Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 185/55R16

Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 185/55R16 83H Grand Touring All-Season Tire 110132708

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $148.99πŸ“ 185/55R16πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 185/55R16 a Good Tire?

The Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 185/55R16 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for compact and mid-size family sedans. It delivers balanced dry and wet traction with predictable handling thanks to its asymmetric tread design and silica-enhanced compound. Ride comfort is above average with notably quiet operation at highway speeds, while tread life is competitive for its category. Rated Good by TireRack based on 709 consumer surveys, it provides reliable year-round performance but is not winter-rated for severe snow conditions. Currently priced from $148.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.

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About This Tire

The Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 185/55R16 is a grand touring all-season tire designed for sedan, coupe, crossover, and minivan drivers who prioritize refined comfort and long tread life in everyday driving. Its asymmetric tread pattern and compound focus on balanced traction across wet, dry, and light snow conditions while emphasizing noise reduction and stable wear characteristics.

The tire features an asymmetric tread design with Outside Adaptive Shoulder Blocks and tread pitch variation specifically engineered for noise attenuation and a quiet driving experience. The tread profile creates a stable contact patch for improved traction and even wear, while select sizes carry Yokohama's BluEarth branding indicating environmentally conscious construction. Driver feedback points to strong wet and dry grip capabilities, with comfort and predictable treadwear performance standing out in daily use.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for passenger vehicles used primarily for daily commuting and highway driving in varied weather conditions.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 185/55R16
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$148.99⭐ Good (709 reviews)Daily highway commuting and city driving🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$98.8⭐ Good (154 reviews)Daily commuting in varied weather conditions🌀️ All Season
🏁 Sport-oriented all-season
$107.71⭐ Fair (188 reviews)Daily commuting in mixed weather conditions🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$109⭐ Excellent (275 reviews)Daily highway commuting in family sedans🌀️ All Season
🏁 Ultra high performance
$110.74⭐ Good (124 reviews)Sports car daily drivingβ˜€οΈ Summer
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Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 185/55R16
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$148.99
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (709 reviews)
Best For
Daily highway commuting and city driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Laufenn G FIT AS 185/55R16
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$98.8
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (154 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in varied weather conditions
Season
🌀️ All Season
Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S 185/55R16
🏁 Sport-oriented all-season
Price
$107.71
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Fair (188 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in mixed weather conditions
Season
🌀️ All Season
Falken Sincera SN250 A/S 185/55R16
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$109
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (275 reviews)
Best For
Daily highway commuting in family sedans
Season
🌀️ All Season
Toyo Extensa HP II 185/55R16
🏁 Ultra high performance
Price
$110.74
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (124 reviews)
Best For
Sports car daily driving
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer

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Key Features

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Asymmetric Tread Design
Optimizes grip in all weather conditions with specialized tread blocks for enhanced traction and stability.
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Noise Reduction Technology
Tread pitch variation and Outside Adaptive Shoulder Blocks minimize road noise for a quieter ride.
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BluEarth Construction
Select sizes feature environmentally conscious design and materials for reduced environmental impact.
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Stable Contact Patch
Engineered tread profile creates consistent road contact for improved traction and even wear patterns.
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All-Season Capability
Delivers confident traction in dry, wet, and light snow conditions for year-round usability.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily highway commuting and city drivingβœ“ Drivers seeking long tread life and comfortβœ“ Year-round use in moderate climates with occasional light snowβœ“ Sedan and crossover owners prioritizing quiet operation
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Specifications

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Size
185/55R16
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Load Index
83
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Speed Rating
H
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TirePath Editorial Review

4.2
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"Designed with comfort and longevity in mind, this grand touring tire excels for daily commuters seeking quiet operation and extended tread life. Performance in snow conditions remains limited compared to dedicated winter tires."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Good
Survey Ratings709 reviews
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season

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Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 185/55R16 83H Grand Touring All-Season Tire 110132708
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