Yokohama Advan Neovas?

[fidke]

... has anyone used these before? My friend tells me they're R compounds, but he also drives around on the street with them so I don't know whether I should believe him or not. Here's a link: http://www.yokohamatire.in.th/tire_model/advan.html
Thanks!

 

[Defiant]

Well, they look zoomy enough. Are they available here? We have a guy from Tire Rack on here fairly often, look him up. Or, call them.

Hell, when Kumhos and Sumitomos go for so little, why go the cost of Yokos?

 

[fidke]

I guess I'm looking for the closest thing I can get to R compounds that doesn't wear too bad for daily driving (treadwear > 100 is good enough for me) ... something that can handle the heat from driving on a road course. I'm currently using 225/45/17 azenis, they seem to be ok for autox, but they start to get slippery on the track after a few laps. A friend of mine can import the neovas from Japan at around $180 each for 235/40/17s. I think I read somewhere that the neovas are the next generation A032Rs. No idea if that's true or not. Does anyone know the treadwear on the neovas? I looked on my friend's set and couldn't find the treadwear rating anywhere. I guess it's because they're asia/europe only so they don't have a treadwear rating? Or maybe because they're competition tires? My friend claims they handle the heat a lot better than the azenis, so if they have a treadwear rating over 100 I'll get them for street and track. Otherwise I'll just go with 2 sets of rims and get the Victoracers from tirerack for track days. Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks!