Yokohama Advan Apex v601 Impressions
Yokohama launched an ultra-high performance tyre into the market sometime in 2021 named the Apex v601. Notably, this was and still is part of the Advan line-up, Yokohama's flagship range. You may be wondering why I am penning my opinions this late, years down from launch. The answer is simple. Unlike whatever else you read, this isn't a paid review. I mean, everything is good when it is brand new right? So what's the real point. Bottomline, tyres are one of the most important but overlooked areas of investment. Bluntly put, these are what keep you safe on the road and are as critical as your brakes. In fact, they work together so never stinge on tyres as they are life-saving. This is especially true under challenging driving conditions. With that clarified, let's take a look at the thread pattern on the Apex v601. Obvious to the eye, the Apex is really aggressive looking with large outer rib blocks that are visible with the stiffen sidewalls, making the v601s resemble ...
