Yokohama Advan Sport V105 Review — Previous-Generation Advan for NZ Sports Cars
Overall Rating: 8.9 / 10
Category: Ultra High Performance Summer
Price in NZ: From $433 per tyre
Best for: BMW 3/5 Series, Mercedes C/E-Class, Audi A4/A6 — older performance OEM replacement
Quick Verdict
The Yokohama Advan Sport V105 is the predecessor to the current V107 — superseded in Yokohama’s lineup but still widely available in NZ and delivering strong UHP performance. Many NZ BMW, Mercedes, and Audi models from 2015–2020 were factory-fitted with the V105 as OEM equipment. For owners of these vehicles seeking exact-match replacement tyres to maintain factory handling calibration — the V105 is the correct choice. Its Orange Oil compound delivers strong wet grip and dry handling in the Advan tradition.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Ultra High Performance Summer |
| EU Label — Wet Grip | A (highest) |
| EU Label — Fuel Efficiency | B |
| Speed Ratings | W (270), Y (300 km/h) |
| Available Rim Sizes | 17″, 18″, 19″, 20″ |
| NZ Price Range | $433 – $640 (varies by size) |
| OEM History | BMW 3/5 Series, Mercedes C/E-Class, Audi A4/A6 (2015–2020) |
Performance Profile
Wet safety: EU Label A — Yokohama’s Orange Oil compound delivers the same wet grip philosophy as the V107, maintaining traction in NZ’s rain conditions.
Dry handling: The V105’s primary strength — precise, communicative steering with genuine cornering confidence. BMW and Mercedes owners familiar with this tyre’s handling character will find it unchanged in replacements.
V105 vs V107: The V107 is the current product with refined compound technology. For new purchases, choose the V107. For OEM-match replacement on 2015–2020 vehicles specified with V105 — the V105 maintains the factory handling calibration.
NZ Road Conditions Assessment
Auckland: Very good — the Orange Oil compound delivers strong wet grip on Auckland’s constant rain. A reliable OEM replacement for the BMW, Mercedes, and Audi fleet in NZ’s largest city.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Correct OEM replacement for 2015–2020 BMW, Mercedes, and Audi models
- EU Label A wet grip — top safety rating
- Orange Oil compound — Yokohama eco-performance technology
- Competitive price ($433) below European UHP alternatives
Cons
- Superseded by V107 — choose V107 for new purchases where available in your size
- Summer compound only
Sources
- Yokohama Advan Sport V105 — yokohama.com — accessed 2026-06-01
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/yokohama/ — accessed 2026-06-01
Related Pages
- Yokohama Advan Sport V107 — current generation
- Yokohama Tyres NZ — brand overview
- Best Performance Tyres NZ — full comparison