Yokohama AVID Ascend LX review
The Yokohama AVID Ascend LX is widely regarded as a high-value, long-lasting touring tire that excels in ride comfort and noise reduction. While the majority of users report exceptional tread life and reliable performance across various road conditions, there is a notable divide regarding wet-weather traction, with some users reporting significant hydroplaning concerns.
Owners rate it 24.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
93.1%By road tests
68.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 32 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Yokohama AVID Ascend LX is widely regarded as a high-value, long-lasting touring tire that excels in ride comfort and noise reduction. While the majority of users report exceptional tread life and reliable performance across various road conditions, there is a notable divide regarding wet-weather traction, with some users reporting significant hydroplaning concerns.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
- Smooth and quiet ride quality
- Strong performance in dry and varied road conditions
- High value-to-price ratio
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather traction and hydroplaning risks
- Premature tread wear reported by a minority of users
- Occasional reports of increased road noise compared to previous sets
Worth knowing
- Users with minivans like the Honda Odyssey report excellent tread life, describing the tires as 'wearing like iron'.
- Drivers of compact and mid-size sedans, such as the Toyota Corolla and Ford Fusion, frequently praise the tire's comfort and grip in both city and highway environments.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) · 215/55R17
6th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Ice Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 7 | |
| Subj. Noise | 6th of 7 | |
| Subj. Road Score | 6th of 7 | |
| Dry Circle | 6th of 7 |
Yokohama AVID Ascend LX specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 800 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 85,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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