Yoko Advan Neova AD08 noise - anyone with experience?

[ejp]

I just had a bunch of suspension work done on my '88 and replaced the tires in the process. I put a set of Yoko AD08's on it. I also got new shocks/struts, turbo tie rods, euro ride height, inner/outer CV boots, front/rear neatrix bushings, and alignment.

With the new tires, they start to make some pretty loud tread noise at 45, and then really resonate from 65-75. I mean, with the windows up, it sounds like I'm driving a train. I haven't tried anything past 75 on the highway due to VA's draconian speeding laws. However, I'm wondering if anyone has these tires and has experienced similar noise, or if I should start looking elsewhere. (Alignment, rear wheel bearings, CV's)?

If there's a chance that the alignment specs have anything to do with it, these are the alignment numbers:


Camber LF= -.1' RF= -.08' LR= -1.15 RR= -1.17
Caster LF= 6.12' RF= 5.57'
Toe LF= 0.06 RF= 0.06' LR= 0.1' RR= 0.1'
SAI LF= 10.54' LR= 11.07'

Rear Total Toe 0.2'
Rear Thrust Angle 0.0

[Dan J]

In my experience these are the noisiest tires ever made

[Brian 162]

I have Toyo R888's. These tires make as much noise as off road tires. I would guess the noise in your case may be normal.

[RWebb]

mileage on the tires?

[ejp]

Originally Posted by RWebb

mileage on the tires?

At this point, ~200 miles. Do you think that I can expect them to quiet down after a certain point?

[RWebb]

not much more

[jwasbury]

I am on my 2nd set of AD08s. I can't say I have noticed hearing excessive tire noise compared to my other cars. That said, the 930 is just a noisier driving experience in general vs. the newer vehicles in the stable.

[Arne2]

Originally Posted by ejp

At this point, ~200 miles. Do you think that I can expect them to quiet down after a certain point?

Originally Posted by RWebb

not much more

Correct, tires are generally at their quietest when new. Won't get any better as they wear.

[RWebb]

could possibly be noisier until broken in

you will need to buy spendy tires where all factors are optimized

[ejp]

Originally Posted by RWebb

could possibly be noisier until broken in

you will need to buy spendy tires where all factors are optimized

These were spendy tires.

Oh well - this means that I will need to spend more time on the track to burn through these

[rgoodrich]

I had AD08's on my 81 SC. Maybe because I didn't have the windows up in the Fall and Spring, but I never noticed any excessive noise. What I did notice was razor sharp response, and fantastic grip. That having been said, I moved on to an 84 Carrera with Bridgestone RE-11s. They are not quite as responsive, but definitely ride better and stick like glue.
I would be happy to have either on my car.

[ejp]

Originally Posted by rgoodrich

I had AD08's on my 81 SC. Maybe because I didn't have the windows up in the Fall and Spring, but I never noticed any excessive noise. What I did notice was razor sharp response, and fantastic grip. That having been said, I moved on to an 84 Carrera with Bridgestone RE-11s. They are not quite as responsive, but definitely ride better and stick like glue.
I would be happy to have either on my car.

I shoulda spent the extra money on RE-11's and used Fikse's with RA1's/R888 for the track.

*sigh*

[ejp]

Long update on this thread for anyone who searches for Yoko AD08's. After a decent alignment, they have quieted down and are actually quite usable on the street. They're still noisy, but nothing like the noise that I was experiencing when I posted first posted my question. I would consider buying these tires again.

[Jack Olsen]

I had A032's and A048's. So noisy you think your bearings must be shot.

[ejp]

Originally Posted by Jack Olsen

I had A032's and A048's. So noisy you think your bearings must be shot.

As it turns out, my front bearings were shot.

I tightened them every weekend for a few months, and consistently found play after a few days...until I finally replaced the bearings to save the spindles. The AD08's are a little noisy, but I consider them a streetable summer tire by all means. They're squirley in cold weather, but there is no reason to fault a summer tire for this, they're *summer* tires. I consider the squirreliness to be added-fun.