72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
15 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S 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, wet and handling. Pick the Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S if noise matters 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
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 63 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 85 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 43 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
ZIEX ZE001 A/S leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 37
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 50 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 47 | 95 |
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Yokohama AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 89 |
| Dry | 85 | 95 |
| Wet | 72 | 93 |
| Snow | 70 | 85 |
| Comfort | 78 | 89 |
| Noise | 95 | 88 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 90 |
| Handling | 63 | 80 |
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72
/ 100
Tire A
89
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Falken Ziex ZE001 AS is generally regarded as a competent OEM-spec tire that offers a comfortable, quiet ride and reliable dry-road handling. However, user consensus is heavily polarized by significant concerns regarding premature tread wear and subpar performance in winter conditions, particularly snow and slush.
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable dry-road traction and handling
- Satisfactory performance for daily commuting and highway driving
- Good initial feedback and wet-road grip for moderate driving
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Poor traction and confidence in snow and icy conditions
- Low hydroplaning resistance in heavy rain
- High replacement cost relative to longevity
Observations
- Subaru owners frequently report that the tire fails to meet expected mileage intervals, often requiring replacement well before 40,000 miles.
- Drivers of higher-output vehicles, such as the Mazda 6 Turbo, report that the tire struggles to manage torque, leading to significant wet-weather traction issues.
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 · Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S | B · Yokohama AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 6 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 20″ | 17″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 12/32″ |
| UTQG | 360 A A | 740 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 75,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Falken
89
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better treadwear, wet and handling. Pick the Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 90 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 93 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 80 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 85 vs 70 on snow.
Tire A · Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
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.