Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 225/40R18
Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 225/40R18 XL 92V Grand Touring All-Season Tire 110132754
💡 Is the Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 225/40R18 a Good Tire?
The Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 225/40R18 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for sport compact cars and performance sedans. It delivers balanced dry handling and adequate wet traction thanks to its asymmetric tread design and silica-enhanced compound. Ride comfort is above average with low road noise, making it well-suited for daily commuting and highway cruising. Tread life is competitive for its category, though it falls short of dedicated touring tire longevity. Rated Good by TireRack based on 709 consumer surveys, it provides solid year-round performance but is not winter-rated for severe snow conditions. Currently priced from $199.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 225/40R18 is an 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 optimizing grip across varied weather conditions while emphasizing noise reduction and stable wear characteristics.
The tire features an asymmetric tread design with Outside Adaptive Shoulder Blocks engineered for noise attenuation, plus tread pitch variation that contributes to a quieter driving experience. The tread profile creates a stable contact patch designed to improve both traction and even wear distribution. Select sizes carry Yokohama's BluEarth branding, indicating environmentally conscious construction methods. Driver feedback points to strong wet and dry performance with good comfort levels and excellent longevity in real-world use.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for daily drivers of passenger cars and crossovers used primarily for commuting and highway travel in mixed weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 225/40R18 🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $199.99 | ⭐ Good (709 reviews) | Daily commuting and highway driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $106.97 | ⭐ N/A (39 reviews) | Daily commuting and highway driving | 🌤️ All Season |
☀️ Summer performance | $157.71 | ⭐ N/A | Sports car enthusiasts seeking maximum dry-weather performance | ☀️ Summer |
🏁 Max performance summer | $158.95 | ⭐ N/A (13 reviews) | Performance vehicle owners seeking OE replacement tires | ☀️ Summer |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $160.16 | ⭐ Excellent (45 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"Stands out for exceptional comfort and quiet operation, making it ideal for daily commuters and long-distance touring drivers. Performance in wet conditions could be more confidence-inspiring."
