Yokohama’s new ultra-high performance tire, the ADVAN Neova AD08, received high praise and scores from Tire Rack in its recent Extreme Performance Summer Tire Testing session.
Ranking first in overall lap time, dry slalom, real-world handling, dry stopping distance and “overall dry track subjective rating,” the AD08 is an updated version of the Neova AD07 – which, according to the company, has been known since 2006 as “the fastest street tire.”
Tire Rack described the new Neova as having “laser-sharp steering response and balance of dry and wet traction. The Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08’s steering response was quick and precise, braking was sure-footed and overall handling felt well-balanced, which combined to help this tire deliver the fastest overall (dry) lap time of the test.”
Tire Rack additionally noted that “it has race tire-like handling and traction for the street.”
“The Tire Rack test results confirm what we already know: The Neova AD08 is the fastest, best-handling (ultra-high performance tire) on the market,” says Mark Chung, Yokohama’s director of corporate strategy and planning.
The testing took place at Tire Rack’s 10-acre facility in South Bend, Ind., which features a 1/3-mile test course with 90-degree street corners and simulated lane changes. Tires were also ridden on a 6.6-mile loop of expressway along with state highways and county roads at city and highway speeds on varied surfaces.
The AD08, available in 32 sizes ranging from 15 to 19 inches, is designed for a variety of premium sports cars and sedans, including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Lexus.
For more information, visit www.yokohamatire.com/tires/advan_ad08.aspx.
