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 Geolandar G91A — 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
Tire B
Yokohama
Yokohama Geolandar G91A
58
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
16/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better snow, treadwear 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
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar G91A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 65 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 34
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar G91A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 51 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 47
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar G91A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar G91A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 46 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 26
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 47
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar G91A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 68 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar G91A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama AVID Ascend | Yokohama Geolandar G91A |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 58 |
| Dry | 95 | 74 |
| Wet | 93 | 59 |
| Snow | 85 | 38 |
| Comfort | 89 | 66 |
| Noise | 88 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 90 | 43 |
| Handling | 80 | 74 |
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Tire A
58
/ 100
Tire B
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama AVID Ascend | B · Yokohama Geolandar G91A |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | — |
| Vehicle type | 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
58
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better snow, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 85 vs 38 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 90 vs 43 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 93 vs 59 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 88 vs 62 on noise.
Tire A · Yokohama AVID Ascend
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar G91A
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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.