The AVID Ascend GT tire by Yokohama is a Grand Touring All-Season tire designed for various types of vehicles, including sedans, coupes, crossovers, and minivans. It aims to provide a smooth and quiet ride while also offering long-lasting performance and reliable traction in all weather conditions, including light snow. Yokohama's BluEarth branding is used to identify a range of tires that prioritize environmental, social, and human-friendly solutions for drivers and their vehicles. AVID Ascend GT tires with the BluEarth symbol can be easily recognized by checking their Sizes and Specs pages. The AVID Ascend GT tire features an asymmetric pattern that optimizes grip in different weather conditions. Its tread profile is specifically engineered to establish a stable contact patch, improving both traction and wear. The design also focuses on reducing noise for a quieter driving experience, thanks to features like tread pitch variation and Outside Adaptive Shoulder Blocks. To enhance water evacuation, the tire has four deep, circumferential grooves of varying widths that help to channel standing water away from the tire. Additionally, the inside shoulder of the tire has open notches, allowing water to pass through efficiently. The AVID Ascend GT tire utilizes Yokohama's TriBLEND Compound Technology, which incorporates a low-Tg polymer and a high silica content. This compound provides excellent grip in inclement weather conditions. The tire's Triple 3-D Sipes and notched tread blocks create biting edges that enhance traction on light snow. Internally, the tire features a polyester casing that enhances ride comfort, along with two wide steel belts for added support. A full nylon cover, combined with the tire's square profile shape, helps prevent deflection when cornering, resulting in more controlled and predictable handling. This tire also offers high-speed capability. Yokohama is committed to environmentally conscious manufacturing practices, which align with the BluEarth branding of their tires.

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