Avid Ascend LX

About the Yokohama Avid Ascend LX

All-Season Passenger Car Touring tire.

Features

* Advanced L-2 compound featuring a unique polymer blend* A wider, flatter contour provides a large footprint* Four wide circumferential grooves and lateral grooves* Wavy 3D sipes on the shoulders and notches in the intermediate ribs* Offset tread design staggered in a five-block sequence* 85,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty* 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee* Made in the USA

Benefits

* Delivers outstanding wear resistance* Evenly distributes pressure to combat uneven wear and improve treadlife* Provide reliable wet braking and help evacuate water and improve hydroplaning resistance* Provide many effective edges for excellent grip on wintry roads* Helps reduce pattern and road noise for a comfortable, smooth ride

Understanding the 205/50R17 XL size

In the size code 205/50R17, 205 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.1"). 50 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 50% of the width, or roughly 102.5 mm. R17 means radial construction on a 17-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 25.1".

The load index 93 means each tire supports up to 1,433 lbs — about 5,732 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol V certifies the tire to 149 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Yokohama Avid Ascend LX is built for

The Yokohama Avid Ascend LX is an all-season tire, balancing dry grip, wet traction and tread life across spring, summer and autumn conditions. It carries an M+S (mud and snow) marking for light winter service. Fitment category: Passenger Car, CAR, Performance, Touring.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 800 A A. The treadwear grade of 800 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $137.99 per tire, a full set of four costs $551.96. That sits close to the average for the 109 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 85,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $6.49 per 1,000 miles across the set.