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 September 2026
Yokohama AVID Ascend vs Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 — 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.
VS
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
86/100
34 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better snow, noise 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
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 90 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 52 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 45 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 76 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama AVID Ascend | Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 82 |
| Dry | 95 | 94 |
| Wet | 93 | 89 |
| Snow | 85 | 59 |
| Comfort | 89 | 87 |
| Noise | 88 | 79 |
| Treadwear | 90 | 82 |
| Handling | 80 | 80 |
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89
/ 100
Tire A
82
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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.
The Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 is widely regarded as a reliable, quiet, and smooth-riding highway tire that excels in dry conditions and offers competitive tread life for many users. While it receives high praise for comfort and handling on various SUVs and trucks, there is a notable divide in user experience regarding winter traction and longevity, with some owners reporting premature wear and subpar performance in snow or heavy rain.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong dry pavement handling and stability
- Impressive tread longevity for many users
- Good value proposition compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in wet and snowy conditions
- Reports of premature tread wear in heavy-duty or high-torque applications
- Occasional complaints regarding road noise or 'growling' sounds as the tire ages
Observations
- Users of heavy-duty trucks (2500 series) report high satisfaction with snow-clearing capabilities, though some pickup owners note faster wear under heavy towing loads.
- Owners of older SUVs (e.g., Jeep Cherokee) report significant improvements in ride quality and noise reduction compared to previous tire sets.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama AVID Ascend | B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 1 | 48 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 740 A A | 720 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 75,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
89
/ 100
Yokohama
82
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better snow, noise and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 85 vs 59 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 88 vs 79 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 90 vs 82 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 93 vs 89 on wet.
Tire A · Yokohama AVID Ascend
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
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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.