Are Yokohama Avid GT tires good?

Are Yokohama Avid GT tires good?

While it is certainly not a sporty tire, the Yokohama provides the driver with very good handling. Traction is very good, on par with the best premium grand-touring tires, even on more powerful sedans, coupes, and minivans. Braking performance is excellent, too.

Who manufactures Yokohama?

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Since expanding to the United States in 1969, we’ve been an industry leader in tire technology and innovation across the globe.

What kind of tire is avid ascend GT?

Our next generation touring tire, the AVID Ascend GT® is ready for anything. With all-season traction that performs even in the wet and snow, a quiet ride and long tread life, this premium grand touring tire delivers year-round performance in all kinds of weather, for all kinds of vehicles.

Are there Yokohama tires sold in the US?

Tires not sold in the United States by the Yokohama Tire Corporation. Tires branded by Yokohama to note special classification at time of purchase, such as “NA” (non-adjustable), or tires altered by notching or buffing. Tires used on vehicles in racing or special applications.

What kind of traction does avid ascend have?

Developed for the drivers of coupes, sedans, minivans and crossover vehicles, the AVID Ascend is designed to blend long tread wear, low rolling resistance and all-season traction, even in light snow.

Which is better inboard or Yokohama inboard tread blocks?

Yokohama´s 3D Adaptive Sipes provide more tread block rigidity for longer wear, while their biting edges increase wet and wintertime traction. Inboard tread blocks feature higher density 3D Adaptive Sipes to provide additional biting edges that increase winter traction in light snow.