89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
23 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Yokohama AVID Ascend vs Yokohama BluEarth S34 — 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
50
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
34/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better snow, 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
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 70 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 47
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 63 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 40 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 65
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 49 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 10 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 39
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 58 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 47 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 54 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 65 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 37
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 43 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama AVID Ascend | Yokohama BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 50 |
| Dry | 95 | 73 |
| Wet | 93 | 46 |
| Snow | 85 | 20 |
| Comfort | 89 | 50 |
| Noise | 88 | – |
| Treadwear | 90 | 62 |
| Handling | 80 | 43 |
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Tire A
50
/ 100
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.
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.
The Yokohama BluEarth S34 is generally viewed as an underwhelming OEM tire that prioritizes low rolling resistance over performance. While dry traction is considered adequate for daily commuting, users frequently report concerns regarding wet weather grip and excessive road noise.
Pros
- Acceptable dry traction for standard commuting
- Low rolling resistance design
Cons
- Poor wet weather performance and traction
- High levels of road noise
- Mediocre handling characteristics
Observations
- Commonly identified as an OEM fitment for the Toyota Prius, where users note that the tire's hard compound may contribute to handling deficiencies.
- Users suggest that the tire's focus on efficiency may be the primary cause for the observed lack of grip in wet conditions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama AVID Ascend | B · Yokohama BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger 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?
89
/ 100
Yokohama
50
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better snow, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 85 vs 20 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 93 vs 46 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 89 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 80 vs 43 on handling.
Tire A · Yokohama AVID Ascend
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth S34
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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.