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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 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.

Tire A Pirelli

Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4

Summer Touring tires

Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
58/100
6 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
64
Snow
–
Comfort
60
Noise
–
Treadwear
68
Handling
50

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
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, wet 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 15
A — Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4
80
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
95
Why this score
SourceCINTURA/TO P4AVID Ascend
Tyre Reviews owners 80 80

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 29
A — Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4
64
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
93
Why this score
SourceCINTURA/TO P4AVID Ascend
Tyre Reviews owners 64 80

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4
–
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
85
Why this score
SourceCINTURA/TO P4AVID Ascend
Tyre Reviews owners – 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 29
A — Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4
60
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
89
Why this score
SourceCINTURA/TO P4AVID Ascend
Tyre Reviews owners 60 70

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4
–
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
88

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 22
A — Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4
68
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
90
Why this score
SourceCINTURA/TO P4AVID Ascend
Tyre Reviews owners 68 95

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 30
A — Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4
50
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
80
Why this score
SourceCINTURA/TO P4AVID Ascend
Tyre Reviews owners 50 80

Scores at a glance

Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 vs Yokohama AVID Ascend: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli CINTURA/TO P4Yokohama AVID Ascend
Relative Score 65 90
Dry 80 95
Wet 64 93
Snow – 85
Comfort 60 89
Noise – 88
Treadwear 68 90
Handling 50 80

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Tire A

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.

Tire A Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4

The Pirelli Cinturato P4 receives a polarized reception, characterized by exceptional longevity but significant shortcomings in handling and wet-weather performance. While some users appreciate the tire's durability and predictable behavior on specific vehicles, many report a lack of steering feedback and poor confidence in wet conditions.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and high mileage capability
  • Predictable performance on dry, steady-state roads
  • Progressive handling characteristics on specific vehicle chassis

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather grip and high risk of understeer
  • Lack of steering feedback and road feel
  • Excessive road noise
  • Inconsistent performance as the tire ages

Observations

  • Users driving smaller, lightweight vehicles reported a significant loss of driving enjoyment due to the tire's lack of feedback.
  • High-mileage commuters noted that while the tire lasts a long time, it becomes increasingly unreliable on motorway slip roads and in wet conditions.
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 · Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 B · Yokohama AVID Ascend
CategorySummer Touring tiresPremium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger 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?

Pirelli

Yokohama

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

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 80 vs 50 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 93 vs 64 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 89 vs 60 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 90 vs 68 on treadwear.

Tire A · Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4
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.