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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Michelin Energy LX4 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.

Tire A Michelin

Michelin Energy LX4

Premium Touring All Season tire

Michelin Energy LX4 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
–/100
No reviews yet

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07

Summer Extreme Performance tires

Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
79 owner reviews
Dry
91
Wet
72
Comfort
76
Treadwear
75
Handling
82

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictOnly Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Energy LX4
–
B — Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07
91
Why this score
SourceEnergy LX4ADVAN Neova AD07
Tyre Reviews owners – 87
SimpleTire owners – 80

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Energy LX4
–
B — Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07
72
Why this score
SourceEnergy LX4ADVAN Neova AD07
Tyre Reviews owners – 76
SimpleTire owners – 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Energy LX4
–
B — Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07
76
Why this score
SourceEnergy LX4ADVAN Neova AD07
Tyre Reviews owners – 63
SimpleTire owners – 80

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Energy LX4
–
B — Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07
75
Why this score
SourceEnergy LX4ADVAN Neova AD07
Tyre Reviews owners – 65
SimpleTire owners – 80

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Energy LX4
–
B — Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07
82
Why this score
SourceEnergy LX4ADVAN Neova AD07
Tyre Reviews owners – 82

Scores at a glance

Michelin Energy LX4 vs Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Energy LX4Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07
Relative Score – 78
Dry – 91
Wet – 72
Comfort – 76
Treadwear – 75
Handling – 82

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Michelin Energy LX4

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07

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 · Michelin Energy LX4 B · Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tireSummer Extreme Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth—9/32″
UTQG—180 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin

Yokohama

Only Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.

Tire A · Michelin Energy LX4
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07

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.