Yokohama Advan Apex V601 Tire Review

[@unknownff15]

Finally a review with someone driving a car that can actually hit corners lmao. Def gonna scoop these up for my FK8

[@WhatsyourForte]

Hahaha that is why I made the review. There where no good reviews out.

[@kobi2002]

did you get the advan for your fk8? Got ps4s and they are soft. They grip but they’re squishy

[@unknownff15]

@@kobi2002 I ended up getting AD08Rs from a friend

[@codefk8711]

Just got then for my R as well. Had thr Pilot Sport All Season 4, and they were great, but the sidewall strength felt spongey on the highway switching lanes. These won't last nearly as long, but scooped them from Discount Tire for about $800 out the door for 265/35/18

[@edwardhernandez9428]

@@codefk8711 I recommend the rt660 for the r. I had the re71r as well and ran great on the track, but unfortunately discontinued

[@tsukuyomi-r]

Appreciate this review! I was almost set on the Firehawk Indy 500’s with all the great reviews but you pointed out / answered a few concerns with your experience that helped tons for final decision. 👏

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad it was helpful!

[@k5gsxr750]

Got these on my FK8 and man they feel great on corners!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Niceee

[@pro50joe]

Thanks for your review on these, not a lot of them out there. Glad to hear they’re solid in the rain. Doesn’t rain a whole lot where I’m at but was still concerned about getting caught out with a bad wet summer tire.

[@Choony126]

I am driving a M340i so I am planning to switch to these from PS4S , how’s the comfort on these for daily compared to 4s as my wife gets carsick easily.

[@SlickStringer]

Both of my FD3s and DC5 all have the Apex VS01. Thank you Yokohama

[@WhatsyourForte]

Underated tire

[@madmyro]

Great review. Was looking into these tires since I found a great deal on them. Will probably buy these over the Pilot 4S due to me getting the Advans for literally half the price.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Yeah for the price they are a great value

[@Mr.Lambert777]

Thanks for your review man I just bought these set of tires for my23 x3M today… My Yokohama tires that came on my x3 did very well for the mileage that’s currently there from the time I got it build from the factory back in October 22. I wanted the Michelin, but the cost was expensive but like you said the Michelin stays out of stock. I was going to get the Continental extremcontact pro plus or whatever but they did not have rear tires in stock , so I went with the set of Yokohama brand again. I just ordered them and wanted to see a review on them.

[@WhatsyourForte]

For the price you cannot beat them. Even better if you can get a rebate deal. Glad I could help.

[@Mr.Lambert777]

@@WhatsyourForte thanks man, and I got them whole sale. My play brother has a one stop shop business, where he installs his quality tint , custom stuff installed to enhance your ride, also is a rim dealer and he sales used cars lol he installed , balance and mounted them for everything 1300.

[@Bixnoodle]

thanks for this, brother. I've been trying to decide whether or not I should spring for the PS4S and this helped me decide to get the advans instead.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Yeah save the money…

[@TheTexican05]

Great review! You hit on some great points in this video that not enough people consider with car parts/performance upgrads: 1) Not every driver needs top of the line performance tires. I see lots of high performance cars owned by ultra low performance drivers her in the US. A good quality tire that handles wet and dry and is forgiving at the limit is where it's at. 2) Michelin is price gouging customers currently on their top tier max summer models. 17" tire sizes now cost what 18s and 19 did just 2 years ago. 3) At $100 extra per tire, is the Michelin PS4S really $400 better than a set of these Yokos?... 👀 🤢 4) I've been pro Michelin and Bridgestone for decades, but the Yoko Apex V601 is essentially identical in construction and tread pattern to the Michelin Pilot Sport (the originator from 2010-2020!) We just ordered a set of the V601s today for a customer's GTO project that will be putting down 480-500hp all motor. We just needed a balanced, sticky tire in a squared fitment that would give 3-season performance here in TX. The 25k mileage warranty will be a nice insurance policy. Thanks again for the good tire content on this one. 🍺❤✌

[@compacheo603]

Came across this review I’ll be shopping for tires to replace my pilot sport 4s on my Elantra N, next year and these caught my eye they look real similar to the Michelin and cheaper too ( oem 19 size )

[@WhatsyourForte]

Much cheaper and I was happy with them.

[@sorentappe8745]

I've been a fan of the V105 Yokos for a long time now and would love to switch to the V601, sadly they're not available in europe. We only get the new V107 to replace the V105.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Ahhh that sucks. It is wild to me why they only sell certain tires in certain markets

[@Texzle]

What about from a dig? I got a gtr and need some new tires! I make a lil over 700whp and I don’t know if these can hook!? Rn I got Front pirellis 305/30/20 Rear Michelins 335/30/20

[@WhatsyourForte]

For that much power, you need something a little sticker than these

[@mingomix1]

Estoy entre las apex y las ad09! Pero creo que con tu review me voy por estas, igual dice que tiene menos performance en lluvia, pero en mi ciudad llueve muy poco así que me ayuda en esta decisión! Gracias!!

[@LonghornsLegend]

What's your opinion on treadlife for these? Gonna grab a set of 20s for my CTS just need something to last

[@WhatsyourForte]

I was on a staggered setup but before I sold this car, I put about 11K on the rears and they still had a little bit left.

[@XDKX101]

Replaced my Michelin ps4s with these on my s550 mustang. Highly recommended. They grip way more than the ps4s in the dry. Not bad in the wet either

[@JonR35]

0-60 grip, what would you reccomend

[@WhatsyourForte]

Depends on power level… if you taking stage 2 or on E… you will need some Nittos

[@stoss-11]

Grabbing a pair of these for my next tires as well. I'll be coming from Michelin Ps4s as well so I'm excited to see if there really is that slight difference for simple things like canyon runs and stuff. I think there going to be just as good tbh. Ill keep this comment updated

[@WhatsyourForte]

Nice. I think they will be good for you.

[@kanekumar94]

Update?

[@andrewrossnagel9433]

Yeah lets get an update 🙏

[@xgdubjrx821]

How was the difference?

[@JCAchannel100]

Update would’ve been nice

[@charliedee9276]

How are they in the rain? I know you said you like them, Florida can surprise you with a downpour at any given moment, I need something for my C5 Vette that will not get sketchy in a downpour. Thanks.

[@WhatsyourForte]

These are a night and day better than the fire hawks I had. I never had an issue in the rain with these tires

[@Joedymarz]

I have these on my 400hp gti it’s fwd and only running a 225 they grip when it’s hot out like 55 degrees. If it’s cold out forget about it you have no traction. Going wider on the same tire for more grip

[@Joedymarz]

Ps4s for daily driving all around are better the v601 has much more grip since it’s a 280 tread wear and get really grippy when up to full operating temp

[@brandynshroyer4240]

Looking for a summer set for my mk8 gti I’m thinking about going with these. Nice review!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thanks. I think they will be perfect for that car

[@bowserisking]

Great review! needed some new daily tires for my 1LE cause the SC3 are sketch in the rain, was hesitant cause not a lot of reviews for these in wet traction but for the price and this review I think I’ll give them a shot and run SC3 on my track set!

[@WhatsyourForte]

Yeah I have had no issues at all in the rain with these

[@Shakemoose]

What’s SC3?

[@bowserisking]

@@Shakemoose Goodyear Super Car 3

[@晟益]

你好～我來自臺灣 想請問V601這條輪胎約能行駛多少里程？ 它的適合胎壓是多少PSI?

[@nathanielbellard9481]

Looking for rear tyres for my tuned F82. How many miles did you end up getting out of these on the rear?

[@WhatsyourForte]

I got about 13k out of them which is about right.

[@nathanielbellard9481]

@@WhatsyourForte thanks for the info!

[@salimsanchez89]

Trying to decide between these and kumbo ps91s... thoughts?

[@WhatsyourForte]

I have never had the Kumhos but I did like these

[@evandin186]

Just ordered them for my camaro. Excited to try them but also saved me money compared to my super car 3s lol

[@WhatsyourForte]

Yeah I liked my set. Hopefully they work for you

[@ryanread5727]

Anybody have any comparisons for the Yokohamas vs R888Rs

[@485Runner]

Appreciated, was looking for tires for the daily.

[@WhatsyourForte]

I think they would be perfect

[@Bimmer_Bill]

Good review. Just a couple things. It’s a mile warranty not kilometer (k) warranty. Also, curious why you only went with a 10mm staggered setup? 285 square or 295 square would give you “double” the mile warranty. Otherwise I’d think you’d want to go with a greater front rear stagger?

[@WhatsyourForte]

I though I said miles… but yeah. The stock setup is staggered so I wanted to keep it that way. Also helps to have more meat in the back because the car was RWD.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Also 305/30/20 rubbs when you are low with the offset of the wheel I had.

[@Bimmer_Bill]

@@WhatsyourForte cool. 👍

[@channelgreen5949]

How about wheel size spec?

[@WhatsyourForte]

I am running 285/30/20 295/30/20

[@F80Ho]

Nice review bro

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thanks

[@koolbeez9509]

Potholes?

[@WhatsyourForte]

I have hit a few and been fine

[@Nyfloridaboi]

Bro I said the SAME shit about them comparing them to the other 2. Makes NO sense. Was debating between these and the Indy 500s but you ended that debate for me.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Yeah these are better than the Indys

[@Nyfloridaboi]

@@WhatsyourForte sounds great. Going on a APR stage 2 2017 Audi S3. Dropping 15lbs on each corner with the new wheel and tire set up so I'm excited.

[@SaturdayWinter]

Right like of course they're not as great as the best / most expensive tires - compare them to other similar price point tires

[@rossishima]

But the 4s last 3 to 4x longer than the Yoko so the michelins are better value and performance.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Most of the BMW owners I know only get 9-11k out of their 4S tires… that is about the same life as these. I think it depends on your car.

[@julianc.6589]

Got these on my FoST and they're the shiznit

[@WhatsyourForte]

Yessir

[@leobats14]

Nice review.

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thanks

[@kingkhally]

good review

[@WhatsyourForte]

Thanks

[@M.Arbogast]

I’m going from nitto invos to these on my e46 m3

[@luatngo5408]

Nice Brotha

[@matthewdiaz6478]

Those Pirelli's... let me tell you, they are straight garbage. Who is testing these tires? They last about 14k if you drive the car. They get 0 grip on dry or wet surfaces.

[@WhatsyourForte]

I have heard a lot of bad things about them also

[@backnu]

Michelin is way overpriced and is not the best tire. Internet hype. I won't buy another Michelin. It's the tire of followers now. Be different.