Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 review
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.
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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
Worth knowing
- 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.