Essa is driving an E46 BMW M3 on Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 R tires; See All 4 Photos. Heading into the finale of the 2013 Formula Drift Championship, ...

Yokohama recently introduced the AD07’s successor — the AD08. With its sterling “track record,” Yokohama didn’t have to completely re-invent the tire.

The Yokohama finished just ahead of the bottom markers, with lap times at the slow end and midpack grip. Subjectively, the AD08 seemed louder than its 66-decibel reading, with thwacking sounds ...

James track-tests two very different kinds of new tires from Yokohama: one eco-friendly tire designed for hybrids, and another performance summer tire designed for performance cars. ... Tire Preview: ...

YOKOHAMA ADVAN NEOVA AD08 Automotive Equivalent: Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Roadholding: 0.89 g Price*: $155 Test Notes: Jumping to the extreme-performance category brings an emphasis on dry grip ...