73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC vs Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
100 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 — better handling. Pick the Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC if wet matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC | Advan Neova AD08 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC | Advan Neova AD08 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 72 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Advan Neova AD08 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC | Advan Neova AD08 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 74 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC | Advan Neova AD08 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Advan Neova AD08 leads by 55
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC | Advan Neova AD08 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 35 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC | Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 81 |
| Dry | 95 | 93 |
| Wet | 80 | 71 |
| Comfort | 75 | 77 |
| Treadwear | – | 74 |
| Handling | 35 | 90 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 Asymmetric is generally regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that offers responsive handling and solid dry-weather performance. While it provides a noticeable upgrade in steering feel compared to some legacy tires, users report compromises in cabin noise and limited traction in severe winter conditions.
Pros
- High value for the price point
- Responsive steering and handling characteristics
- Reliable performance in warm, dry weather conditions
Cons
- Increased road noise on uneven or bumpy surfaces
- Limited grip on ice and steep, icy inclines
- Occasional traction loss in snow
Observations
- Users transitioning from legacy tires on older luxury SUVs (such as the Range Rover P38) noted improved responsiveness.
- Performance is perceived as adequate for light winter conditions but lacks the specialized grip required for severe ice.
The Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 (and its successor, the AD09) is widely regarded as a premier dual-purpose tire that excels in dry-weather performance and steering feedback. While it offers impressive grip and predictability for track days and spirited canyon driving, users note that it requires proper heat management and can become greasy if overdriven or pushed beyond its thermal limits.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and high-speed stability
- Sharp, communicative steering response and feedback
- Stiff sidewall construction providing excellent turn-in precision
- Surprisingly good wet-weather performance for a 200TW tire
- Better tread life and durability compared to many dedicated track-focused tires
Cons
- Can become 'greasy' or lose grip when overheated during extended track sessions
- Increased road noise compared to standard summer tires
- Susceptibility to aquaplaning in deep standing water
- Potential for tread chunking if driven aggressively on highly abrasive track surfaces
Observations
- Lightweight sports cars (e.g., Lotus Elise, Mazda MX-5) report high satisfaction with the tire's responsiveness and feedback.
- High-horsepower vehicles (e.g., 500+ whp M340i, 700whp builds) note that the tire provides excellent traction for street use, though some users with 400+ hp suggest even stickier compounds for pure drag-strip performance.
- Users on 20-inch wheels occasionally report issues with tire uniformity or balancing, though this is less common on smaller diameter setups.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC | B · Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Kumho
81
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 — better handling. Pick the Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 scores 90 vs 35 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC scores 80 vs 71 on wet.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC
Tire B · Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.