The Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 is an extreme performance summer tire engineered for sports car, sports coupe, and performance sedan enthusiasts who prioritize sport driving and seek track-capable performance in street-legal applications. Serving as original equipment on the Lotus Elise, the AD07 represents Yokohama's commitment to delivering high levels of traction, responsive handling, and driving control in both dry and wet road conditions. The tire incorporates "fine particle" Micro Silica (MS) tread compound technology molded into a directional tread pattern featuring massive tread blocks with rounded edges specifically designed to enhance cornering stability and steering response during aggressive driving. Due to its specialized compound characteristics, ADVAN Neova tires must be used and stored at temperatures above -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) to maintain performance capabilities and avoid tire damage.
The Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 delivers exceptional grip characteristics with user reviews averaging 76% across 132,000 miles consistently praising the tire as "very grippy" with progressive breakaway characteristics that maintain good traction even while sliding during drift maneuvers. Independent feedback highlights incredible grip for a street tire under hard braking and aggressive cornering, with the tire holding up well to heat without becoming greasy or losing traction during extended track sessions. Users note excellent dry grip combined with surprisingly good wet performance that contradicts initial concerns about wet weather capability in extreme performance tires. The AD07 serves serious driving enthusiasts seeking track-ready performance in street tire packages, providing confidence for both spirited canyon driving and dedicated track day use while maintaining street legality for transportation to and from events. Like all extreme performance summer tires, the AD07 is not intended for operation in near-freezing temperatures, through snow, or on ice, with compound formulations optimized exclusively for warm weather performance driving where ultimate grip and responsive handling take priority over tread life and all-season versatility.
