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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Yokohama AVID Ascend vs Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 — 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.

Tire A Yokohama

Yokohama AVID Ascend

Premium Touring All Season tire

Yokohama AVID Ascend tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
23 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
93
Snow
85
Comfort
89
Noise
88
Treadwear
90
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
78/100
4 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
56 owner reviews
Dry
88
Wet
82
Snow
69
Comfort
95
Noise
47
Treadwear
83
Handling
76

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better noise, snow and wet. Pick the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 if comfort matters most to you.
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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) AVID Ascend leads by 7
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
95
B — Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
88
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendGeolandar A/T G015
Professional tests (TWG score) 88
Tire Rack owners 88
Tyre Reviews owners 80 84

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 11
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
93
B — Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
82
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendGeolandar A/T G015
Professional tests (TWG score) 79
Tire Rack owners 82
Tyre Reviews owners 80 80

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 16
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
85
B — Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
69
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendGeolandar A/T G015
Professional tests (TWG score) 59
Tire Rack owners 90
Tyre Reviews owners 80 76

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolandar A/T G015 leads by 6
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
89
B — Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
95
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendGeolandar A/T G015
Professional tests (TWG score) 100
Tire Rack owners 83
Tyre Reviews owners 70 86

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 41
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
88
B — Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
47
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendGeolandar A/T G015
Professional tests (TWG score) 28

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 7
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
90
B — Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
83
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendGeolandar A/T G015
Tire Rack owners 87
Tyre Reviews owners 95 79

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Ascend leads by 4
A — Yokohama AVID Ascend
80
B — Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
76
Why this score
SourceAVID AscendGeolandar A/T G015
Tyre Reviews owners 80 76
DriverReviews owners 86

Scores at a glance

Yokohama AVID Ascend vs Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryYokohama AVID AscendYokohama Geolandar A/T G015
Relative Score 89 78
Dry 95 88
Wet 93 82
Snow 85 69
Comfort 89 95
Noise 88 47
Treadwear 90 83
Handling 80 76

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Yokohama AVID Ascend

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.
Tire B Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015

The Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 is widely regarded as a highly capable, road-oriented all-terrain tire that excels in balancing daily driving comfort with moderate off-road utility. While most users praise its longevity, wet-weather performance, and snow traction, a segment of owners reports inconsistent tread life and occasional traction issues in specific conditions like deep mud or ice.

Pros

  • Excellent on-road comfort and relatively low noise levels for an all-terrain tire
  • Strong performance in light-to-moderate off-road conditions, including gravel and dirt
  • Impressive tread longevity for many users, with several reports exceeding 40,000 miles
  • Reliable wet-weather handling and 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) winter certification
  • Aesthetic appeal with an aggressive tread pattern

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread wear reported by some users, particularly on heavier trucks
  • Performance limitations in deep mud and heavy, rutted terrain
  • Occasional reports of 'floaty' steering or lack of stability on certain vehicle platforms
  • Mixed feedback regarding wet-weather traction, with some users noting slippage under acceleration

Observations

  • Users of heavy-duty trucks (3/4 ton and 1-ton) report varying experiences, with some praising the load-carrying stability while others note faster tread wear under heavy towing.
  • Subaru owners and light SUV drivers frequently highlight the tire's ability to maintain a quiet, car-like ride compared to more aggressive mud-terrain alternatives.
  • Drivers switching from passenger-rated tires to LT (Light Truck) load-range E versions noted a significant increase in ride harshness and steering stiffness.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Yokohama AVID Ascend

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015

Positive

Community members generally praise the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 as a comfortable, quiet, and capable all-terrain tire that excels for daily highway commuting while handling light off-road and winter conditions well. It is frequently recommended for drivers prioritizing on-road manners, fuel efficiency, and mild trail or snow capability over heavy rock crawling.

r/battlewagon ·9 upvotes ·2024-10-30

“Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 Snow performance. I'm currently running Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015's on my 2013 Subaru XV (WIP) and I live in a semi snowy area and also work in the mountains on construction sites in Japan. My co-workers keep telling me I need dedicated studless (Winter) tires but I had zero Issue with my current tires last year. I got a little stressed out and paranoid about it today when they mentioned it again, yet they have all had slippage on snow with their dedicated tires yet I had zero. Am I over thinking things? My co-workers are asses to be honest, but anyway I've attached some photos of the sort of conditions I drove in with zero trouble, yet they had slippage coming up the hill into the jobsite.”

r/XVcrosstrek ·3 upvotes ·2019-02-13

“GEOLANDAR A/T G015 Anyone running these on 17" rims, stock or other? I have Enkei M52 rims, 17x7.5 and 45mm offset. What size fits without rubbing? 215/60R17 looks to be the closest, the only other size close is 225/65R17 which I think will be too big without a lift. I am open to other suggestions for off-road capable tires that will mainly be used on-road. K02 is out because they don't fit without rubbing, and I plan to add flaps at some point and do not want to lift the vehicle or get different rims.”

r/RangerRaptor ·3 upvotes ·2024-10-19

“Changing tires (General Grabber AT3 vs Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015) Halloo I am about to pick my RR next month from the dealer and I am thinking if it is a good idea to change tires. Here is the context: I am buying the RR because I always wanted to drive a truck and I love American cars in general (I also have Mustang s197 V8). In fact I want to switch from Wrangler Sahara, which is a great car BTW, however after 4 years and only 20.000 miles I know I miss more comfort. The rest of my family even more ;-) 95% of my trips is on reagular roads, city cruising. Sometimes some rural paths (no heavy offroading). My Wrangler came with Duelers, which I replaced with Yokohama A/T G015. The difference was night and day as far as wet and cold. Here in POLAND we have two seasons: it is either hot and wet or cold and wet. Winter in my area is pretty light, however I go to the mountains once a year. So the question is: As I do not know how General Grabber AT3 works, but I trust Yokohoma G015, is the change the tires worth it?”

r/4Runner ·2026-09-04

“Anyone here running Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 G018's? Any complaints or regrets (road noise, balancing issues, etc.), specifically in SL load? Currently have the Geolandar A/T G015's on my 4th gen and am considering the A/T4's next. All the real feedback (non-commercial reviews) I've been able find on here and other forums seem to be pretty old and mostly by people without a ton of miles on them. My use case is about 90% on road with the remaining 10% on mild to moderate trails. Not a rock crawler and never will be. The G015's in SL load have been pretty perfect but I've been thinking about changing to the A/T4's next for slightly better off road performance. Main concern (aside from weight, which is why I'm looking to stay with SL instead of C) is wet pavement safety since I drive my young kids pretty much daily. I only have a roof rack, so not too much added weight.”

Top themes
#Highway Comfort and Noise#Winter and Snow Performance#Light Off-Road Capability#Fitment and Sizing#Daily Commuting Efficiency

Based on 15 community posts

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Yokohama AVID Ascend B · Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available141
Rim diameters17″15″ – 22″
Tread depth12/32″11 - 18/32″
UTQG740 A A360 - 600 A B
Treadwear warranty75,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering
Max pressure51 psi35 - 80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Yokohama

Yokohama

Winner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better noise, snow and wet. Pick the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 if comfort matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 88 vs 47 on noise.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 85 vs 69 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 93 vs 82 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 95 vs 88 on dry.

Tire A · Yokohama AVID Ascend
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015

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.