Yokohama’s latest addition to its global flagship ADVAN line, the ultra-high performance Neova AD08, officially went on sale May 1 at tire stores across the country.
The new tire is an updated version of the AD07, known since 2006 as “the fastest street tire,” according to the company. Available in 32 sizes ranging from 15 to 19 inches, the AD08 is designed for a variety of premium sports cars and sedans, including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Lexus, among others.
“The Neova AD07 set the standard for max-grip, full-tread tires,” says Mark Chung, director of corporate strategy and planning, “but the new AD08 is the best of the best. Extensive testing reveals the Neova AD08’s distinct advancements in four key areas: Dry grip, wet grip, ride comfort and noise level — taking it to remarkable new heights and maintaining our leadership in the industry.”
Many of the debut Neova’s improvements, especially the wet and dry grip, are attributed to a new Micro Silica compound with Hyper Density Carbon (HDC), which also extends treadwear, Chung reports. Other highlights include specially-placed steel sidewall inserts for improved handling and enhanced cornering; rapid reflex twin ribs that add stability and steering response; an extra-wide unibloc shoulder for continuous rubber-to-road contact during high-speed cornering; adaptive flare blocks for better lateral strength and turning power; and stress control grooves that minimize uneven wear.
“The new ADVAN Neova AD08 definitely lives up to the ADVAN legacy,” he adds. “This is an ultra high-performance tire that ADVAN enthusiasts are going to love.”
The AD08 sizes are:
205/50R15 86V, 205/55R16 91V, 225/50R16 92V, 205/45R17 84W
205/50R17 89W, 215/40R17 83W, 215/45R17 87W, 225/45R17 91W
235/40R17 90W, 235/45R17 94W, 245/40R17 91W, 245/45R17 95W
255/40R17 94W, 215/45R18 89W, 225/40R18 88W, 225/45R18 91W
235/40R18 91W, 245/40R18 93W, 245/45R18 96W, 255/35R18 90W
255/40R18 95W, 265/35R18 93W, 285/30R18 93W, 295/30R18 94W
225/35R19 88W, 235/35R19 87W, 245/35R19 89W, 255/30R19 91W
255/35R19 92W, 265/30R19 89W, 275/30R19 92W and 295/30R19 100W
For more information, visit www.yokohamatire.com/tires/advan_ad08.aspx.
