The ADVAN Apex V601 is Yokohama's Max Performance Summer tire for drivers of sports cars, performance sedans, and sporty coupes who want a tire that builds on the lessons learned from five decades of performance innovation. The ADVAN Apex V601 is designed to deliver maximum grip and precision handling in warm dry and wet conditions, so like all Max Performance Summer tires, it is not intended to be serviced, stored nor driven in near- and below-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
A high-grade, micro silica tread compound is molded into the ADVAN Apex V601's asymmetric pattern. Optimized groove angles are designed to minimize noise for a quieter ride, and the rounded rib profile promotes even contact pressure with the road to reduce uneven tread wear. The wide, outboard rib features very low void for maximum lateral grip, and the solid center rib creates constant contact with the road for high-speed stability and precise handling. The narrow, outer groove helps dissipate the heat generated under aggressive cornering, and the three inside circumferential grooves effectively evacuate water from the contact patch to resist hydroplaning.
The single-ply, rayon casing of the ADVAN Apex V601 features a high turn-up, creating a two-ply sidewall for enhanced lateral stability and handling. Two wide, steel belts support the tread and are reinforced with two spirally wound, nylon cap plies.
Note: Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.
Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Max Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking is not a warrantable condition because it occurs as the result of improper use or storage. Tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.
El neumático ADVAN Apex V601 de Yokohama pertenece a la categoría: Rendimiento Máximo Para Verano y fue desarrollado para conductores de autos deportivos, sedanes de rendimiento y cupé deportivos, que desean un neumático construido en lecciones aprendidas por cinco décadas de innovación de rendimiento. El diseño del ADVAN Apex V601 proporciona una tracción máxima y precisión al girar el volante en condiciones calientes secas y mojadas, como todo neumático de Máximo Rendimiento Para Verano, no fue diseñado para ser reparado, guardado o utilizado en temperaturas cercanas al nivel de congelación o superficies con hielo o nieve.
Un compuesto de caucho con micro sílice de alto grado es moldeado en el Apex V601 en un patrón asimétrico. Ranuras con ángulos optimizados fueron diseñadas para minimizar el ruido y proporcionar un andar más tranquilo; el perfil redondo de la huella proporciona una presión pareja en el área de contacto con la carretera para reducir un desgaste disparejo. Un segmento ancho externo posee mayor cantidad de caucho haciendo contacto con la carreta, para proporcionar un agarre lateral máximo, mientras que el segmento sólido central, mantiene contacto constante con la carretera, para obtener mayor estabilidad y un comportamiento preciso a velocidades elevadas. El canal circunferencial estrecho de la parte externa ayuda a disipar el calor generado al tomar curvas agresivamente, mientras que, los tres canales circunferenciales internos ayudan a evacuar el agua efectivamente del área de contacto con la carretera, para aumentar la resistencia al deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning).
La capa de rayón en la estructura del ADVAN Apex V601 posee un doblez alto, lo cual crea una pared de dos capas para mejorar la estabilidad lateral y la maniobrabilidad. Dos capas anchas de acero soportan la huella y están reforzadas con dos capas de nailon envuelto en espiral.
Nota: Neumáticos expuestos a temperaturas de 20 grados Fahrenheit (-7 grados Celsius) o más bajas, deben retornar gradualmente, a temperaturas de por lo menos 40 grados Fahrenheit (5 grados Celsius), por lo menos 24 horas antes de que sean doblados o flexionados en cualquier manera, como por ejemplo, ajustando la presión de inflado, montar en rines, soportar el peso del vehículo o rodarlos al conducir.
Flexionar o doblar el caucho especializado, utilizado en los neumáticos de Rendimiento Máximo Para Verano, en condiciones frías, puede resultar en grietas irreversibles al compuesto de caucho. Si esto sucede, la garantía del producto se anula debido al uso o almacenamiento incorrecto. Neumáticos con grietas en el caucho deben ser remplazados.
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Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 08/01/21(1 of 2)
Manufacturer Special Warranty:30 Day Test Drive (1)
Additional Information:(1) Full refund or exchange (2) Half mileage for rear if different size than front
Notes
See official manufacturer's warranty brochure for specific details.
New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Tire Rack Test Results Yokohama ADVAN Apex V601
Best Performance Tires: Ultra High Performance vs. Max Performance Summer Tires – 2024 Test 3(22:06)
Ratings highlight excellence in dry and wet traction, with scores consistently in the 9-10 range, reflecting the tire's on-road all-terrain design. Winter traction earns praise for deep snow and slush performance, though ice traction shows occasional variability. Comfort receives strong marks for a smooth ride, with noise levels generally rated 7-10. Treadwear scores cluster around 8-10, suggesting durability aligns well with expectations for rugged use. While a few ratings note minor trade-offs in icy conditions, feedback overwhelmingly emphasizes reliable all-terrain capability, making it a standout for drivers prioritizing confident dry/wet handling and off-road versatility without sacrificing on-road comfort.
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Customers consistently rate wet traction highly, with most scores 9-10. Strong hydroplaning resistance and reliable grip in wet conditions make it excellent for all-terrain use.
March 18, 2009
4.2 out of 5
...The wet traction is so good, the Liberty becomes a much safer vehicle in wet weather...
These tires replaced the original Goodyear Wrangler SR-A which had very poor wet weather traction and issues. The Michelin LTXAT2 are a wonderful ride. The wet traction is so good, the Liberty becomes a much safer vehicle in wet weather. Snow performance this past winter was excellent as well. I highly recommend this tire for the Jeep Liberty.
Vehicle: 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4wd Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: Vancouver, BC Driving Style: Average
I needed a tire that would not slip on wet streets when accelerating from a dead stop. These tires are great, for that...
I bought these tires because I haul 12000 pound trailer loads with my truck, a 2500 Dodge Ram Diesel. I needed a tire that would not slip on wet streets when accelerating from a dead stop. These tires are great, for that. I am writing this review to warn about how these tires perform in the mud---THE WORST! They slip, slide, skid around and make mud fly everywhere! My truck turns brown if I drive through any mud. Afterwards, when the mud dries, the tires throw mud all over the street and other cars. I get honked at by irate drivers. It is horrible. If you are going to be driving in muddy conditions, you do NOT want these tires. They reduce any muddy surface to a mud trench in seconds. If you drive over a wet lawn, it's gone and mud replaces the grass. I may still buy these tires, again, but only if I can't find a tire that is rated as good for wet streets and much better for driving in the mud.
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 QuadCab 2wd Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: Austin, TX Driving Style: Average
Winter traction receives strong ratings, with most scoring 8-10 for snow and ice performance. Customers praise confident grip in challenging conditions, though a few note lower ice traction in extreme scenarios.
March 28, 2009
4.2 out of 5
...Ive driven seveal hundred miles highway, and am now in Juneau Alaska to report on on the ice/snow application. Im quite pleased with the ice application in particualr. I used to be skeptical of ANY tire on ice, but Im quite pleased with the AT2 on ice...
I replaced the Bridgestone Revos at 50Kmi with this tire (See my reveiw of that tire) Though Im only at 2Kmi with this Michelin, I wanted to give a early review. Ive driven seveal hundred miles highway, and am now in Juneau Alaska to report on the ice/snow application. Im quite pleased with the ice application in particualr. I used to be skeptical of ANY tire on ice, but Im quite pleased with the AT2 on ice. The ROAD NOISE of this tire is no better/worse that any AT tire, you'll still hear them, but its not objectionable. Wear on this tire? Way too early to tell. Stay tuned. CK
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota Tacoma 4wd Extra Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: Juneau, AK Driving Style: Average
Have used both LT ( 80,000 km) and P rated ( 10,000 km) versions... and terrific winter traction.
Have used both LT (80,000 km) and P rated (10,000 km) versions, great ride, good gas mileage, and terrific winter traction.
Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4x4 Miles Driven on Tires: 6,200 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: EDMONTON, AB Driving Style: Average
I have driven these in all four seasons... very good on snow and ice...
I am very pleased with these Michelins. I have driven these in all four seasons. Great on dry pavement, very good on snow and ice. I have also loaded up my truck multiple times and these tires can handle the weight and still maintain a stable ride.
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado C1500HD Crew Miles Driven on Tires: 60,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ Driving Style: Spirited
Dry traction receives strong praise, with most ratings between 9-10. Customers highlight reliable grip and stable handling on paved surfaces, excelling as expected for an all-terrain tire.
October 12, 2018
4.4 out of 5
...They're competent and have excellent siping and tread pattern for on-road wet and dry driving...
My truck came with a set of Goodyear Wrangler SRA's on them. The forums said it stands for Slides Round Anywhere. My first week I couldn't get traction in a car wash and the traction control pulled the truck into a railing. The truck went back to the dealer and they gave me a credit for the tires toward something else. I read consumer reports and went with the LTX AT2 based on a combination of hydroplaning resistance, ice breaking and combination on/off road driving. I didn't buy them to be a MT tire, but we live off of a gravel mountain road and I need better than a hwy tire for year-round driving. We see several feet of snow at a time in the mountains of Idaho. These have been good so far. Not great, but good. I like them better than I liked the Destination A/T's that I had on my Frontier, but I recognize limitations. Obviously not as good as a dedicated snow tire like a Blizzak in the winter. They're a good all-around light truck tire with better than average tread life. They're competent and have excellent siping and tread pattern for on-road wet and dry driving. They're quiet, though not as comfortable a ride as the OEM SRA's. Better than an aggressive AT on road, and better than an All-Season Off-Road. It is a compromise tire. I did get a small slice from something in the tread on one tire within the first month, and it will be interesting to see how well they hold up long term. So far at 15k miles, mixed 30/30/30 hwy/city/dirt driving, rotated every 7500 with plenty of tire tread left.
Vehicle: 2017 RAM 1500 4wd Crew Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: POCATELLO, ID Driving Style: Average
I purchased this Escape with 26,000 miles on the odometer. It had the original Continental Conti-Trac tires that had all the normal symptoms as seen all over the Tirerack reviews. These tires were EXTREMELY loud and flat spotted, not to mention one had a bulge in the outer sidewall. I purchased the Michelins knowing that I would get what I paid for. The Escape has, in my opinion a little too much road noise, but these tires definitely are a lot quieter than the conti-tracs!! Handling and ride are very good. Past experience with this tire tells me the treadwear will also be excellent so long the vehicle is PROPERLY aligned and ROTATIONS are done often and consistently. We had a lot of snow this winter, and I had no problems at all with these tires. Wet traction is also quite good. I noticed that when the tire store mounted and balanced these tires, they required very little weight to balance out. It has always been my opinion that good quality tires balance with less weight and seem to maintain balance longer than other cheaper tires. I really cannot say anything negative about this tire. If you calculate the possibilities of getting a realistic 65,000-70,000 miles on this tire with proper alignment and rotations, you might be costing yourself more money in the long run if you purchase a cheaper tire with a 30-40,000 mile life. You cannot go wrong with this tire and they are well worth the money!
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape 2wd XLT V6 Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: Lawrenceburg, In Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate comfort 9s and 10s, highlighting a smooth ride and low noise. High scores show excellent refinement for on-road driving, aligning perfectly with its all-terrain design.
November 29, 2011
4.5 out of 5
Great tire... and is very comfortable.
Great tire, Looks good, wears well and is very comfortable.
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 2wd Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: MARIETTA, GA Driving Style: Average
...Amazing difference in improved ride comfort and reduced noise levels...
Initial review. I replaced BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KOs with these tires. Amazing difference in improved ride comfort and reduced noise levels. Excellent appearance and no blemishes at all or signs or bulges, which tires this size occasionally reveal once mounted. I expect they will perform well over many miles and will follow up after the winter.
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F150 Super Cab 4wd Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: Mount Airy, MD Driving Style: Average
...These tires glide down the hwy smoothquite and comfortable.
Deceptive traction these are great better than AT-KO in sand-snow & any mud found on country roads and two-track tails. These are not mud bog tires or are they designed to be. Most driving is on hwy and county dirt roads with 30% on upper michigan two track trails. These are great off road and are the best for dry, wet, snow, or ice conditions found on hwy/co roads. If these were car tires I would get 80,000 miles from them but these are on my 4x4 so this fall I will get a new set. I should have 70,000 on then by late Oct.These tires are still round and simple glide down the hwy smooth quite and comfortable.
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Reg Miles Driven on Tires: 65,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: Grayling, MI Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate treadwear 9-10, highlighting excellent durability for all-terrain use. A few lower scores exist, but high marks dominate, showing reliable long-term performance on varied surfaces.
September 09, 2011
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4.2 out of 5
55,000-miles on my 4WD Silverado Crew Cab, mostly highway @ 800-miles/week, through rough snows in the Rockies. Probably have another 15,000-miles remaining...
55,000-miles on my 4WD Silverado Crew Cab, mostly highway @ 800-miles/week, through rough snows in the Rockies. Probably have another 15,000-miles remaining. Good ride, good handling, excellent wear. Money well spent.
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Crew Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 55,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: Sheridan, WY Driving Style: Spirited
I drove 45k on these tires and still had 15k or more left. I just sold the truck and the tires still looked new. No, cuping or wearing unevenly...
I drove 45k on these tires and still had probably 15k or more left. I just sold the truck and the tires still looked new. No, cuping or wearing unevenly. I did rotate at every oil change (5k). I would recommend these tires to anyone. I would definitly buy again.
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado K2500HD Crew Miles Driven on Tires: 45,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: fort mill, sc Driving Style: Average
I changed 2 set of OE tires(Goodyear wrangler 50k miles on each) and then switched to these. 80,000 and still rolling ...will make to 100k for sure...
I am a livery drivrer in Chicago .This is the best tire I have ever driven on.I changed 2 set of OE tires(Goodyear wrangler 50 k miles on each) and then switched to these .80 000 and still rolling ...will make to 100k for sure.Tire can't get any better then this ð
Vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Miles Driven on Tires: 85,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: DES PLAINES, IL Driving Style: Average
50 years of performance innovation have gone into the ADVAN Apex V601, Yokohama’s Max Performance Summer tire for the drivers of sports cars, coupes, and luxury performance vehicles.
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