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Yokohama AVID Ascend vs Yokohama AVID S34F — 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.
Yokohama AVID S34F
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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
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | AVID S34F |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | AVID S34F |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | AVID S34F |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | AVID S34F |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
Noise
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | AVID S34F |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | – |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | AVID Ascend | AVID S34F |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama AVID Ascend | Yokohama AVID S34F |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | – |
| Dry | 95 | – |
| Wet | 93 | – |
| Snow | 85 | – |
| Comfort | 89 | – |
| Noise | 88 | – |
| Treadwear | 90 | – |
| Handling | 80 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama AVID Ascend | B · Yokohama AVID S34F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
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Only Yokohama AVID Ascend has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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.