Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R vs Potenza Adrenalin RE003 [2024]

Here are the key stats for the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R and Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres, at a glance.

	ADVAN Neova AD08R	Potenza Adrenalin RE003
Vehicle Suitability	Passenger	Passenger
Driving Style	Extreme Performance Summer	Ultra High Performance Summer
Season	Summer	Summer
Release Date	2013	2015
Run Flat?	No	No
Overall Score	78/100	N/A

Comparison Summary

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Both tyres have similar dry traction capabilities.
Potenza Adrenalin RE003 has better tread life than ADVAN Neova AD08R.
Both tyres have similar temperature resistance.

Pricing

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Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R vs Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 in Australia

The ADVAN Neova AD08R has been around in Australia for about 11 years, whereas the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 has been on the market for about 9 years

The ADVAN Neova AD08R is rated for extreme performance summer action, however the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres are classified as ultra high performance summer. Both tyres are designed for use with regular passenger (non-SUV) vehicles.

Both of these are considered summer tyres. Neither of them are runflat tyres. Yokohama is considered to be a mid-range brand in the tyre market, whereas Bridgestone is a premium manufacturer.

Read on to see how each of these tyres stack up against each other!

How We Reviewed These Tyres

We've analysed results of the following tyre benchmarks to make data-driven comparison of the ADVAN Neova AD08R and the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.

TireRack: Best in Extreme Performance Summer

Benchmark Test Data

Here are the results from a number of magazine tests and benchmarks done on the ADVAN Neova AD08R and Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.

	ADVAN Neova AD08R	Potenza Adrenalin RE003
Dry Performance	Excellent	N/A
Handling	Excellent	N/A
Wet Performance	Good	N/A
Treadwear	Good	N/A
Comfort	Good	N/A
Overall Score	78/100	N/A

Comfort

Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the ADVAN Neova AD08R scores 4 out of 5 for comfort. We don't have any comfort data for the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.

UTQG Data

Introduced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA, the Uniform Tire Grading System (UTQG), is a system for comparing one tyre product to another on the basis of some standardised tests.

	ADVAN Neova AD08R	Potenza Adrenalin RE003
Treadwear	200	220
Traction (AA - C)	AA	AA
Temperature Resistance (A - C)	A	A

Treadwear

As per the UTQG guidelines, the ADVAN Neova AD08R tyres have a treadwear rating of 200, whereas the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a rating of 220. This means that the ADVAN Neova AD08R tyres will theoretically last only 91% as long as the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.

Traction

The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.

As per the, the ADVAN Neova AD08R and Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres both have a traction grading of AA.

Temperature Resistance

The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.

As per the UTQG system of tyre grading, the ADVAN Neova AD08R and Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres both have a temperature resistance grading of A.

Warranty

In terms of distance, the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a warranty of 50,000 kilometres. There is no distance based warranty available for the ADVAN Neova AD08R.

Comparisons With Similar Tyres

Still on the fence about these tyres? Check out how they compare to other similar tyres on the market in Australia!

Summary

Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.

The ADVAN Neova AD08R tyres have a UTQG treadwear rating of 200, whereas the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a rating of 220.This means that you can expect the ADVAN Neova AD08R to last only 91% as long as the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.

The ADVAN Neova AD08R have a UTQG traction grading of AA, while the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres having a grading of AA.

The ADVAN Neova AD08R have a UTQG temperature grading of A, while the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres having a grading of A.

Full Size List (click to show)

Below is a list of all 39 sizes of the ADVAN Neova AD08R, and all 40 sizes of the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.

ADVAN Neova AD08R Sizes

Size
195/50 R15 82V
205/50 R17 89W
205/50 R15 86V
205/55 R16 91V
205/45 R17 84W
215/40 R17 83W
215/45 R17 87W
215/45 R16 86W
215/45 R18 89W
225/40 R18 88W
225/35 R19 88W XL
225/45 R18 91W
225/50 R16 92V
225/45 R17 91W
235/45 R17 94W
235/40 R17 90W
235/35 R19 87W
235/40 R18 91W
245/40 R17 91W
245/40 R19 94W
245/45 R17 95W
245/35 R19 89W
245/45 R18 96W
245/40 R18 93W
255/40 R17 94W
255/40 R18 95W
255/35 R19 92W
255/35 R18 90W
255/30 R19 91W XL
265/35 R18 93W
265/35 R19 94W
265/40 R18 101W XL
265/30 R19 89W
275/30 R19 92W
275/35 R19 96W
285/30 R18 93W
295/30 R19 100W XL
295/30 R18 94W
305/30 R19 102W XL

Potenza Adrenalin RE003 Sizes

Size
195/60 R15 88V
195/55 R16 87W
195/50 R15 82W
195/50 R16 84V
195/55 R15 85W
205/45 R16 87W
205/50 R17 93W
205/50 R16 87W
205/40 R17 84W
205/55 R15 88W
205/55 R16 91W
205/45 R17 88W
215/40 R17 87W
215/50 R17 91W
215/55 R17 94W
215/50 R17 95W
215/45 R18 93W
215/60 R16 95V
215/45 R17 91W
225/40 R18 92W
225/45 R18 95W
225/45 R17 94W
225/50 R17 94W
225/55 R17 97W
225/50 R16 92W
235/45 R18 98W
235/50 R18 101W
235/45 R17 97W
235/35 R19 91W
235/40 R18 95W
245/40 R17 91W
245/45 R18 100W
245/45 R17 99W
245/40 R18 97W
245/35 R19 93W
245/35 R20 95W
245/40 R19 98W
255/35 R18 94W
275/35 R19 100W
275/30 R20 97W