Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 review
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 is the flagship of the Japanese tire manufacturer. It is a premium model designed for summer use on powerful sports cars. It features perfectly balanced characteristics both on dry and wet surfaces, stable light handling, maneuverability, and comfort.
Owners rate it 11.5 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
81.6%By road tests
70.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 60 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022/23 Tyre Reviews 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 9th of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 |
2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch tire Test · 265/35 R19
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Price | 6th of 10 |
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
26th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 29th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 49 |
2018 Test World Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
13th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 10th of 16 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 9th of 16 | |
| Noise | 15th of 16 |
About the Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 tires came to replace ADVAN Sport V103 model in 2012. Its appearance was preceded by an entrenched trend on the market, which requires a premium car tire with high-speed capabilities and increased comfort. The development of the V105 with the participation of Mercedes-Benz engineers took place in the research center "Nürburgring" - one of the most famous racing circuits in the world. This led to the fact that even before the appearance of these UHP-tires in the retail network, they have already been homologated by the German automobile concern for a number of models.
The basis of ADVAN Sport V105 tires is the experience, implemented in the previous model. The composition of the rubber mixture, internal construction, and tread pattern has been improved.
To improve accuracy and reduce response time to steering wheel turns, the model received a new internal structure called Matrix Rayon Body Ply, borrowed from Yokohama tires participating in various races of world motorsports. This bent at a certain angle carcass is turned out to the inner side of ADVAN Sport V105 tread, which significantly increased circumferential stiffness of the tire, due to what, actually, the responsiveness to the slightest actions of the driver was increased.
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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