Tire Review: Yokohama Advan Apex V601

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I wanted to start off this review with saying that the stock Pilot Super sports that came on the car were a great tire. I was able to squeeze 17,400 miles out of mine. I would have gone even further if it wasn't so rainy around here. There was around 3-4/32" left on the tires on all four corners.

First lets start off with availability and pricing. I had every intention of ordering a set of Pilot Sport 4s in the stock specification for my supra when the super sports bit the bullet. The problem, there were literally 0 in stock. I was also looking at about $1400 for a set of 4S' shipped to my house. I have always used Michelin for all of my cars, and I was apprehensive about trying another tire on my supra, as I was very satisfied with the performance of the Michelins that came with the car. The Yokohama's were $723 shipped to my door. Knowing this was a new tire design from Yokohama, first though was if these are about 90% as good as the stock, then I'll be satisfied.

Anyways, onto my review the Yokohama Advan Apex V601. I have had these on my Supra for over 2000 miles now, and can now confidently state, that at the stock tire size, this is a marked improvement over the Michelins.

I started off these tires with an 900 mile road trip, one day after having them mounted. We had very heavy rain on the 450 mile leg back home, and I never once had hydroplaning on the interstate, something the Michelin was very prone to around 65+ mph.

Takeaways from 2000 miles on the Yokohamas:

1: Much quieter than my Michelins (granted they had nearly 18000 miles on them).
2: The comfort of the ride is softer, not that the supra is harsh, but there is an improvement.
3: I'm now getting around 33 mpg on my daily drives, the Michelins had me around 31.5 mpg.
4: As good, if not marginally better in handling. I live in a very rural community with incredibly well maintained roads. I have absolutely no concerns taking these tires to 8/10's on the street.
5: Turn in is quicker on the Yokohama's, makes the car a bit more twitchy at the limit, but I have been able to adjust and no longer have to think about it.

Final Thoughts: Great daily tire. Quiet, comfortable, great handling. And best of all, I can get two sets for the price of the 4S.

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With that mpg, I can't take your performance review seriously ?
 

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Thanks for the review. I was looking into these too. If you ever get a chance to take them onto a track and/or autocross type event, I'd be curious to hear your thoughts and see how they wear.

I know they're not a track tire at all, but the cost and lower grip thresholds appeal to me more than say The V601's big brother, A052.
 

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Thanks for the review. I was looking into these too. If you ever get a chance to take them onto a track and/or autocross type event, I'd be curious to hear your thoughts and see how they wear.

I know they're not a track tire at all, but the cost and lower grip thresholds appeal to me more than say The V601's big brother, A052.
Some are using them as a track tire.
 
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20K mile update.

Down to 3/32".

Great tire, have gotten really loud over the past 2000 miles. I wish these came in more sizes for 18" wheels (295+).

9/10 would recommend.
 

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20K mile update.

Down to 3/32".

Great tire, have gotten really loud over the past 2000 miles. I wish these came in more sizes for 18" wheels (295+).

9/10 would recommend.
Awesome TNZ - just curious, now that you're getting up in treadwear, what are you thinking for your next set of tires?
 
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Awesome TNZ - just curious, now that you're getting up in treadwear, what are you thinking for your next set of tires?
I have a set of 18” apex wheels coming hopefully in September.

Planning on running 265/40 in the front and 295/35 in the rear. Hoping that Yokohama releases the AD09 in the US soon.

I’ve also bought a Corolla Hybrid to use as a daily, so I’m also looking to go a bit more aggressive on compound.
 

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Splendid review! I have ~7K mi on my Supra and have been considering what model of 🛞 to move to next. Thank you!
 
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Ordered a set of Bridgestone RE-71RS for the 18” wheels. 275/35 front and 295/35 rear. Also ordered the heat cycle service from tire rack.

Look for a review this fall of these tires and the new 18x10 /18x11 Apex VS-5RS, I’ll have these up on my semi-annual trip to the tail of the dragon.
 

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I'm coming in late but I can second that. I ordered the Yokohama ADVAN Apex V601, and I love them.

305/30/19 Rear
265/35/19 Front

Great tire. I've gone on a few rallies, and autocross events, and have had zero issues. Also great in the rain. I've normally used PS4S in all of my tires, and this was a great alternative.
 
 




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