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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Assurance All-Season 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.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama AVID Ascend

Premium Touring All Season tire

Yokohama AVID Ascend tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
23 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
93
Snow
85
Comfort
89
Noise
88
Treadwear
90
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better handling, snow and wet. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 3
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
92
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
95
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonAVID Ascend
Tire Rack owners 82
Tyre Reviews owners 80 80
SimpleTire owners 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 6
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
87
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
93
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonAVID Ascend
Tire Rack owners 71
Tyre Reviews owners 75 80
SimpleTire owners 88

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 12
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
73
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
85
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonAVID Ascend
Tire Rack owners 59
Tyre Reviews owners 30 80
SimpleTire owners 75

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 1
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
90
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
89
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonAVID Ascend
Tire Rack owners 74
Tyre Reviews owners 85 70
SimpleTire owners 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 1
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
89
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
88
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonAVID Ascend
SimpleTire owners 89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 6
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
84
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
90
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonAVID Ascend
Tire Rack owners 69
Tyre Reviews owners 20 95
SimpleTire owners 87

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 15
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
65
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
80
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonAVID Ascend
Tyre Reviews owners 65 80

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Yokohama AVID Ascend: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Assurance All-SeasonYokohama AVID Ascend
Relative Score 83 89
Dry 92 95
Wet 87 93
Snow 73 85
Comfort 90 89
Noise 89 88
Treadwear 84 90
Handling 65 80

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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 Goodyear Assurance All-Season

The Goodyear Assurance All Season is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, comfortable, and quiet tire suitable for daily commuting in moderate climates. While many users report excellent longevity and value, a notable segment of the user base experiences significant premature tread wear and subpar performance in heavy snow or icy conditions.

Pros

  • High level of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Reliable dry and wet weather traction for non-aggressive drivers
  • Strong tread life for many users, with some reporting over 60,000 miles

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, with reports of premature wear well before the warranty limit
  • Poor performance in winter conditions, specifically on ice and deep snow
  • Occasional reports of vibration and balance issues immediately after installation
  • Reduced traction during heavy rain compared to premium alternatives

Observations

  • Users on mid-size SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V generally report high satisfaction regarding ride quality and noise levels.
  • Drivers of heavier vehicles or those in mountainous, snowy regions report that the tire struggles to maintain grip, suggesting it is better suited for flat, temperate environments.
Tire B Yokohama AVID Ascend

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 · Goodyear Assurance All-Season B · Yokohama AVID Ascend
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available511
Rim diameters14″ – 20″17″
Tread depth9/32″12/32″
UTQG600 A B740 A A
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi75,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Yokohama

Winner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better handling, snow and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 80 vs 65 on handling.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 85 vs 73 on snow.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 93 vs 87 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 90 vs 84 on treadwear.

Tire A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
Tire B · Yokohama AVID Ascend

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.