All-season tire Updated October 2026

Yokohama AVID Ascend review

Name: Yokohama AVID Ascend
Brand: Yokohama

± 7

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 70% of the all-season tires we score.

Owners 71 · 81 reviews analysed

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Yokohama AVID Ascend has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among all-season tires. 81 owner reviews rate it 71 out of 100.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

71/100

From 81 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 81 owner reviews found online.

The Yokohama Avid Ascend is widely praised by users as a reliable, comfortable, and cost-effective touring tire that significantly reduces road noise while improving ride quality compared to original equipment. While the vast majority of drivers report excellent longevity and stable wet and dry traction, a small number of customers experienced premature tread wear or isolated manufacturing defects.

Pros

Exceptionally low road noise and quiet ride
High level of ride comfort and shock absorption
Strong wet and dry traction, inspiring confidence in heavy rain
Impressive tread life and overall longevity for many users
Great value for the price point

Cons

Isolated reports of premature tread wear or not meeting expected mileage
Slightly spongy initial feel requiring a brief break-in period
Occasional minor wheel slip during hard acceleration in wet or dry conditions

Worth knowing

Users installing these tires on crossovers and SUVs, such as the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Subaru Forester, frequently note a dramatic decrease in cabin noise compared to stock Bridgestone or Kumho tires.
Sedan and minivan owners (Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna) highlight enhanced stability, cornering confidence, and a smooth highway ride suitable for family vehicles.