Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 Review — Mid-Range Advan Performance for NZ Sports Cars
Overall Rating: 8.9 / 10
Category: High Performance
Price in NZ: From $418 per tyre
Best for: Honda Civic Type-R, Toyota 86, Subaru WRX, Mazda MX-5 — NZ performance cars
Available sizes: 16″ – 19″ rims
Quick Verdict
The Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 carries the prestigious Advan name — Yokohama’s motorsport brand — into the accessible high performance category. At $418, it sits above the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 Plus ($341) and below the Advan Sport V107 ($570), delivering genuine Advan compound performance in sizes and prices that GR86, BRZ, and Civic Type-R owners can actually use. The V701 is tuned for the Asia-Pacific market, making its compound optimised for NZ’s climate range.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | High Performance |
| EU Label — Wet Grip | A (highest) |
| EU Label — Fuel Efficiency | B |
| EU Label — Noise | 70–72 dB |
| Speed Ratings | W (270), Y (300 km/h) |
| Available Rim Sizes | 16″, 17″, 18″, 19″ |
| NZ Price Range | $418 – $530 (varies by size) |
| Key Technology | Orange Oil compound, Advan motorsport heritage |
Performance Profile
Wet Performance
EU Label A wet grip — Yokohama’s Orange Oil compound delivers top wet safety in the Fleva V701, placing it ahead of several European competitors at a similar price. For NZ’s frequent rain, this A-rating is the critical safety credential.
Dry Performance
The Advan compound delivers notably sharper steering response and higher lateral grip than a touring tyre. GR86 and BRZ owners who push their cars on the empty rural roads of the Coromandel, Marlborough, and Otago will find the V701’s feedback and grip levels well-matched to the cars’ capabilities.
Asia-Pacific Tuning
Yokohama specifically tunes the Fleva V701 compound for Asia-Pacific climates — temperatures from 10°C (Wellington winter) to 40°C (Hawke’s Bay summer). This regional calibration means the compound doesn’t over or under-harden in typical NZ conditions.
NZ Road Conditions Assessment
Auckland and North Island
Verdict: Very Good — Advan quality at accessible price for NZ sports cars
Honda Civic Type-R, Toyota GR86, Subaru WRX, and Mazda MX-5 owners in Auckland who want Advan compound performance without paying V107 prices — the Fleva V701 delivers. EU Label A wet grip handles Auckland’s rain while the Advan dry performance delivers the engaging drive these cars promise.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Advan brand performance credentials — genuine motorsport heritage compound
- EU Label A wet grip at mid-range price ($418)
- Asia-Pacific tuned — optimised for NZ climate conditions
- Available in 16″ for older sports cars
Cons
- Below Advan Sport V107 in outright performance — different product tier
- Summer compound only
- Higher price than Dunlop 060 Plus ($341) for comparable wet safety
Sources
- Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 — yokohama.com — accessed 2026-06-01
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/yokohama/ — accessed 2026-06-01
Related Pages
- Yokohama Advan Sport V107 — the performance flagship
- Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 — key competitor
- Yokohama Tyres NZ — brand overview