Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 245/40R18
Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 245/40R18 XL 97V Grand Touring All-Season Tire 110132740
💡 Is the Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 245/40R18 a Good Tire?
The Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 245/40R18 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for sport sedans and compact luxury vehicles. It delivers balanced dry handling and reliable wet traction through its asymmetric tread design and silica-enhanced compound. Ride comfort is above average with low road noise, making it well-suited for highway cruising and daily commuting. Tread life is competitive for the grand touring category, though it falls short of dedicated touring tires focused purely on 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 $239.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 245/40R18 is a grand touring all-season tire, designed for sedan, coupe, crossover and minivan drivers who prioritize refined ride quality and long tread life in everyday driving. Its asymmetric tread pattern and compound focus on optimizing grip across all weather conditions while emphasizing noise reduction and stable contact patch engineering.
The tire features tread pitch variation and Outside Adaptive Shoulder Blocks specifically engineered for noise attenuation, along with four deep circumferential grooves for water evacuation. Select sizes carry Yokohama's BluEarth branding, indicating environmentally conscious construction and materials. Driver feedback points to strong wet and dry performance with good comfort levels and excellent treadwear characteristics in real-world use.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for family vehicles used primarily for daily commuting and highway travel in varied weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Yokohama AVID Ascend GT 245/40R18 🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $239.99 | ⭐ Good (709 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in family sedans and crossovers | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $178.88 | ⭐ Excellent (45 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $191.69 | ⭐ Excellent (22 reviews) | Daily commuting in four-season climates | 🌤️ All Season |
❄️ Dedicated winter tire | $201.15 | ⭐ N/A | Performance cars driven in snowy climates | ❄️ Winter |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $205.88 | ⭐ Excellent (295 reviews) | Sports car and performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"A dependable choice when you prioritize comfort and quiet highway cruising for daily commuting and long road trips. Traction performance in snow conditions remains limited compared to dedicated winter tires."
