, ok in the dry but they are ditch finders in the wet, the previous tyres were cheap Nexus ones and were far better in the wet, I hit...”
“Supplied as OE by Mazda on the Mk4 MX-5 1.5. Very enjoyable tyre for a mainly fair weather car. Good dry balance. I love this tyre, which make the MX-5 feel quite darty and reponsive and have just replaced the original...”
All 37 Yokohama Advan Sport V105 reviews
- Mazda
- 195/50 R16
- 16,000 miles
OE tyre supplied on MX5 ND 1.5.
Steering feedback was really good as well as dry grip, but please note that the car was at 6000 miles (10000km) when i purchased it so i don't really now how these V105 performs when they are new
Dry grip on spring-summer days was very good, but these tyres loves to have a little bit of heat in them to perform accordingly
I did one track session and they held up well, no roll over, sidewall is pretty firm for an UHP tyre. When they let go, they start to squeal a little bit and you can feel the limit without them being snappy or dangerous. Really enjoyable behavior
Of course it's not a dedicated track tyre but they are fun if you just want to enjoy your car without being too serious/competitive about it
Wet grip is average and not really on par with modern UHP tyres (think PS5 or GYA6) but it is kinda expected, these tyres have been released a long time ago now.
Wet grip is acceptable if you drive according to weather and road condition, but they do not feel to have a lot of safety margin
They can be a little bit jiggly on poor roads but not that bad overall
At the end of their life (more or less 2,5mm) , dry grip was still very good but wet performance started to become a little bit sketchy despite temperature being around 20°C. I lost the car twice, one time on a big puddle and one time just accelerating straight without being reckless so i throw them away after that
Can't comment on winter use cause i have dédicated winter tyres but i guess they should not be that great
Mileage done : 16000 miles or 25000km with one rotation front to back done
In short : very good dry grip, sharp steering response, wet behavior is average at 50% of their life and pretty bad at the end
Will buy again because 16' tyre size suck and it will not get better
- BMW 520D M Sport Touring
- 245/45 R18
- A Combination of Roads
- Easy Going
- Ford Fiesta ST200
- 215/40 R18
- 16 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
These tires have great dry grip. They do need a bit of heat to work well, but this is only really noticeable in winter. I like that they are not easy to overheat and don’t lose performance even on twisty roads as the kilometers add up. The sidewall is stiff, and the steering response is precise.
I can’t comment on wet grip because it hardly ever rains in my area, and when it does, I drive more cautiously.
These tires offer a “good life” — and by that I don’t just mean longevity, but also that the grip loss as the tread wears down is very gradual and predictable.
On the downside, they are a bit harsh over bumps, but that’s about it.
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- Vauxhall Astra 1.9 cdti 150hp
- 225/40 R18
- Mostly Country Roads
- Average
One now has a strange worn out patch about 2in round on just half the tyre tread which is bald, never seen anything like it, its like there is a bulge on the tread face, the rest of the tyre has 2-3mm of tread.
- BMW 330e
- 255/40 R18
- 12,000 miles
- Mostly Motorways
- Average
- Mazda MX 5 1.5 2015
- 195/50 R16
- 24,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
Subjectively would say they are noisy, and despite being on a fairly compliant car they are a bit jiggly on a poor surface at low speeds, probably due to the stiff sidewall.
- Mazda MX 5 1.5 2015
- 195/50 R16
- 23,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
Steering and turn in are consistent and sharp, I really like the feel and have loved driving the car for the last 6 years. This might be the best tyre for this car, certainly for fair weather use. The sidewalls are very stiff which presumably accounts for the agile feel of the steering. There are few 'sporty' tyres available in this size and rather than go for a premium touring tyre from Goodyear/Michelin/Continental, which might perform better on measurements overall, I have chosen to fit the same tyres again.
Subjectively the tyres are quite noisy, and ride at low speed can be jiggly - not important for me in this application. I'm glad they are still available. The V105 has reportedly been replaced by the V107 but that does not seem to be available in 196/50R6.
- Toyota Perodua Myvi Toyota Passo
- 195/50 R16
- 10,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
- Mercedes Benz C63 AMG
- 255/35 R19
- 2,500 miles
- Mostly Motorways
- Average
- BMW 330i M SPORT SALOON
- 255/40 R18
- 2,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Spirited
- BMW 328i Coupe
- 225/45 R18
- Audi S4
- 255/35 R19
- 6,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
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