| Model | AVID Ascend | Defender LTX M/S |
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| Brand | Yokohama | Michelin |
| Car type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 72% | 84%  |
| Overall Dry | 85.5% | 92% |
| Corner Stability | 84.5% | 91% |
| Dry Traction | 88% | 94% |
| Steering Response | 84.5% | 91% |
| Overall Wet | 78% | 92% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 79% | 92% |
| Wet Traction | 77.5% | 92% |
| Snow performance | 65% | 83% |
| Light Snow | 73% | 89% |
| Heavy Snow | 62% | 82% |
| Ice | 60% | 77% |
| Overall Comfort | 82.5% | 90% |
| Ride Comfort | 83% | 92% |
| Overall Noise | 82% | 89% |
| Wear (tread life) | 86% | 88% |
| Overall Off-road | No data | 81% |
| On Dirt | No data | 85% |
| On Sand | No data | 81% |
| On Mud | No data | 75% |
| On Rock | No data | 81% |
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