Vantage Tyres - Yokohama Advan Sport Review
Discussion
Finally got around to replacing the Bridgestones on my 2012 Roadster. After 12 years and >100k miles of keeping the default Bridgestones on this and previous Vantage decided it was time for a change. The poor wet performance of Bridgestones has been really noticeable on the later 420bhp car.
Michelin UK are still not officially offering the wider sizes in Pilot Sport 4S, and I have had previous negative experience of Continentals on another car (negative as in they wore out much quicker) I decided to try some Yokohama Advan Sport V105s. These are the latest Advan Sport and recently approved for the Vantage fitment. Available in both sizes for "S" and standard wheels.
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/yokohama...
I have only driven 100 dry miles so far, and naturally, replacing a set of Bridgestones worn to the wear markers with new tyres from pretty much any brand, you would expect the replacements to feel nicer and grip better ...which they do of course
I will report back after some summer mileage and some wet weather use,which the Bridgestones were not so good at. If they last at least as long as the Bridgestones and offer better performance wet/dry then they will be a good option, at least until the Michelin's are available in the "S" sizes.
Michelin UK are still not officially offering the wider sizes in Pilot Sport 4S, and I have had previous negative experience of Continentals on another car (negative as in they wore out much quicker) I decided to try some Yokohama Advan Sport V105s. These are the latest Advan Sport and recently approved for the Vantage fitment. Available in both sizes for "S" and standard wheels.
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/yokohama...
I have only driven 100 dry miles so far, and naturally, replacing a set of Bridgestones worn to the wear markers with new tyres from pretty much any brand, you would expect the replacements to feel nicer and grip better ...which they do of course
I will report back after some summer mileage and some wet weather use,which the Bridgestones were not so good at. If they last at least as long as the Bridgestones and offer better performance wet/dry then they will be a good option, at least until the Michelin's are available in the "S" sizes.
Edited by bogie on Sunday 13th January 12:44
Buster73 said:
Some review that mind , I cannot honestly see Car Magazine beating a path to your door with a job offer if the truth be known.
LOL...agreed 
.....In 100 dry miles all I have concluded is that they do seem quieter, and offer improved grip at the rear under power . The Yokohama do seem better than Bridgestones, which, even when new were easy to spin up when exiting corners.
I will update with some more anecdotal evidence after thousands of miles of use - until then I can confirm that new tyres feel better than crappy old worn ones
On another car I had and swore by the Yokohama AD08R's amazing grip wet and dry through several sets. So I can understand why you gave the brand a go.
It's hard to try and test tyres on a car that's not doing tens of thousands a year like you would do your daily, but I think trying other tyres when you're not happy is worth it, as long as you take it easy for 1k to learn their traits and can afford to change them as soon as you are not happy..
On my Jag I went from the factory Dunlops to Goodyear (massive improvement) and then Michelin Pilot Sports 4 (about the same as the Goodyears but a lot more road sound). On my DB9 I will be looking for something better than the Bridgestones they just seem useless in the wet...
Please let us know how you get on with them over the next few thousand miles, thanks for sharing!
It's hard to try and test tyres on a car that's not doing tens of thousands a year like you would do your daily, but I think trying other tyres when you're not happy is worth it, as long as you take it easy for 1k to learn their traits and can afford to change them as soon as you are not happy..
On my Jag I went from the factory Dunlops to Goodyear (massive improvement) and then Michelin Pilot Sports 4 (about the same as the Goodyears but a lot more road sound). On my DB9 I will be looking for something better than the Bridgestones they just seem useless in the wet...
Please let us know how you get on with them over the next few thousand miles, thanks for sharing!
bogie said:
Finally got around to replacing the Bridgestones on my 2012 Roadster. After 12 years and >100k miles of keeping the default Bridgestones on this and previous Vantage decided it was time for a change. The poor wet performance of Bridgestones has been really noticeable on the later 420bhp car.
Michelin UK are still not officially offering the wider sizes in Pilot Sport 4S, and I have had previous negative experience of Continentals on another car (negative as in they wore out much quicker) I decided to try some Yokohama Advan Sport V105s. These are the latest Advan Sport and recently approved for the Vantage fitment. Available in both sizes for "S" and standard wheels.
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/yokohama...
I have only driven 100 dry miles so far, and naturally, replacing a set of Bridgestones worn to the wear markers with new tyres from pretty much any brand, you would expect the replacements to feel nicer and grip better ...which they do of course
I will report back after some summer mileage and some wet weather use,which the Bridgestones were not so good at. If they last at least as long as the Bridgestones and offer better performance wet/dry then they will be a good option, at least until the Michelin's are available in the "S" sizes.
Looks like Camskill have the Michelins listed nowMichelin UK are still not officially offering the wider sizes in Pilot Sport 4S, and I have had previous negative experience of Continentals on another car (negative as in they wore out much quicker) I decided to try some Yokohama Advan Sport V105s. These are the latest Advan Sport and recently approved for the Vantage fitment. Available in both sizes for "S" and standard wheels.
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/yokohama...
I have only driven 100 dry miles so far, and naturally, replacing a set of Bridgestones worn to the wear markers with new tyres from pretty much any brand, you would expect the replacements to feel nicer and grip better ...which they do of course
I will report back after some summer mileage and some wet weather use,which the Bridgestones were not so good at. If they last at least as long as the Bridgestones and offer better performance wet/dry then they will be a good option, at least until the Michelin's are available in the "S" sizes.
Edited by bogie on Sunday 13th January 12:44
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s474p0/Car_Tyres_-...
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s24p0/Car_Tyres_-_...
Edited by ashway on Monday 14th January 14:37
ashway said:
bogie said:
Finally got around to replacing the Bridgestones on my 2012 Roadster. After 12 years and >100k miles of keeping the default Bridgestones on this and previous Vantage decided it was time for a change. The poor wet performance of Bridgestones has been really noticeable on the later 420bhp car.
Michelin UK are still not officially offering the wider sizes in Pilot Sport 4S, and I have had previous negative experience of Continentals on another car (negative as in they wore out much quicker) I decided to try some Yokohama Advan Sport V105s. These are the latest Advan Sport and recently approved for the Vantage fitment. Available in both sizes for "S" and standard wheels.
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/yokohama...
I have only driven 100 dry miles so far, and naturally, replacing a set of Bridgestones worn to the wear markers with new tyres from pretty much any brand, you would expect the replacements to feel nicer and grip better ...which they do of course
I will report back after some summer mileage and some wet weather use,which the Bridgestones were not so good at. If they last at least as long as the Bridgestones and offer better performance wet/dry then they will be a good option, at least until the Michelin's are available in the "S" sizes.
Looks like Camskill have the Michelins listed nowMichelin UK are still not officially offering the wider sizes in Pilot Sport 4S, and I have had previous negative experience of Continentals on another car (negative as in they wore out much quicker) I decided to try some Yokohama Advan Sport V105s. These are the latest Advan Sport and recently approved for the Vantage fitment. Available in both sizes for "S" and standard wheels.
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/yokohama...
I have only driven 100 dry miles so far, and naturally, replacing a set of Bridgestones worn to the wear markers with new tyres from pretty much any brand, you would expect the replacements to feel nicer and grip better ...which they do of course
I will report back after some summer mileage and some wet weather use,which the Bridgestones were not so good at. If they last at least as long as the Bridgestones and offer better performance wet/dry then they will be a good option, at least until the Michelin's are available in the "S" sizes.
Edited by bogie on Sunday 13th January 12:44
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s474p0/Car_Tyres_-...
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s24p0/Car_Tyres_-_...
Edited by ashway on Monday 14th January 14:37
bogie said:
wrong size fronts, need 245/40/19 for the "S" sized wheels...this is the issue with the Michelins at current time they dont bring the correct front size in
My mistake I clicked on the wrong link, they are listed as below but look to be slightly different front and backhttps://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s326p0/Car_Tyres_-...
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s326p145760/Michel...
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s474p148505/Michel...
Edited by ashway on Monday 14th January 18:33
Edited by ashway on Monday 14th January 18:35
Edited by ashway on Monday 14th January 18:38
ashway said:
bogie said:
wrong size fronts, need 245/40/19 for the "S" sized wheels...this is the issue with the Michelins at current time they dont bring the correct front size in
My mistake I clicked on the wrong link, they are listed as below but look to be slightly different front and backhttps://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s326p0/Car_Tyres_-...
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s326p145760/Michel...
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s474p148505/Michel...
Edited by ashway on Monday 14th January 18:33
Edited by ashway on Monday 14th January 18:35
Yeah they are different tyres; PS2, PS4 and PS4S. This has been questioned before on here e.g. what is real world difference between PS4 and PS4S and if we would tell. I dont remember seeing any definitive answer on here from Michelin and when I asked them by email all I got was that the PS4S front is not available yet in the UK market in 245/40/19.
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