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Yokohama V601

Ultra-high-performance summer tyre · 235/40R18

from$710.30/tyre
Premium — max performance for sports and luxuryIn stock at 1 retailerPerformance tyres →Prices checked 27 Aug 2026

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means235/40 R18
235 · Width
The tyre is 235 mm wide, measured sidewall to sidewall.
40 · Profile
Sidewall height is 40% of the width — a low profile, giving sharper steering response.
R18 · Rim
Fits an 18-inch wheel. Must match your rim diameter exactly.

The Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 sits in the premium price tier and is built for sports cars and luxury vehicles. Yokohama positions it as a max performance summer option, claiming strong dry and wet grip with sporty handling. It's designed to handle both track-day use and everyday driving. Available in limited sizes on our site.

Wet grip
85%
No EU letter; description claims exceptional wet grip for UHP use
Sports handling
88%
UHP tyre with stated sporty handling and track-day capability
A good fit if you…
  • Drive a sports car or luxury vehicle
  • Want track-day capability alongside daily driving
  • Prioritise dry and wet grip
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Need cold-weather or winter capability — it's a summer-only tyre
  • Are after a budget-friendly option — it sits in the premium tier

Which retailer suits you?

Compare prices at 1 retailer
4.5(63)
Advantage TyresWith over 60 tyre service centres across New Zealand, Advantage offers Kiwis real-life tyre solutions. Shop tyres and book your fitments now!
In stock
$710.30/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $3059.80for 4 tyres, fitted
Opening hours
Monday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
What customers say4.563 Google reviews
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  • FP
    F Penn2 months ago

    Needed full set of new tyres and wheel alignment. Got 3 local quotes from Otara, Papatoetoe & Otahuhu. Advantage turned out so much more cheaper. They were awesome. Service great, experience on point and the general atmosphere was very welcoming.

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  • MG
    M Gharib2 months ago

    Awesome service by the team especially Dan and his team . Effective, efficient and good communication

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  • JL
    James Lomax6 months ago

    Haven't used their services before, but just had an extremely dangerous experience with one of their company vehicles on the motorway. The man was lane splitting and dangerously cutting off cars in traffic. I reckon i wont ever use the service purely from that guy.

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  • MV
    Maria Vihi10 months ago

    Loved the service very effective. When I enquire about wheel alignment. The 3 guys were Phillipines. Thank you very much. I will be back for my wheel alignment.

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  • LP
    Lapsed Pacifist3 months ago

    Friendly staff, effecient

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About Yokohama

Japan · Founded 1917

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd is a major Japanese tyre and rubber products manufacturer founded in 1917 (originally a joint venture with B.F. Goodrich), now headquartered in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is a well-established global tyre maker known for performance and motorsport-oriented products alongside a full passenger, SUV, commercial and industrial rubber lineup.

ADVAN performance tyre lineLong motorsport heritage (circuit racing, rally)Established global brand with over a century of history
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