Yokohama AVID TOURING-S review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 54% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 66 · 85 reviews analysed
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Yokohama AVID TOURING-S has a Relative Score of 67 out of 100 among all-season tires. 85 owner reviews rate it 66 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.
By owner reviews
66/100From 85 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 85 owner reviews found online.
The Yokohama AVID Touring S is overwhelmingly well regarded as a quiet, comfortable, and affordable all-season touring tire, with many owners reporting repeat purchases across multiple vehicles. Reviewers frequently describe it as a near-premium alternative to Michelin at roughly half the cost, with strong tread life and confident dry handling. Complaints are limited but center on wet or snowy launch traction, some noise, and a soft sidewall feel.
Pros
- Good value: many reviewers cite a low price relative to quality and describe it as a credible, cheaper alternative to Michelin and other name brands.
- Quiet, smooth, and comfortable ride, mentioned very frequently, including by reviewers who expected a loud tire.
- Long tread life: reports include about 65,000 miles on a Subaru Outback, about 80,000 miles per set over three sets, and minimal wear after 5,000 to 10,000 miles.
- Confident wet, dry, and light snow traction and handling, including stable highway driving in heavy rain at 75-80 mph and improved handling over OEM Kuhmo tires.
- High brand loyalty: many reviewers are on their second, third, or fourth set and run them on multiple vehicles, such as minivans, sedans, and SUVs.
Cons
- Some reviewers report wheelspin or weak traction when starting from a stop in wet or snowy conditions.
- Noise is mentioned by several reviewers, including tread growl, a louder tire than their previous set, and a tire described as 'so noisy'.
- Soft sidewall or tire feel: one reviewer described vague steering and flexing, another called the tire 'soft' and noted tracking in pavement grooves on some highways.
- Isolated early wear or durability complaints, including two tires 'shot' after three months, front tires wearing early, and one report of a noise like a broken cord.
- Some wear was linked to alignment or vehicle condition rather than the tire itself, and one reviewer noted a tendency to wear on asphalt.
Worth knowing
- Reviews cover a wide range of vehicles, including minivans (Honda Odyssey, a van owned for 21 years), wagons and crossovers (Subaru Outback, Ford Escape, a Jeep), sedans (Buick, BMW, Mercury Grand Marquis), and sport coupes (Toyota Celica GT, 1998 Mustang), with consistently positive feedback on handling and comfort.
- Longest mileage claims came from Subaru Outback and other family or commuter vehicles, with 65,000 to 80,000 miles reported when pressure and rotation were maintained.
- No tire sizes were provided in the dataset, so no size-specific conclusions can be drawn.
Yokohama AVID TOURING-S specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 620 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Whitewall |
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