Yokohama AVID Touring review
The Yokohama AVID Touring is widely regarded as a high-value, reliable tire that offers a comfortable and quiet ride, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious drivers. While most users praise its longevity and consistent performance across various weather conditions, a minority of users report issues with sidewall softness and occasional traction loss in wet conditions.
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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.
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The Yokohama AVID Touring is widely regarded as a high-value, reliable tire that offers a comfortable and quiet ride, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious drivers. While most users praise its longevity and consistent performance across various weather conditions, a minority of users report issues with sidewall softness and occasional traction loss in wet conditions.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Strong tread life and durability
- Reliable dry and wet road traction for daily commuting
- Easy to balance during installation
Cons
- Reports of soft sidewalls leading to handling instability
- Occasional wheel spin in wet or snowy conditions
- Some users noted road noise or 'tread growl' over time
- Tendency to track or follow grooves in pavement
Worth knowing
- Users with sedans and older passenger cars frequently report that the tire improves ride comfort, making the vehicle feel more stable and substantial.
- Owners of heavier vehicles or those with specific suspension issues noted that the soft sidewall can be more pronounced, potentially impacting steering precision.