Yokohama AVID Ascend GT is an asymmetric “grand touring” all-season tire that ensures superb handling response and efficient braking performance on wet and snow-covered roads, an amazingly quiet ride, and fuel efficiency, surpassing the results demonstrated by the previous-generation models AVID Ascend and AVID ENVigor. A new model 2018. The all-year traction, delivered by the Yokohama AVID Ascend GT, is ensured by the multiple 3D sipes and “toothy” tread blocks. Enhancing the edge effect, they significantly improve the model’s handling response on wet and dry pavement, as well as increase the stability of snow traction. The asymmetric pattern of circumferential drainage grooves helps to quickly evacuate water and slush from the contact area, as a result of which the AVID Ascend GT tire offers excellent hydroplaning resistance, keeps stable when driving on melted snow, and ensures a short stopping distance in the wet. The new rubber compound TriBlend and the ultra-flat square contact patch provide high resistance to wear and ensure that the tire maintains its operational properties throughout its entire long tread life. The adaptive outer shoulder of the Yokohama AVID Ascend GT ensures stability of the shoulder blocks, preventing uneven wear. The varied pitch of the tread of this all-season model serves to dampen the road noise and provide a smooth ride. The global BluEarth concept, developed by this Japanese tire maker, and also implemented in this model, means that this tire is “green”, i.e. environmentally friendly and ensures lower fuel consumption by the vehicle. The Yokohama AVID Ascend GT tire will be a great asset to a wide range of coupes, sedans, and minivans.