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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Yokohama AVID Ascend vs Yokohama AVID ENVigor — 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 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.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama AVID ENVigor

All Season High Performance tires

Yokohama AVID ENVigor tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
6 owner reviews
Dry
84
Wet
81
Snow
66
Comfort
73
Noise
80
Treadwear
69
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better treadwear, snow 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 11
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
95
B — Yokohama AVID ENVigor
84
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendAVID ENVigor
Tyre Reviews owners 80 85

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 12
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
93
B — Yokohama AVID ENVigor
81
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendAVID ENVigor
Tyre Reviews owners 80 80

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 19
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
85
B — Yokohama AVID ENVigor
66
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendAVID ENVigor
Tyre Reviews owners 80 60

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 16
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
89
B — Yokohama AVID ENVigor
73
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendAVID ENVigor
Tyre Reviews owners 70 68

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 8
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
88
B — Yokohama AVID ENVigor
80

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 21
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
90
B — Yokohama AVID ENVigor
69
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendAVID ENVigor
Tyre Reviews owners 95 65

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 10
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
80
B — Yokohama AVID ENVigor
70
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendAVID ENVigor
Tyre Reviews owners 80 70

Scores at a glance

Yokohama AVID Ascend vs Yokohama AVID ENVigor: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryYokohama AVID AscendYokohama AVID ENVigor
Relative Score 89 75
Dry 95 84
Wet 93 81
Snow 85 66
Comfort 89 73
Noise 88 80
Treadwear 90 69
Handling 80 70

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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 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.
Tire B Yokohama AVID ENVigor

The Yokohama AVID ENVigor is generally regarded as a capable grand touring tire that excels in wet and dry handling, offering drivers a sense of security and responsiveness. While users appreciate its performance characteristics and lateral grip, some report concerns regarding road noise levels and ride stiffness compared to other premium alternatives.

Pros

  • Strong wet and dry road grip
  • Excellent lateral stability and handling feel
  • Reliable performance at highway speeds
  • Good value as a grand touring option

Cons

  • Higher road noise levels than some competitors
  • Ride quality can feel firm or harsh on certain vehicles
  • Mixed feedback regarding long-term tread life expectations

Observations

  • Drivers of sport-oriented sedans like the Civic Si noted the tire provides excellent handling but can feel stiff during spirited driving.
  • Users replacing OEM tires on mid-size sedans like the Mazda6 reported significant improvements in lateral feel and wet weather confidence.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Yokohama AVID Ascend B · Yokohama AVID ENVigor
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tireAll Season High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth12/32″—
UTQG740 A A—
Treadwear warranty75,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Yokohama

Yokohama

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

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 90 vs 69 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 85 vs 66 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 89 vs 73 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 93 vs 81 on wet.

Tire A · Yokohama AVID Ascend
Tire B · Yokohama AVID ENVigor

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.