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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Cooper Evolution Tour vs Yokohama AVID TOURING-S — 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.

Cooper Evolution Tour tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
361 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
90
Snow
–
Comfort
91
Noise
89
Treadwear
89
Handling
93

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Yokohama AVID TOURING-S tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
Owner ratings
Dry
82
Wet
75
Snow
61
Comfort
81
Noise
79
Treadwear
77
Handling
81

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Cooper Evolution Tour — better wet, dry 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 12
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
94
B — Yokohama AVID TOURING-S
82
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAVID TOURING-S
Tire Rack owners – 83
SimpleTire owners – 95
America's Tire owners 94 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 15
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
90
B — Yokohama AVID TOURING-S
75
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAVID TOURING-S
Tire Rack owners – 77
SimpleTire owners – 90
America's Tire owners 90 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
–
B — Yokohama AVID TOURING-S
61
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAVID TOURING-S
Tire Rack owners – 62
SimpleTire owners – 87

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 10
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
91
B — Yokohama AVID TOURING-S
81
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAVID TOURING-S
Tire Rack owners – 82
SimpleTire owners – 94
America's Tire owners 91 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 10
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
89
B — Yokohama AVID TOURING-S
79
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAVID TOURING-S
SimpleTire owners – 90
America's Tire owners 89 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 12
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
89
B — Yokohama AVID TOURING-S
77
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAVID TOURING-S
Tire Rack owners – 78
SimpleTire owners – 92
America's Tire owners 89 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 12
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
93
B — Yokohama AVID TOURING-S
81
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAVID TOURING-S
America's Tire owners 93 –

Scores at a glance

Cooper Evolution Tour vs Yokohama AVID TOURING-S: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Evolution TourYokohama AVID TOURING-S
Relative Score 91 79
Dry 94 82
Wet 90 75
Snow – 61
Comfort 91 81
Noise 89 79
Treadwear 89 77
Handling 93 81

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Headline score

Tire A

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.

Tire A Cooper Evolution Tour

The Cooper Evolution Tour is widely regarded as a high-value, all-season tire that offers a smooth, comfortable ride and reliable wet-weather performance at an accessible price point. While many users praise its quality and comfort, a notable segment of the user base reports concerns regarding tread life falling short of manufacturer expectations.

Pros

  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
  • Strong wet-weather traction and water displacement
  • Quiet operation for most driving conditions
  • Positive brand reputation for being a U.S.-based manufacturer

Cons

  • Tread life often fails to meet mileage warranty expectations
  • Inconsistent noise levels reported by some users
  • Potential for premature wear compared to premium competitors like Michelin
  • Occasional quality control issues (e.g., air bubbles)

Observations

  • Rideshare drivers report high satisfaction with the tire's comfort and noise levels for passenger transport.
  • Users transitioning from factory-installed premium tires (specifically Michelin) often note a comparable or superior ride quality, though some remain skeptical about long-term durability.
Tire B Yokohama AVID TOURING-S

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper Evolution Tour B · Yokohama AVID TOURING-S
Sizes available—28
Rim diameters—15″ – 17″
Tread depth10/32″11/32″
UTQG580 - 600 A A - B620 A B
Treadwear warranty—80,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side WallWhitewall
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper

Yokohama

Winner: Cooper Evolution Tour — better wet, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 90 vs 75 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 94 vs 82 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 89 vs 77 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 93 vs 81 on handling.

Tire A · Cooper Evolution Tour
Tire B · Yokohama AVID TOURING-S

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.