75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental PureContact LS vs Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 — 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
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
79 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 — better comfort, dry and treadwear. Pick the Continental PureContact LS if wet and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
ADVAN Neova AD07 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | ADVAN Neova AD07 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | ADVAN Neova AD07 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | ADVAN Neova AD07 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 48 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Neova AD07 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | ADVAN Neova AD07 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Neova AD07 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | ADVAN Neova AD07 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | ADVAN Neova AD07 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 82 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental PureContact LS | Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 78 |
| Dry | 86 | 91 |
| Wet | 79 | 72 |
| Snow | 48 | – |
| Comfort | 58 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 75 |
| Handling | 85 | 82 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 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 Continental PureContact LS receives a polarized reception from users, balancing praise for its longevity and wet-weather performance against significant complaints regarding noise levels and cold-weather flat-spotting. While some drivers appreciate the tire's luxury-oriented ride and tread life, others report inconsistent quality and frustrating vibration issues that detract from the overall ownership experience.
Pros
- Extended tread life compared to performance-oriented alternatives
- Reliable grip and stability in wet road conditions
- Comfortable, vibration-isolating ride quality
- Improved handling characteristics over many original equipment tires
Cons
- Persistent flat-spotting issues, particularly in colder temperatures
- Excessive road noise and humming at highway speeds
- Diminished traction and grip performance as the tread wears down
- Inconsistent winter weather capability
Observations
- Owners of luxury sedans like the Lexus ES 350 and Lincoln Continental reported significant issues with morning flat-spotting and vibrations.
- Users transitioning from performance-focused tires, such as the ExtremeContact DWS 06, noted a distinct trade-off between increased tread life and a loss of sporty steering feedback.
The Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 is widely regarded as a high-performance, track-oriented tire that excels in dry grip, steering feedback, and predictability. While it is highly praised for its communicative nature and progressive breakaway characteristics, users note that it is an 'endurance' style 200TW tire rather than a 'super 200' compound, meaning it prioritizes longevity and consistency over absolute peak lap times.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and steering precision
- Highly predictable and progressive breakaway behavior
- Excellent durability and tread life for a track-capable tire
- Strong communication and feedback near the limit
Cons
- Can become 'greasy' or lose grip during extended, high-heat track sessions
- Higher road noise compared to standard summer tires
- Performance in wet conditions is adequate but requires caution
- Premium price point compared to some competitors
Observations
- Owners of lightweight sports cars, such as the Lotus Elise, report that the tire significantly improves handling stability and reduces twitchiness compared to OE-spec alternatives.
- High-horsepower vehicles (500+ whp) generally find the tire effective for street traction, though some users note that it may not match the ultimate grip of dedicated 'super 200' tires on track.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental PureContact LS | B · Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 700 A A | 180 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 70,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Continental
78
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 — better comfort, dry and treadwear. Pick the Continental PureContact LS if wet and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 scores 76 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental PureContact LS scores 79 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 scores 91 vs 86 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 scores 75 vs 70 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental PureContact LS
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07
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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.