Tyre comparison
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 vs Yokohama Advan Neova AD09
The Advan Neova AD09 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Advan Neova AD09 for wet grip.
Michelin
Pilot Sport Cup 2
Track-biased road tyre; OE on GT3-class cars.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Premium
Yokohama
Advan Neova AD09
Very quick and more forgiving than most 200TW tyres.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Premium
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Pilot Sport Cup 2 | Advan Neova AD09 |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly track | 75 | 81 (higher) |
| Road + track days | 61 | 70 (higher) |
| Spirited roads | 63 | 69 (higher) |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other extreme 200TW tyres.
Pilot Sport Cup 2
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
Cup 2 R tests only (dry-braking best); wet weak; maker positioning.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Advan Neova AD09
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tire Rack
- Year
- 2024
Tire Rack 2024 Extreme test 5 (included); detail not read; positioned forgiving.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Pilot Sport Cup 2 or the Advan Neova AD09?
The Advan Neova AD09 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Advan Neova AD09 for wet grip.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.