Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 185/55R16
Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 185/55R16 83H Grand Touring All-Season Tire 110132708
💡 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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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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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 185/55R16 🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $148.99 | ⭐ Good (709 reviews) | Daily highway commuting and city driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ 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 |
🛣️ 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 driving | ☀️ Summer |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"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."
