Yokohama Avid Ascend GT All-Season Touring Tire

Name: Avid Ascend GT All-Season Touring Tire
Brand: Yokohama
Price: 170.99 USD
Availability: InStock

6.5*/10

CarCareTruth ScoreDecent

6.09.54.0

CarCareTruth Score

Decent, but it's tough on the environment.

Provisional, owner feedback still building · reviewed Jun 2026

Ranks #33 of 36in Tires→

$170.99

Priced as of June 4, 2026

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CarCareTruth's Analysis

Last reviewed June 4, 2026

TL;DR Grand-touring all-season with UTQG Traction A and Treadwear 740, built around a low-rolling-resistance TriBLEND compound. Mid-pack wet braking for its class; no 3PMSF severe-snow certification.

What it is and how it performs

The Avid Ascend GT targets fuel efficiency via a low-rolling-resistance three-polymer compound and asymmetric tread with triple 3D sipes. Sold in H- and V-speed-rated sizes spanning 15- to 20-inch wheels for sedans, minivans, and crossovers. UTQG grades: Treadwear 740 / Traction A / Temperature A. Published reviews consistently place wet braking mid-pack for the grand-touring all-season class; the Traction A grade is the federal wet-grip ceiling.

Who should buy this, and who should skip it

Right pick for a sedan or crossover owner who wants year-round capability in mild climates and a high Treadwear grade. Skip if genuine winter driving is expected: no 3PMSF certification means a 3PMSF-rated all-weather tire is the correct class for snow and ice.

Safety and environmental impact

Cured-rubber-and-steel construction; no chemical-exposure pathway from the tire in normal mounting and use. No Prop 65 warning. Tires as a class shed tire-wear particles and 6PPD-quinone in road runoff and are mostly burned or downcycled at end-of-life.

From the manufacturer

Marketing copy from Yokohama, via Amazon. Not editorial.

•Backed by an up to 65,000 mile (32,500 on the rear of staggered fitments) limited treadwear warranty and 30-day trial satisfaction guarantee
•Triblend compound paired with a silica-rich formula ensures confident traction in snow and wintry conditions
•Asymmetric tread pattern is engineered for aggressive handling and traction on wet roads
•Multi-pitch tread design with adaptive outer shoulder blocks helps reduce pattern and road noise
•Tripe 3D sipes and an ultra-square contact patch ensures long-lasting all-season traction by preventing uneven wear and increasing grip

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