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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Yokohama Advan Sport AS vs Yokohama AVID Ascend — 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.

Yokohama Advan Sport AS tread pattern
Objective (60%)
67/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
74/100
12 owner reviews
Dry
77
Wet
67
Snow
60
Comfort
80
Noise
76
Treadwear
71
Handling
73

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 wet, snow and treadwear. 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 18
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
77
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
95
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASAVID Ascend
Professional tests (TWG score) 70 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 80

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 26
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
67
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
93
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASAVID Ascend
Professional tests (TWG score) 58 –
Tyre Reviews owners 73 80

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 25
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
60
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
85
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASAVID Ascend
Tyre Reviews owners 60 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 9
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
80
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
89
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASAVID Ascend
Professional tests (TWG score) 78 –
Tyre Reviews owners 90 70

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 12
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
76
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
88
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASAVID Ascend
Professional tests (TWG score) 76 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 19
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
71
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
90
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASAVID Ascend
Tyre Reviews owners 80 95

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 7
A — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
73
B — Yokohama AVID Ascend
80
Why this score
SourceAdvan Sport ASAVID Ascend
Tyre Reviews owners 73 80

Scores at a glance

Yokohama Advan Sport AS vs Yokohama AVID Ascend: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryYokohama Advan Sport ASYokohama AVID Ascend
Relative Score 71 89
Dry 77 95
Wet 67 93
Snow 60 85
Comfort 80 89
Noise 76 88
Treadwear 71 90
Handling 73 80

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Yokohama Advan Sport AS

The Yokohama Advan Sport AS is generally regarded as a competent, budget-friendly performance tire that excels in comfort and dry-road handling. While many users appreciate the value proposition and smooth ride quality, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity and wet-weather performance, with some users reporting premature wear and stability concerns.

Pros

  • Excellent value for the price, especially when sourced as discounted inventory
  • Smooth and quiet ride quality
  • Strong dry-road grip and cornering performance
  • Improved acceleration times compared to previous sets

Cons

  • Significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear and short lifespan
  • Inconsistent performance in wet or cool conditions
  • Lack of high-end performance feedback for spirited driving
  • Potential for stability issues at highway speeds

Observations

  • Users transitioning from run-flat tires to this standard construction report improved ride comfort.
  • One user noted superior tread longevity on an electric vehicle compared to their previous Pirelli tires.
  • Performance-oriented drivers found the tire insufficient for track-day longevity, noting rapid degradation after limited use.
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 · Yokohama Advan Sport AS B · Yokohama AVID Ascend
Category—Premium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth11/32″12/32″
UTQG440 A A740 A A
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi75,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Yokohama

Yokohama

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

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 93 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 85 vs 60 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 90 vs 71 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 95 vs 77 on dry.

Tire A · Yokohama Advan Sport AS
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.