79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
50 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D vs Yokohama AVID Ascend — Compared (May 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.
VS
89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
23 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better treadwear, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | SP Winter Sport 3D | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | SP Winter Sport 3D | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 80 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | SP Winter Sport 3D | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | SP Winter Sport 3D | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 70 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | SP Winter Sport 3D | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 95 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | SP Winter Sport 3D | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D | Yokohama AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 89 |
| Dry | 83 | 95 |
| Wet | 84 | 93 |
| Snow | 78 | 85 |
| Comfort | 78 | 89 |
| Noise | – | 88 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 90 |
| Handling | 77 | 80 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
89
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in snow, slush, and cold-weather traction, often transforming the winter capability of rear-wheel-drive vehicles. While users consistently praise its confidence-inspiring grip in severe conditions, many report that performance and noise levels degrade significantly as the tread wears down or the tire ages.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling in snow, ice, and slush
- Strong performance in cold temperatures (below 7°C)
- Predictable and secure handling characteristics when new
- Effective braking performance on winter surfaces
Cons
- Noticeable increase in road noise as the tire ages
- Rapid tread wear compared to competitors
- Significant decline in wet and winter grip once the tread depth decreases
- Not suitable for use as an all-season or summer tire
Observations
- Users with high-horsepower RWD vehicles (e.g., BMW, Mercedes C63) report that the tire significantly improves winter mobility, though some note it struggles to put down high torque off the line.
- Performance consistency appears to vary by tire size, with some users noting better results on smaller wheel diameters compared to larger, low-profile fitments.
- Drivers of heavier luxury sedans appreciate the stiff sidewall construction for handling, though this can contribute to a firmer, sometimes bumpy ride quality.
The Yokohama Avid Ascend is widely regarded as a high-value, all-season tire that excels in wet weather performance and ride comfort. While most users report significant improvements in traction and noise levels compared to factory-installed tires, a small subset of owners has raised concerns regarding premature tread wear and occasional manufacturing defects.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors
- Smooth and quiet ride quality
- Reliable handling in light snow and slushy conditions
Cons
- Reports of premature or uneven tread wear in some instances
- Occasional noise issues on dry pavement
- Isolated reports of tires going out of round after moderate mileage
Observations
- Subaru Forester owners frequently cite these as a superior upgrade for both comfort and all-weather capability.
- Users of AWD vehicles, including the Audi A4 and Toyota Sienna, report high satisfaction with the tire's handling in mixed precipitation.
- Hybrid vehicle owners noted that the tire maintains fuel efficiency comparable to factory specifications.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D | B · Yokohama AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 12/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 740 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 75,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Dunlop
89
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better treadwear, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 90 vs 75 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 95 vs 83 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 89 vs 78 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 93 vs 84 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D
Tire B · Yokohama AVID Ascend
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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.