70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Avon Turbosteel 70 vs Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — Compared (September 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
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
4 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
60 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — better treadwear, wet and handling. Pick the Avon Turbosteel 70 if comfort and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 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)
Turbosteel 70 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 68 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 80 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turbosteel 70 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 56 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 83 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 82 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon Turbosteel 70 | Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 77 |
| Dry | 80 | 77 |
| Wet | 70 | 81 |
| Snow | – | 80 |
| Comfort | 85 | 65 |
| Noise | – | 92 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 77 |
| Handling | 80 | 83 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
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.
The Avon Turbosteel 70 is a niche, period-correct tire primarily valued by owners of classic luxury vehicles for its authentic aesthetic and high levels of ride comfort. While enthusiasts praise its build quality and quiet operation, the limited user feedback highlights a significant concern regarding structural integrity and long-term reliability.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and quiet operation
- Authentic period-correct aesthetic for classic vehicles
- High manufacturing quality and factory-balanced roundness
Cons
- Reports of severe internal structural failure
- Limited availability and niche application
- Potential for deformation under load
Observations
- Specifically designed and utilized for classic luxury vehicles like Range Rovers and Aston Martins from the 1970s and 1980s.
- Exclusively available in the 235/70/15 size, limiting its application to specific vintage wheel configurations.
The Yokohama Advan Sport V105 is widely regarded as a high-performance summer tire that excels in dry handling, steering responsiveness, and wet-weather confidence. While many users praise its balanced nature and value compared to premium rivals, some report concerns regarding tread longevity and noise levels, particularly as the tires age.
Pros
- Excellent dry road grip and cornering stability
- Strong wet-weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- High level of steering feedback and turn-in precision
- Competitive pricing compared to other flagship performance brands
- Predictable handling characteristics at the limit
Cons
- Faster-than-average tread wear, especially under spirited driving
- Increased road noise reported by some users
- Performance drop-off in freezing temperatures and snow
- Occasional 'flat-spotting' or vibration after the vehicle has been stationary for extended periods
Observations
- Owners of lightweight sports cars like the Mazda MX-5 report excellent handling balance and longevity, often citing the tire as an ideal OE-style replacement.
- Drivers of high-torque, rear-wheel-drive sedans (e.g., BMW 5-series, Audi S4) note that while grip is impressive, rear tire wear is significantly accelerated compared to front tires.
- Some users with larger luxury sedans noted that the tire's 'firm' construction can lead to a harsher ride over small road imperfections.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon Turbosteel 70 | B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 10 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 240 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Avon
77
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — better treadwear, wet and handling. Pick the Avon Turbosteel 70 if comfort and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 77 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Avon Turbosteel 70 scores 85 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 81 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Avon Turbosteel 70 scores 80 vs 77 on dry.
Tire A · Avon Turbosteel 70
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
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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.