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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Firestone WeatherGrip vs Yokohama AVID S34NV — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Firestone

Firestone WeatherGrip

Premium Touring All Season tire

Firestone WeatherGrip tread pattern
Objective (60%)
76/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
72/100
4 owner reviews
Dry
91
Wet
82
Snow
95
Comfort
87
Noise
92
Treadwear
40
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
27/100
Owner ratings
Dry
82
Wet
59
Snow
13
Comfort
50
Noise
54
Treadwear
51
Handling
82

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Firestone WeatherGrip — better snow, noise and comfort. Pick the Yokohama AVID S34NV if treadwear and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) WeatherGrip leads by 9
A — Firestone WeatherGrip
91
B — Yokohama AVID S34NV
82
Why this score
SourceWeatherGripAVID S34NV
Professional tests (TWG score) 96 –
Tire Rack owners 90 81
Tyre Reviews owners 83 –
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) WeatherGrip leads by 23
A — Firestone WeatherGrip
82
B — Yokohama AVID S34NV
59
Why this score
SourceWeatherGripAVID S34NV
Professional tests (TWG score) 86 –
Tire Rack owners 88 57
Tyre Reviews owners 75 –
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) WeatherGrip leads by 82
A — Firestone WeatherGrip
95
B — Yokohama AVID S34NV
13
Why this score
SourceWeatherGripAVID S34NV
Professional tests (TWG score) 95 –
Tire Rack owners 83 18
SimpleTire owners 99 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) WeatherGrip leads by 37
A — Firestone WeatherGrip
87
B — Yokohama AVID S34NV
50
Why this score
SourceWeatherGripAVID S34NV
Professional tests (TWG score) 100 –
Tire Rack owners 84 48
Tyre Reviews owners 68 –
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) WeatherGrip leads by 38
A — Firestone WeatherGrip
92
B — Yokohama AVID S34NV
54
Why this score
SourceWeatherGripAVID S34NV
Professional tests (TWG score) 92 –
SimpleTire owners 91 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID S34NV leads by 11
A — Firestone WeatherGrip
40
B — Yokohama AVID S34NV
51
Why this score
SourceWeatherGripAVID S34NV
Tire Rack owners 79 49
Tyre Reviews owners 40 –
SimpleTire owners 88 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID S34NV leads by 9
A — Firestone WeatherGrip
73
B — Yokohama AVID S34NV
82
Why this score
SourceWeatherGripAVID S34NV
Tyre Reviews owners 73 –

Scores at a glance

Firestone WeatherGrip vs Yokohama AVID S34NV: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFirestone WeatherGripYokohama AVID S34NV
Relative Score 77 56
Dry 91 82
Wet 82 59
Snow 95 13
Comfort 87 50
Noise 92 54
Treadwear 40 51
Handling 73 82

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Firestone WeatherGrip

The Firestone WeatherGrip is widely regarded as a capable all-weather tire that excels in snow and winter-like conditions, offering a high level of confidence for year-round use. However, users frequently report concerns regarding premature tread wear and elevated road noise, suggesting that while the tire performs well in inclement weather, its longevity may not meet expectations for high-mileage drivers.

Pros

  • Excellent traction and confidence in snow and winter conditions
  • Reliable performance in varied all-season climates
  • High level of ride comfort on uneven road surfaces

Cons

  • Significantly faster-than-expected tread wear
  • Noticeable road noise during highway and city driving
  • Performance in wet conditions is considered average compared to competitors

Observations

  • Users on older vehicles, such as a 1999 Honda Accord, noted that the tire's road noise is particularly intrusive in the cabin.
  • Drivers of AWD vehicles like the Subaru Forester expressed disappointment that the tire failed to meet its advertised mileage warranty.
Tire B Yokohama AVID S34NV

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Firestone WeatherGrip B · Yokohama AVID S34NV
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tire—
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available49—
Rim diameters15″ – 19″—
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG640 A A—
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Firestone

Yokohama

Winner: Firestone WeatherGrip — better snow, noise and comfort. Pick the Yokohama AVID S34NV if treadwear and handling matter most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 95 vs 13 on snow.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 92 vs 54 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 87 vs 50 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 82 vs 59 on wet.

Tire A · Firestone WeatherGrip
Tire B · Yokohama AVID S34NV

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.