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Waterfall Eco Dynamic Review

Updated: July 29, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Eco Dynamic is Waterfall’s all-season passanger tire. This tire can be used on SUVs, sedans and CUVs. Eco Dynamic is super cheap tire. Well, it isn’t perfect on every aspect. Yet, it’s promising a lot. Let’s dig into it and see what’s its pros and cons!

	Waterfall Eco Dynamic
Best for	People who don’t wanna sacrifice from traction and looking for affordable tire
Made In	Turkey, Izmit
Warranty	45,000 Miles
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)	No but handle light-snow with ease

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Waterfall Eco Dynamic has a superior dry and wet grip. Moreover, it can handle light snow with ease. It’s alpha plus smooth and quiet. Yet, its severe winter performance is poor. Furthermore, it has average tread life with a 45,000 miles warranty.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Finding the most suitable one for you among thousands of tires is very difficult.

My team & I have analyzed 100 different tires and generated this ‘Quick Answer Sheet‘ for those who don’t wanna spend too much time during tire selection.

Before we start, here are the incredibly helpful articles I highly recommend to take a look at;

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/why-do-tire-tread-patterns-make-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.tirerack.com/landing/fuel_efficiency
Traction/Stability control for AWD/4WD (All-Season tires specific)
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/traction-stability-4ws-awd

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Best for	Works Best on	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Responsiveness	Riding Comfort	Warranty	Fuel Economy	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter
Michelin Crossclimate 2 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Year Round Usage & Tread Life	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	60,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S ( Check Price – Test Report )	Everything but severe winter traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	45,000 – 55,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & quiet 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round run-flat tire	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Average	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	65,000	Average	Excellent	Decent	Average
Vredestein Quatrac Pro ( Check Price – Test Report )	4-Season performance-driven riding	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	50,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year round performance with great handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs		No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Average
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round performance + mild winter	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average
Nokian WRG4 ( Check Price )	Traction focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	65,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip ( Check Price –Test Report )	Winter-focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	Review	Yes	Average	Fairy Well	Average	Decent	65,00	Fairy Well	Average	Elegant	Elegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control ( Check Price –Test Report )	Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	65,000 – 75,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Kumho Crugen HP71 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Decent all-round performance + light snow	CUV, SUV	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra (Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting performance for squishy regions	Crossovers, SUVs, light trucks	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS (Check Price)	Affordable 3 season traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Average	Fairy Well	Poor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season ( Check Price – Test Report )	Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performance	Sedans, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife ( Check Price – Test Report )	Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack ( Check Price – Test Report )	Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	80,000	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive (Check Price – Test Report )	Above average all-round performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Decent	Average
Michelin Defender T+H (Check Price – Test Report )	Efficiency focused 3 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	vs Crossclimate 2	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	80,000	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well	Poor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting 4 season performance + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	60,000 – 70,000	Average	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000 – 80,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans		No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS (Check Price)	Long-lasting sporty driving	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Excellent	Decent	45,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Poor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Dry Performance

Waterfall Eco Dynamic has a very similar design to Michelin Primacy A/S(review). So, you might expect a similar performance from it. Worth reminding that you should put the price difference into consideration. Waterfall Eco Dynamic is a dirt-cheap tire.

Due to its very-well siped rubber, it has unique dry traction capability. Compare to Michelin Primacy A/S, it has a lack of siping on the center section. Yet, its robust and highly divided shoulders cover the center section’s siping lack.

Regarding steering response, solid and flat center rib get into the game. It supports the symmetric pattern design and increases the tire contact patch. Hence, this tire has quick response-ability.

Cornering stability is another plus point. It has robust and steps shoulders that keep the tire stable while cornering at high speeds.

A Side Note: If you’d like to know detailed information about Waterfall Tires –> https://tireterrain.com/waterfall-tires-review/

Wet Performance

Wet performance can be evaluated under two different dimensions. Hydroplaning resistance and wet grip.

Due to its 4 wider grooves, it can evacuate the water with ease. However, its shoulder blocks are closed. That might cause hydroplaning on very high velocities. Therefore, I don’t recommend this tire if you’re a spirited driver.

Regarding grip, it’s phenomenal. These divided stepped and very well-siped shoulders work perfectly on wet ground. Moreover, its compound is relatively soft. As a result, its wet grip ability is unquestionable.

Winter Performance

Winter performance is the weakest point of this tire. Well, that was expected cuz it’s an all-season tire. All-season tires can be used in cold weather, that’s correct. Yet, they aren’t experts on ice and deep snow. Their compound gets stiffer in tough winter conditions and that causes a lack of traction in icy conditions.

However, this tire can handle light snow. Its specific can resist freezing. Its compound stays soft and it can cover its grip ability. Worth reminding, if the ground starts to freeze, don’t use these tires.

If you need a solid all-season tire for winter, I recommend you to check this article out!

Road Noise

Its flat center section gets into the game again. Road noise is generally caused by a void area on the center section. These void areas create an airflow and that air causes vocal ride.

Due to flat center rib and fluffy compound, Waterfall Eco Dynamic is a deaf tire. I strongly recommend it.

Comfort

Due to its soft compound, Eco Dynamic is a smooth tire. Furthermore, its reinforced but light construction helps it to step at once to the ground. Thus, vibrating or bouncing isn’t an issue for it.

Waterfall Eco Dynamic:

SimpleTire Reviews & Ratings: https://simpletire.com/brands/waterfall-tires/eco-dynamic/reviews
Amazon Reviews & Ratings: https://www.amazon.com/Waterfall-Eco-Dynamic/product-reviews/

Fuel Efficiency

This is the strongest point of this tire. The Waterfall is using unique carcass technology that decreases the tires’ weight by 5%. Light tires have a lower rolling resistance. Herewith, Waterfall Eco Dynamic is a highly fuel-efficient tire.

Tread Life

Tread life is where this tire stays short. In fact, they would do better. I guess they thought that they can satisfy the customers in the US with European standards. Wrong.

Due to its optimized contact patch and relatively fluffy rubber, its tread life is limited. Yet, it’s not bad. Let’s say average.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Winterfall offers 45,000 miles treadwear warranty for this product. That’s kinda proof of their lack of market needs.

Sizes

Rim Size	Tire Size	Load Index	Speed Rate
12”	175/70/R12	80	T
13”	165/65/R13	77	H
13”	165/70/R13	79	T
13”	165/80/R13	83	T
13”	175/60/R13	77	H
13”	175/70/R13	82	H
13”	185/60/R13	80	H
13”	185/70/R13	86	H
14”	165/60/R14	75	H
14”	175/65/R14	82	H
14”	175/65/R14 XL	86	H
14”	175/70/R14	84	H
14”	175/70/R14	88	H
14”	185/60/R14 XL	82	V
14”	185/65/R14	86	H
14”	185/70/R14	88	H
14”	195/70/R14	81	H
14”	205/60/R14	88	H
15”	185/60/R15	84	V
15”	185/60/R15 XL	88	V
15”	185/55/R15	88	H
15”	185/65/R15	88	H
15”	185/65/R15 XL	92	H
15”	195/45/R15	78	V
15”	195/50/R15	82	V
15”	195/55/R15 XL	89	V
15”	195/60/R15	88	V
15”	195/65/R15 XL	95	V
15”	195/65/R15	91	V
15”	205/60/R15 XL	95	H
15”	205/65/R15	94	V
15”	205/65/R15 XL	99	H
16”	205/45/R16 XL	87	Y
16”	215/55/R16	93	W
16”	195/45/R16 XL	84	Y
16”	225/60/R16 XL	102	W
16”	225/60/R16 XL	102	V
16”	225/60/R16	98	V
16”	225/55/R16 XL	99	W
16”	225/55/R16	95	W
16”	215/65/R16	98	H
16”	215/60/R16 XL	99	H
16”	215/60/R16	95	H
16”	205/65/R16	95	H
16”	205/60/R16	92	V
16”	205/55/R16 XL	94	W
16”	205/45/R16 XL	87	W
16”	205/40/R16 XL	83	W
16”	195/60/R16 XL	99	V
16”	195/55/R16	87	V
16”	195/45/R16 XL	84	W
16”	195/40/R16 XL	80	V
16”	195/55/R16	74	S
17”	205/45/R17 XL	88	W
17”	235/45/R17 XL	97	W
17”	245/45/R17 XL	99	Y
17”	235/45/R17 XL	97	Y
17”	225/45/R17 XL	94	Y
17”	215/45/R17 XL	91	W
17”	245/45/R17 XL	99	W
17”	235/55/R17	99	V
17”	225/55/R17 XL	101	W
17”	205/50/R17 XL	93	W
17”	225/50/R17 XL	98	W
17”	225/45/R17 XL	94	W
17”	215/55/R17	94	W
17”	215/55/R17 XL	98	W
17”	215/50/R17 XL	95	W
17”	215/45/R17 XL	91	V
17”	205/55/R17 XL	95	W
17”	205/45/R17 XL	88	Y
18”	225/40/R18 XL	92	W
18”	225/45/R18 XL	95	W
18”	225/60/R18	100	V
18”	235/40/R18 XL	95	W
18”	235/45/R18	94	V
18”	245/40/R18 XL	97	W
18”	245/45/R18 XL	100	W
18”	235/45/R18	94	W
18”	235/40/R18 XL	92	Y
18”	235/40/R18 XL	95	Y
18”	245/45/R18 XL	97	Y
18”	245/45/R18 XL	100	Y
18”	225/45/R18 XL	95	Y

Conclusion

Waterfall Eco Dynamic promises reliable features for its affordable price. The below table will summarize its cons and pros.

Pros	Cons
Solid dry and wet traction	Poor severe winter performance
Smooth ride	Average tread life
Quiet ride
Affordable price

	Waterfall Eco Dynamic
Best for	People who don’t wanna sacrifice from traction and looking for affordable tire
Made In	Turkey, Izmit
Warranty	45,000 Miles
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)	No but handle light-snow with ease

If you have any further questions, please leave them below. Have a safe ride!

Michelin Crossclimate 2 Review

Updated: July 29, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 1 Comment

Michelin Crossclimate 2 is a grand touring all-season tire that can perform perfectly in winter conditions. Well, 3PMSF proves its unique feature. I know it has already taken your attention. The good news is Michelin Crossclimate 2 has a wide product range. That means it can be used on sedans, coupes, CUVs, SUVs, and even on huge station wagons that are hungry for smooth and reliable 4-season driving. Does it have a weak point? Well, in this article, I’ll try my best to find one. Let’s move on!

	Michelin Crossclimate 2
Best for	The all-round tire that can perform perfectly in all 4 seasons, severe winter traction
Pros	Insane wet and snow traction, long-lasting rubber, cool design
Cons	Slightly noisy
Test Report	vs WeatherPeak & PureContact LS (May 31, 2022)
Category	Grand Touring All-Weather
Vehicle	Passenger Car/Minivan/SUV
Weight	21 – 32 lbs
Made In	United States
Warranty (P-metric)	60,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Labels	3PMSF

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Michelin Crossclimate 2 provides unique traction on wet and dry surfaces. Furthermore, its 3PMSF-labeled compound provides trustworthy winter performance. Well, it can even handle the icy grounds. Even better, Michelin Crossclimate 2 offers long-lasting rubber with a cozy riding experience. However, it’s still one step ahead of perfection. Even though these are its above-average features, due to its aggressive pattern, it makes shadowy noise and a 10% increase in MPG (it’s even 8,5 out of 10 on its weak features).

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/why-do-tire-tread-patterns-make-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.tirerack.com/landing/fuel_efficiency
Traction/Stability control for AWD/4WD (All-Season tires specific)
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/traction-stability-4ws-awd

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Best for	Works Best on	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Responsiveness	Riding Comfort	Warranty	Fuel Economy	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter
Michelin Crossclimate 2 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Year Round Usage & Tread Life	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	60,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S ( Check Price – Test Report )	Everything but severe winter traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	45,000 – 55,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & quiet 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round run-flat tire	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Average	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	65,000	Average	Excellent	Decent	Average
Vredestein Quatrac Pro ( Check Price – Test Report )	4-Season performance-driven riding	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	50,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year round performance with great handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs		No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Average
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round performance + mild winter	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average
Nokian WRG4 ( Check Price )	Traction focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	65,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip ( Check Price –Test Report )	Winter-focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	Review	Yes	Average	Fairy Well	Average	Decent	65,00	Fairy Well	Average	Elegant	Elegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control ( Check Price –Test Report )	Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	65,000 – 75,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Kumho Crugen HP71 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Decent all-round performance + light snow	CUV, SUV	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra (Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting performance for squishy regions	Crossovers, SUVs, light trucks	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS (Check Price)	Affordable 3 season traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Average	Fairy Well	Poor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season ( Check Price – Test Report )	Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performance	Sedans, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife ( Check Price – Test Report )	Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack ( Check Price – Test Report )	Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	80,000	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive (Check Price – Test Report )	Above average all-round performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Decent	Average
Michelin Defender T+H (Check Price – Test Report )	Efficiency focused 3 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	vs Crossclimate 2	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	80,000	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well	Poor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting 4 season performance + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	60,000 – 70,000	Average	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000 – 80,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans		No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS (Check Price)	Long-lasting sporty driving	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Excellent	Decent	45,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Poor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Dry Performance

Dry performance is where grand touring all-season tires can handle with ease.

Due to their relatively compact and notched rubber, these tires provide trustworthy traction on dry grounds. Moreover, their compact tread offers great responsiveness and handling.

Well, Michelin Crossclimate 2 isn’t a regular all-season tire. It’s one of the best of all time. It has different features.

No worries, it’s a beast in every respect of dry performance. Yet, I’m going to separate this section into three and explain its features in detail.

Dry Traction

Dry traction is easy even for the worst grand touring tires. For, Michelin Crosslimate 2? It’s nothing to matter.

Due to its sticky compound and highly notched rubber, Michelin Crosslimate 2 provides excellent traction on dry grounds.

Steering Response

Steering response is the metric that indicates the responsiveness of your tire.

Due to their rib-type compact patterns, grand touring all-season tires generally provide a decent steering response.

However, Michelin Crossclimate 2 is different. First of all, it has a V-shaped directional tread pattern. Do you know which tires have a similar pattern? Extreme performance tires (check this one out).

Due to increase water evacuation capability, extreme performance tires need grooves. However, these tires run at very high speeds. One circumferential groove can totally destroy their handling. So, the solution was shallower V-shaped grooves that went through to the shoulders. With this method, the manufacturer can disturb the void area and keep the center rib flat which means a quick steering response whichever way you slide it.

I know you can see the gaps in the center section of Michelin Crossclimate 2. Well, in fact, each little v-shaped rib hit the ground harmonically. Hence, they all act like a continuous middle section that moves together. Michelin calls this technology Piano Noise Reducing Tuning. Yes, it also works on noise reduction.

Due to its unique tread design, Michelin Crossclimate 2 has one of the quickest steering responses in the market. I strongly recommend it.

Cornering Stability

Most of you aren’t aware of cornering stability. This is totally normal because this is a section for those who have big cars and like driving fast.

So, some of you might feel the slight vibration and floating feeling while cornering at a high velocity. Well, this is caused by the weak sidewall of the tires. If the tire has weak sidewalls, high lateral force during the turning might flex a bit. For this reason, you may feel a vibration or a lack of handling.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 is a premium brand tire that has a wide product range. There is no way that it has been released with a weak sidewall.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 has two polyester casings and two steel belts in its construction. This is similar to some passenger-oriented all-terrain tires. Its sidewalls are tough.

Due to its tough sidewalls, Michelin Crossclimate 2 provides excellent cornering stability.

Wet Performance

The wet performance is a game-changer for grand-touring all-season tires. Michelin Crossclimate 2 is an all-weather tire. No matter even if it rains like a cow pissing on a flat rock. Michelin Crossclimate 2’s perfectly combined pattern can handle it.

So, in this section, I’ll talk about two different features. Wet traction and hydroplaning resistance. While wet traction is mostly important for wet starting, breaking, and acceleration; hydroplaning resistance is highly vital if you’re a mile eater.

Wet Traction

Wet traction is related to compound stiffness and the siping density of the compound.

So, the compound stiffness has easy way to find. UTQG rating. In this case, the decent wet traction is limited to 700 UTQG. The ratings above this number generally provide poor wet traction.

Regarding UTQG, Michelin Crossclimate 2 has a 640 UTQG rating. When you combine this with a void area and end-to-end sipes on the v-shaped ribs, it becomes invincible.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 provides unique wet traction.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is the water evacuation capability of the tire. If the tread holds water inside, it may lose contact with the surface and the consequences can be vital.

So, in this case, a v-shaped pattern works best. Especially if the grooves go all the way through the shoulders. This design even works for performance tires.

Due to its wide and directional v-shaped grooves and open shoulder blocks, Michelin Crossclimate 2 provides massive hydroplaning resistance.

Winter Performance

So, these tires should be grippy even in the most slippery conditions….

I would like to say that but in fact, all-season tires perform best over 7 Celcius degrees. So, originally, all-season tires can perfrom only 3 seasons and let’s say half. I can only give it another half-season due to mild packed snow performances.

In this case, 3PMSF marking gets into the game. The compound should be cold-resistant for this label. Michelin Crossclimate 2’s thermal adaptive tread compound achieves this mark with ease. So, the tech ensures that the compound stays flexible even in the hardest conditions.

Since the winter performance has 3 different dimensions (mild-packed, medium-packed, and hard-packed snow), evaluating winter performance under the three different titles is more accurate.

Light-Snow Traction

Light snow traction is where this tire pushes the limits.

Due to its cold-resistant compound and well-notched rubber, Michelin Crossclimate 2 provides out-of-the-ordinary light snow traction for all-season tires. 10 out of 10!

Deep-Snow Traction

Deep-snow traction can also be called medium-packed snow traction. In fact, the 3PMSF marking guarantees the performance until this point. So, you’re on the safe side with a Michelin Crossclimate 2.

Due to its blocky shoulders, wide grooves that are supported by 3D SipeLock, and self-cleaning capability, Michelin Crossclimate 2 provides one of the best deep-snow traction in its segment. Though worth reminding, the tire has a 10/32” tread depth. Don’t jump into 10” of snow.

Ice Traction

All right, the ice traction is a bit different than snow traction. While snow traction needs more gap, ice traction requires a more block type and narrow gap tread.

In this case, in my point of view, Michelin Crossclimate 2 isn’t perfect. Its grooves are a bit wide for a satisfying ice performance.

However, due to its relatively soft compound and biting edges that go through the center to the shoulders, it provides decent ice traction.

Note: I still recommend winter tires if you face ice so often, this one is my favorite.

Ride Comfort

Ride comfort and noise reduction capacity are often confused. Riding comfort is the intensity of your tire transmitting the impacts it receives to you. Basically, if the tire makes you feel the bumps too much, it has poor riding comfort.

In this case, the flexible compound and the internal structure are the keys.

Well, Michelin Crossclimate 2 has a relatively stiff but extremely flexible compound. That’s what makes Michelin tires special.

Due to its compound flexibility and two steel belt internal structures that can absorb the forces, Michelin Crossclimate 2 offers a highly smooth ride.

Most Common Question: I’ve received numerous inquiries from individuals struggling to make a decision between Bridgestone Weatherpeak and Michelin CrossClimate 2. In response, I’ve crafted a comprehensive comparative article titled ‘Bridgestone Weatherpeak vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2.’ These two options stand out as the top all-weather tires currently available in the market, and they come at similar price points. Both come with their own set of advantages and drawbacks. That’s why I strongly recommend consulting this comparison before making your final choice.

Road Noise

In my point of view, road noise is the only minor defect of this tire.

As I’ve mentioned before, Michelin uses Piana Noise Reduction Tuning for this tire.

So, the noise is caused by the airborne inside of the grooves. Since most of this airborne is created in the center section, closed center sections generally work best-regarding noise reduction.

Michelin Crossclimate 2’s center section has gaps. Yet, due to the tread’s geometrical design, the airborne break on the half brings up a huge improvement in noise level. However, it still makes slight noise due to its high void area ratio.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 offers a quiet ride. It’s not quiet as a church mouse. Still, it’s deaf for this aggressiveness level.

Fuel Efficiency

Due to its relatively stiff compound, Michelin Crossclimate 2 has a high rolling resistance. However, compared to its competitors it’s a bit weighted (around 10%), well, it might cause a slight increase in your MPG. Of course, it depends on what tire you’re changing from.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 will not destroy MPG. Yet, it’s not the best option if MPG is your priority. Let’s say it’s an average tire.

Tread Life

In general, winter performance and tread life have a negative correlation. So, if the winter performance increase, tread life decreases. This is caused by the compound stiffness. Winter performance mostly requires fluffy compounds.

Unlike the ordinary, Michelin Crossclimate 2 has a stiff compound for this level of winter performance. Yet, its UTQG rating is 640 which is extremely high for its gripping capability.

So, Michelin Crossclimate 2 has a thermal adaptive tread compound, which means the compound has an adaptation mechanism to warm and cold weather.

So, keeping the compound at lower degrees in warm weather is the key to long-lasting rubber. Let’s don’t forget the even-wearing capability.

Due to its v-shaped, symmetrical and directional pattern, Michelin Crossclimate 2 evenly wears. Moreover, its compound has an ‘A-rated temperature label. That means compounds have heat resistance. Edgeways, wear resistance.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 offers alpha plus tread life. I strongly recommend it. In this case, if you’d like to have a Goodyear tire, check this one out!

Warranty

Michelin offers 60,000 miles treadwear warranty for this product. If you have different sizes on the rear and front axle, this number decrease to 30,000 miles.
Michelin offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee that means free replacement in 60 days
In the first three years, if you get a flat tire, you’ll have a free flat tire changing
If you’ll have a material-based issue on 2/32″ or 25% of wear or in the first year, you can replace your tire with a new one for free

I strongly recommend reading the warranty document for a better understanding

Michelin Crossclimate 2 Warranty Document: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/MI0619.pdf

Sizes

16”	17”	18”	19”	20”
205/55R16 91H SL BSW	205/50R17 93V XL BSW	215/50R18 92V SL BSW	225/55R19 99V SL BSW	235/45R20 100H XL BSW
205/55R16 91V SL BSW	205/55R17 95V XL BSW	215/55R18 95H SL BSW	235/40R19 96V XL BSW	235/55R20 102H SL BSW
205/60R16 92H SL BSW	215/45R17 91H XL BSW	225/40R18 92V XL BSW	235/45R19 99V XL BSW	235/55R20 102V SL BSW
205/60R16 92V SL BSW	15/45R17 91V XL BSW	225/45R18 95V XL BSW	235/50R19 103V XL BSW	245/40R20 99V XL BSW
205/65R16 95H SL BSW	215/50R17 95H XL BSW	225/50R18 95H SL BSW	235/55R19 105H XL BSW	245/45R20 103V XL BSW
215/55R16 97H XL BSW	215/50R17 95V XL BSW	225/55R18 98H SL BSW	235/55R19 105V XL BSW	245/50R20 102V SL BSW
215/60R16 95V SL BSW	215/55R17 94H SL BSW	225/60R18 100H SL BSW	245/45R19 102V XL BSW	255/45R20 105V XL BSW
215/60R16 95H SL BSW	215/55R17 94V SL BSW	235/40R18 95V XL BSW	245/55R19 103V SL BSW
215/65R16 98H SL BSW	215/65R17 99H SL BSW	235/45R18 98V XL BSW	255/40R19 100V XL BSW
	225/45R17 91V SL BSW	235/50R18 97H SL BSW
	225/45R17 91H SL BSW	235/50R18 97V SL BSW
	225/50R17 98H XL BSW	235/55R18 100H SL BSW
	225/50R17 98V XL BSW	235/55R18 100V SL BSW
	225/55R17 101V XL BSW	235/60R18 107V XL BSW
	225/55R17 101H XL BSW	235/60R18 107H XL BSW
	225/60R17 99H SL BSW	235/65R18 106V SL BSW
	225/65R17 102H SL BSW	235/65R18 106H SL BSW
	235/50R17 96H SL BSW	245/40R18 97V XL BSW
	235/55R17 99H SL BSW	245/45R18 100V XL BSW
	235/60R17 102H SL BSW	245/55R18 103V SL BSW
	235/65R17 104H SL BSW	245/60R18 105V SL BSW
	245/45R17 99V XL BSW	255/35R18 94V XL BSW
	245/65R17 107H SL BSW

Most tire sizes begin with modifier letters(P, LT, etc.) that identify the type of vehicle or type of service for which they were designed. Here is a perfect guide for reading tire size –> https://tireterrain.com/how-to-read-tire-size/

If you can’t find your size, here are other options that I can recommend,

If tread life is your priority –> Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive
If the winter performance is your priority –> Firestone WeatherGrip
Tread life + comfort but mild winter performance only –> Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3

Conclusion

Michelin Crossclimate 2 is the highest-rated tire in the market. For me and other online users, it almost has no defect. In my point of view, Crossclimate 2 is a jack of all trades. It’s also expert on some. It’s almost perfect in many of them.

	Michelin Crossclimate 2
Best for	The all-round tire that can perform perfectly in all 4 seasons, severe winter traction
Pros	Insane wet and snow traction, long-lasting rubber, cool design
Cons	Slightly noisy
Test Report	vs WeatherPeak & PureContact LS (May 31, 2022)
Category	Grand Touring All-Weather
Vehicle	Passenger Car/Minivan/SUV
Weight	21 – 32 lbs
Made In	United States
Warranty (P-metric)	60,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Labels	3PMSF

I hope the article was helpful, if you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

Goodyear Eagle Touring Review

Updated: July 29, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Goodyear Eagle Touring is an all-season tire with the appearance of a performance tire. Due to its wide product range, this tire can be used on various vehicles. Though worth reminding, this tire is made for people who do 15,000-20,000 miles a year. Hence, it’s not a good option for those who have a large SUV or light truck. At least, if you prefer riding comfort to wear life. CUV, SUV, sedan, or coupe owners, Goodyear Eagle Touring is the best you can find at this price level. Let’s move on and see how it shines!

	Goodyear Eagle Touring
Best for	Performance – focused drivers who are looking for a reliable and cozy 4-season ride, yearly low mileage vehicles
Category	All-Season Touring Tire
Vehicle	Sedans, coupes, CUVs
Weight	23 – 38 lbs
Made In	USA
Warranty	N/A
Available Sizes (Rim)	18”, 19”, 20”, 22”
Labels	M+S

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Goodyear Eagle Touring is an excellent tire on wet and dry grounds. Moreover, its handling and steering response capability overperform most of its competitors. In addition to that, Goodyear Eagle Touring can handle mild winter conditions but it’s not capable of severe winter conditions. More importantly, it’s a quiet and cozy tire that you can even hear the pin drop. However, even though it’s leading its segment, its tread life might seem a bit insufficient to you if you drive more than 20,000 miles in a year.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/why-do-tire-tread-patterns-make-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.tirerack.com/landing/fuel_efficiency
Traction/Stability control for AWD/4WD (All-Season tires specific)
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/traction-stability-4ws-awd

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Best for	Works Best on	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Responsiveness	Riding Comfort	Warranty	Fuel Economy	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter
Michelin Crossclimate 2 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Year Round Usage & Tread Life	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	60,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S ( Check Price – Test Report )	Everything but severe winter traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	45,000 – 55,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & quiet 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round run-flat tire	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Average	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	65,000	Average	Excellent	Decent	Average
Vredestein Quatrac Pro ( Check Price – Test Report )	4-Season performance-driven riding	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	50,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year round performance with great handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs		No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Average
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round performance + mild winter	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average
Nokian WRG4 ( Check Price )	Traction focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	65,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip ( Check Price –Test Report )	Winter-focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	Review	Yes	Average	Fairy Well	Average	Decent	65,00	Fairy Well	Average	Elegant	Elegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control ( Check Price –Test Report )	Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	65,000 – 75,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Kumho Crugen HP71 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Decent all-round performance + light snow	CUV, SUV	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra (Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting performance for squishy regions	Crossovers, SUVs, light trucks	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS (Check Price)	Affordable 3 season traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Average	Fairy Well	Poor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season ( Check Price – Test Report )	Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performance	Sedans, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife ( Check Price – Test Report )	Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack ( Check Price – Test Report )	Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	80,000	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive (Check Price – Test Report )	Above average all-round performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Decent	Average
Michelin Defender T+H (Check Price – Test Report )	Efficiency focused 3 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	vs Crossclimate 2	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	80,000	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well	Poor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting 4 season performance + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	60,000 – 70,000	Average	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000 – 80,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans		No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS (Check Price)	Long-lasting sporty driving	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Excellent	Decent	45,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Poor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Dry Performance

Dry performance is the main duty of all-season touring tires. Since touring all-season tires are focused on the smooth ride and year-round traction, dry performance is a must. Moreover, it’s the easiest way to impress customers.

For this reason, most tires have at least decent dry performance. While I’m talking about the dry performance, it should be separated under three different titles. Dry traction, cornering stability, and steering response. Let’s move on and evaluate them one by one!

Dry Traction

Unlike wet traction, dry traction doesn’t need too many sipes. In fact, it’s more related to compound stiffness and the contact patch.

Since we’re talking about the all-season touring tires, a contact patch isn’t an issue at all. Moreover, Goodyear Eagle Touring has an fluffy compound. In fact, one of the softest I’ve ever seen.

Due to its soft and sticky compound and compact tread, Goodyear Eagle Touring offers excellent traction on dry grounds. Accelerating or breaking, you can count on him!

Steering Response

Steering response indicates the responsiveness of the tire. The quick steering response means better handling and more confident drive.

In this case, tread design is the game-changer. Especially the center section of the tread. This portion is where you overstress while steering. If this portion has too many void areas, especially on the center rib, poor steering response is inevitable.

Due to its continuous center rib and supportive outer ribs, Goodyear Eagle Touring offers a decent steering response. I do say decent instead of excellent because of its soft compound. In this case, stiffer compounds work better.

Cornering Stability

Cornering stability isn’t an issue for all-season tires. Unlike off-road tires, these tires don’t need an extremely stiff compound to prevent external damage. Hence, their sidewall and tread compound stiffness aren’t so different.

Moreover, due to its wide product range, Goodyear uses extra polyester casing for this tire and which keeps the tire in shape while cornering at high speeds.

Due to its strong sidewalls and internal structure, Goodyear Eagle Touring provides reliable cornering stability.

Wet Performance

Wet performance should be evaluated under two different titles. Well, two different conditions also. High-speed and low-speed performance.

While high-speed performance requires water evacuation, in a word, hydroplaning resistance; low-speed performance needs a grip capability, namely, wet traction.

Let’s analyze them one by one.

Wet Traction

Wet traction sometimes causes a problem for all-season tires. Well, all-season tires are under the your car whole year. Hence, they wear more than summer tires. In other words, they need a relatively stiff compound.

In this case, some manufacturers prefer to increase the notch density of the tire. Others prefer to decrease compound stiffness. In our case, Goodyear did both.

Due to its fluffy compound and highly notched rubber, Goodyear Eagle Touring offers alpha plus wet traction.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is also known as aquaplaning resistance. This metric is highly vital at high velocity.

Since the tire loses contact with the ground if it can’t throw the water out of the tread, hydroplaning can have fatal consequences.

So, circumferential grooves and the open shoulder blocks are the decision-makers in this case.

Due to its wide 4 circumferential grooves and open shoulder blocks, Goodyear Eagle Touring has a trustworthy hydroplaning resistance.

Winter Performance

Bad news, in fact, all-season tires don’t build for winter performance. Actually, their temperature range is limited to 7 Celcius degrees. Below this temperature, the compound gets stiffer and the tire loses grip. So, expecting decent winter performance from all-season tires is a bit utopian.

However, remember what I say in the wet performance section. Goodyear Eagle Touring has a soft compound and highly notched rubber. Though, it can perform in the winter conditions.

So, if I have to expend on,

Light Snow,

Light snow performance is similar to wet traction. Due to its soft compound and notched rubber, it can handle light snow.

Deep (Heavy) Snow,

Deep snow performance isn’t its expertise. It doesn’t have enough void area. Moreover, it can’t clean itself very well. I don’t recommend this tire for heavy snow.

Ice,

In fact, its compound stiffness is okay for ice traction. However, it needs more biting edges and maybe a compound that can resist freezing. It can take you out of unexpected situations, yet, I don’t recommend using it on ice.

Road Noise

Noise reduction is highly crucial for all-season tires. In this case, the narrowed void area is a must. In addition to that, rib type, symmetrical pattern tires reduce the noise with ease.

Regarding Goodyear Eagle Touring, it’s a master of noise reduction. Due to its rib-type symmetrical pattern and narrowed void area, Goodyear Eagle Touring is quiet as a church mouse. Moreover, some sizes are available with SoundComfort technology. These sizes contain extra sound-absorbing foam. This foam reduces cabinet noise dramatically. However, it isn’t available for all sizes. You can check the below document for detailed information,

Goodyear Eagle Touring SoundComfort Specs: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Eagle+Touring&isSEO=true

Riding Quality

Riding quality is where this tire shines. Due to its soft compound and flexible inner structure, the tire offers a highly cozy ride.

In this case, its symmetrical pattern is also a big advantage. Moreover, its inner construction is cased by nylon ply that keeps the tire flexible into the set point. Hence, you feel nothing while going through the bumps.

Goodyear Eagle Touring provides a luxurious ride. I strongly recommend it!

Treadwear

Treadwear is where this tire fall short. For that matter, I offer this tire-only passenger-oriented vehicle. For instance, it isn’t a good option for UBER drivers.

Depending on the size, Goodyear Eagle Touring’s UTQG rating differs from 300 to 500 (click here to check them out). Well, 500 is the average rating for this segment. I still recommend grand touring all-season tires if tread life is your priority.

Best Grand Touring Tires Chart: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=GTAS

Due to its soft compound, Goodyear Eagle Touring has a limited tread life. Yet, it’s acceptable for its segment. This’s just a common feature of this segment.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Goodyear Eagle Touring is eligible for Goodyear’s Limited Replacement Warranty. If you face unexpected noise, vibration, or uneven wear, Goodyear may replace your tire. Yet, the tire doesn’t have any treadwear warranty.

I strongly recommend checking this warranty document out,

Goodyear’s Limited Replacement Warranty: https://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tire-warranty/auto-light-truck

Sizes

18”	19”	20”	22”
235/45R18 98V XL BSW 500 A A	225/55R19 103H XL BSW 350 A A	235/55R20 102V SL BSW 500 A A	275/40R22 107W XL BSW 500 A A
	235/40R19 96V XL BSW 500 A A	245/40R20 95W SL BSW 500 A A	285/45R22 114H XL BSW 500 A A
	245/40R19 94W SL BSW 500 A A	265/45R20 104V SL BSW 400 A A
	245/45R19 98V SL BSW 500 A A	295/40R20 106V SL BSW 400 A A
	245/45R19 98W SL BSW 500 A A
	275/45R19 108H XL BSW 350 A A

Conclusion

Goodyear Eagle Touring is a decent pick if you’re looking for a smooth, reliable, and performance-oriented ride. However, it might last not as long as you want on SUVs and light trucks. This beast is also an OEM tire for some well-known vehicles. Hence it’s the recommended tire for the below vehicle brands,

Porche –> NF0, N0 (check what these means)
Tesla –> T1
Mercedes –> M0

If you see the above codes on your tires, that means this tire is suitable for your Porche, Tesla, or Mercedes.

	Goodyear Eagle Touring
Best for	Performance – focused drivers who are looking for a reliable and cozy 4-season ride, yearly low mileage vehicles
Category	All-Season Touring Tire
Vehicle	Sedans, coupes, CUVs
Weight	23 – 38 lbs
Made In	USA
Warranty	N/A
Available Sizes (Rim)	18”, 19”, 20”, 22”
Labels	M+S

I hope the article was helpful, if you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

Starfire Solarus AS Review

Updated: July 29, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 4 Comments

Solarus AS is a Starfire’s all-season tire mainly designed for passenger cars and CUVs. Since the tire is produced by Cooper Tires in the USA and offers 50,000 miles treadwear warrant, it’s viral these days. Low-priced tires are generally good at one thing and try to average in the rest. Therefore, it is only natural that a tire that someone else likes does not meet your expectations. In this article, I will tell you what conditions this tire is suitable for. Let’s begin!

	Starfire Solarus AS
Best for	Non-aggressive drivers who are looking for an affordable tire that can perform well on dry and wet surfaces
Category	Standart All-Season Tire
Vehicle	Sedans, coupes, CUVs
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”
Made In	USA
Warranty	50,000 Miles
Lables	M+S

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Starfire Solarus AS has a decent wet and dry performance. Moreover, the company supports this feature with a 50,000 miles treadwear warranty. Starfire Solarus AS provides a smooth but slightly noisy ride. However, its winter performance isn’t reliable but this’s caused by the stiff compound that makes it last more than other tires in its segment.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/why-do-tire-tread-patterns-make-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.tirerack.com/landing/fuel_efficiency
Traction/Stability control for AWD/4WD (All-Season tires specific)
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/traction-stability-4ws-awd

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Best for	Works Best on	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Responsiveness	Riding Comfort	Warranty	Fuel Economy	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter
Michelin Crossclimate 2 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Year Round Usage & Tread Life	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	60,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S ( Check Price – Test Report )	Everything but severe winter traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	45,000 – 55,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & quiet 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round run-flat tire	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Average	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	65,000	Average	Excellent	Decent	Average
Vredestein Quatrac Pro ( Check Price – Test Report )	4-Season performance-driven riding	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	50,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year round performance with great handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs		No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Average
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round performance + mild winter	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average
Nokian WRG4 ( Check Price )	Traction focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	65,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip ( Check Price –Test Report )	Winter-focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	Review	Yes	Average	Fairy Well	Average	Decent	65,00	Fairy Well	Average	Elegant	Elegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control ( Check Price –Test Report )	Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	65,000 – 75,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Kumho Crugen HP71 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Decent all-round performance + light snow	CUV, SUV	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra (Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting performance for squishy regions	Crossovers, SUVs, light trucks	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS (Check Price)	Affordable 3 season traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Average	Fairy Well	Poor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season ( Check Price – Test Report )	Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performance	Sedans, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife ( Check Price – Test Report )	Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack ( Check Price – Test Report )	Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	80,000	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive (Check Price – Test Report )	Above average all-round performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Decent	Average
Michelin Defender T+H (Check Price – Test Report )	Efficiency focused 3 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	vs Crossclimate 2	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	80,000	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well	Poor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting 4 season performance + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	60,000 – 70,000	Average	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000 – 80,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans		No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS (Check Price)	Long-lasting sporty driving	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Excellent	Decent	45,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Poor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Dry Performance

Dry performance is the focal point of the off-price manufacturers. Since it is very easy to achieve acceptable dry performance, combining dry performance with one more feature is the easiest method to market.

Things do not develop much differently for Starfire Solarus AS either. Though, in my point of view, it has multiple side features.

So, I prefer to evaluate dry performance under two different dimensions. Dry traction and handling. Let’s examine them one by one!

Dry Traction

Dry traction is where all-season tires shine. Due to their compact pattern design and generally notched rubbers, they can handle dry ground with ease.

Due to its well-optimized void area and strategically placed sipes, Starfire Solarus AS offers decent dry traction. Yet, this is kinda default for all-season tires. It can’t be your decision point.

Handling

Handling is related to internal structure as well as tread design. So, in this case, I evaluate handling under two different dimensions. Cornering stability and steering response.

Steering Response,

Steering response is the measure of your tire responsiveness. In this case, the weight of the tire and the tread design are crucial. For instance, winter tires generally have more void area, hence, a higher response time.

Regarding Starfire Solarus AS, its design is a good fit for solid steering response. Due to its continuous center rib and lightweight, Starfire Solarus AS is a highly communicative tire.

Cornering Stability,

You all felt the vibration or the floating feeling while cornering at the high speed. That’s mostly caused by the weak sidewall of the tires.

In this case, thick sidewalls or polyester casing works best. So, I made my research.

Starfire Solarus AS doesn’t have a thick sidewall or the extra casing that helps to tire keeping its shape while cornering at high velocity. Moreover, its heat rate is ‘B’ which gives us a clue about its thin sidewalls.

Starfire Solarus AS isn’t a tire for you if you’re an aggressive driver. If you drive confidently, it’s a good pick for your vehicle.

In a nutshell,

Starfire Solarus AS offers decent handling. However, this isn’t a tire for mile eaters.

Wet Performance

The wet performance of the tires should be evaluated under two different conditions. High speed and low speed.

While low-speed performance contains starting and stopping, accordingly, wet traction, high-speed performance is more related to security, and hydroplaning resistance is the most important feature in that case.

Let’s dig into them!

Wet Traction

Wet traction distinguishes good and bad all-season tires.

Since all-season tires stay under vehicles all year, they need stiffer compounds. Stiffer compounds make them last longer. In return, the stiff compound has less adhesion capability. Therefore, it has a fewer traction capability.

So, in this case, the UTQG rating can give you a huge clue. If the tire has higher than 700 UTQG, you can start to suspect poor wet traction.

Regarding Starfire Solarus AS, the UTQG rating is 520 AB. The first letter also means it has A-grade wet traction.

However, combining the above data with a well-notched compound is exceedingly important. In this case, if the tire doesn’t have a fluffy compound, I may think it needs a better siping. Yet, this siping level is more than enough.

Starfire Solarus AS provides decent wet traction and grip. Though worth reminding, your acceleration capability on wet will decrease with this tire. Yet, this isn’t an issue if you’re an ordinary and uncombative driver.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is also known as aquaplaning resistance. It’s basically the water evacuation capability of the tire.

A sidenote here: If you put on the brakes while passing through the puddle, you can feel disconnected from the ground. That’s hydroplaning and what you feel is correct.

Due to its 4 circumferential wide grooves and open shoulder blocks, Starfire Solarus AS offers trustworthy hydroplaning resistance.

Winter Performance

Unlike the common knowledge, all-season tires are built to perform under 7 Celcius degrees. So, in fact, the winter performance isn’t their priority and they can only handle the light snow in general.

So, Starfire Solarus AS has the same behavior. Its compound gets stiffer and stiffer under 7 Celcius degrees. Since its siping density fall shorts for decent winter performance, Starfire Solarus AS isn’t a good option for severe winter conditions. Yet, the below states can confidently use this tire,

Hawaii
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Georgia
Mississippi
Alabama
California
South Carolina
Arizona
Arkansas
Alabama
Oklahama

Tread Life & Durability

Treadlife and durability are the key features of decent all-season tires. Well, these aren’t performance tires. These tires should offer at least average traction in every condition and acceptable tread life.

In the durability case, things are a bit different for cheap brands. I’m not going to say you’ll get a flat tire in a short amount of time. Yet, the repairability levels of cheap tires are generally low.

Starfire Solarus AS has similar features to the tires in its segment. Due to its fluffy compound, its tread life isn’t that extreme. Yet, compared to most cheap all-season tires, its tread life is unique. Expecting more than 60,000 miles is of course imaginariness.

On the other hand, its repairability isn’t appreciated by the customers (I think it’s all about the poor skills of the mechanic, though, worth sharing). Some even say that the tire doesn’t hold the hot patch. Yet, the tire has 50,000 miles material warranty. So, if you have any issues you can replace them for free with a new one.

If you’d like to ease your replacement process, I recommend buying Starfire Solarus AS via SimpleTire.

Note: If you’ll use Starfire Solarus AS on SUVs and light trucks, you’ll get poor tread life, flat tires, and even broken belts. Please, be careful.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Unlike most cheap brands, Starfire offers 50,000 miles treadwear warranty for a Solarus AS.

Besides this warranty, you have also a special material warranty that is provided by Cooper.

The tire may not be durable. Yet, the warranty process with a Cooper or a Starfire is one of the best.

Ride Quality

Ride quality is related to the inner structure and compound stiffness. Since most all-season tires have a stiff compound, the manufacturer generally prefers a more flexible structure to provide a smoother ride.

In this case, I think Starfire made a good job. Using a steel belt for a low-quality tire isn’t that common. Moreover, its compound is soft for an all-season tire.

Starfire Solarus AS offers a cozy ride. I strongly recommend it if this’s your priority.

Road Noise

Okay, fellows, this section is highly important to me. Hence, I’m going to be a bit crucial.

This is the issue for most all-season tires. Due to their wide circumferential grooves and stiff compounds, the tires tend to make too much noise.

Regarding Starfire Solarus AS, well, I can’t say it’s as quiet as a church mouse. Yet, its noise level is definitely bearable.

Due to its wide grooves and notched outer ribs, the tire is slightly noisy. Yet, I take this trade for superior wet performance.

Sizes

14”	15”	16”	17”	18”
175/65R14 82H	P185/60R15 84H	205/55R16 94H XL	225/65R17 102H	225/45R18 91V XL
185/70R14 88H	P185/65R15 88H	205/55R16 94V XL	235/60R17 102H	225/60R18 100H
P185/60R14 82H	P195/60R15 88H	215/65R16 98H	235/60R18 103H	235/45R18 91V
P185/65R14 86H	P195/65R15 91H	225/70R16 103T	P215/50R17 95V	P225/55R18 98H
P195/70R14 91T	P205/60R15 91H	235/60R16 100T	P215/55R17 94V	P235/50R18 97V
P205/75R14 95T	P205/65R15 94H	245/65R17 107T	P215/60R17 96T	P235/55R18 100V
	P205/70R15 96T	P205/60R16 92H	P215/65R17 99T
	P205/75R15 97T	P205/65R16 95H	P215/70R16 100T
	P215/60R15 94H	P215/55R16 97H	P225/50R17 94V
	P215/65R15 96H	P215/60R16 95T	P225/55R17 97V
	P215/70R15 98T	P215/60R16 95V	P225/60R17 99H
	P215/75R15 100T	P225/60R16 98H	P235/55R17 99H
	P235/75R15 105T	P225/65R16 100T	P235/65R17 104T
		P235/65R16 103T

Conclusion

Starfire Solarus AS is a good pick for those who are looking for a dirt-cheap price, decent wet and dry performance, and a treadwear warranty.

So, the above inference is only valid if you have sedans, coupes, or CUVs. I don’t recommend these tires for SUVs and light trucks.

	Starfire Solarus AS
Best for	Non-aggressive drivers who are looking for an affordable tire that can perform well on dry and wet surfaces
Category	Standart All-Season Tire
Vehicle	Sedans, coupes, CUVs
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”
Made In	USA
Warranty	50,000 Miles
Lables	M+S

I hope the article was helpful. Let me know if you have any further questions. Have a safe ride folks!

BF Goodrich Advantage Control Tire Review

Updated: July 29, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

BF Goodrich Advantage Control is a touring all-season tire that is built for drivers of sedans, coupes, crossovers, and SUVs. BF Goodrich claims that we can expect longevity and cozy ride and decent traction in all seasons. Well, I don’t think that it can make it all, though, it might be a perfect option for warm climates. Let’s dig into it and see what you can expect from this tire!

	BF Goodrich Advantage Control
Best for	Coupes, SUV, and SUV owners who are focused on dry performance, handling, comfort and longevity
Test Report	vs Endeavor & Altimax RT45 & HiTrack All-Season (June 27, 2022)
Category	Grand Touring All-Season
Vehicle	Coupes, sedans, crossover and SUV
Weight	18 – 31 lbs
Made In	United States
Warranty (P-metric)	65,000 Miles (V- or W-Speed Rated) 75,000 Miles (H-Speed Rated)
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Labels	M+S

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, BF Goodrich Advantage Control provides unique traction on dry surfaces. Moreover, it’s an expert in handling an extremely responsive tire. Due to its stiff compound, BF Goodrich Advantage Control’s tread life is one of the longest in its category. However, this compound limits its winter performance only with light snow. Furthermore, it creates slight road noise.

This tire is a perfect option for those who are living in southern regions.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/why-do-tire-tread-patterns-make-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.tirerack.com/landing/fuel_efficiency
Traction/Stability control for AWD/4WD (All-Season tires specific)
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/traction-stability-4ws-awd

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Best for	Works Best on	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Responsiveness	Riding Comfort	Warranty	Fuel Economy	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter
Michelin Crossclimate 2 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Year Round Usage & Tread Life	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	60,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S ( Check Price – Test Report )	Everything but severe winter traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	45,000 – 55,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & quiet 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round run-flat tire	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Average	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	65,000	Average	Excellent	Decent	Average
Vredestein Quatrac Pro ( Check Price – Test Report )	4-Season performance-driven riding	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	50,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year round performance with great handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs		No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Average
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round performance + mild winter	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average
Nokian WRG4 ( Check Price )	Traction focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	65,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip ( Check Price –Test Report )	Winter-focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	Review	Yes	Average	Fairy Well	Average	Decent	65,00	Fairy Well	Average	Elegant	Elegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control ( Check Price –Test Report )	Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	65,000 – 75,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Kumho Crugen HP71 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Decent all-round performance + light snow	CUV, SUV	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra (Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting performance for squishy regions	Crossovers, SUVs, light trucks	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS (Check Price)	Affordable 3 season traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Average	Fairy Well	Poor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season ( Check Price – Test Report )	Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performance	Sedans, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife ( Check Price – Test Report )	Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack ( Check Price – Test Report )	Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	80,000	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive (Check Price – Test Report )	Above average all-round performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Decent	Average
Michelin Defender T+H (Check Price – Test Report )	Efficiency focused 3 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	vs Crossclimate 2	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	80,000	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well	Poor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting 4 season performance + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	60,000 – 70,000	Average	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000 – 80,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans		No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS (Check Price)	Long-lasting sporty driving	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Excellent	Decent	45,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Poor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Dry Performance

Touring all-season tires are built to provide long-lasting tread life. Due to achieve this goal, they need a stiff and advanced compound. So, the stiff compound means a decrease in the traction capability.

Since providing traction in all-season is the building intent of all-season tires, they generally don’t have any issues regarding dry traction. However, in that case, the real game-changers are cornering stability and responsiveness.

Dry Traction

BF Goodrich Advantage Control has a 700 UTQG compound which means the tire has an extremely stiff compound. Though, this isn’t bad news at this time.

Due to providing decent traction, all-season touring tires have highly notched rubber, as a matter of course, tons of biting edges. These biting edges provide essential traction on dry surfaces. Hence, BF Goodrich Advantage Controle provides alpha plus traction on dry pavement.

Though worth reminding, the tire has a heavy-weight internal structure. So, if you’ll change from the grand touring tires(Michelin Defender T+H, Crossclimate 2, Goodyear Assurance Comfort Drive, etc.), you may feel a slight delay in acceleration.

Steering Response

Well, steering response isn’t a problem if you’re not going too fast. In this case, what we need to examine is their behavior while speeding.

So, the tire tests are concluding at 80 miles/hour. At this speed, the center section is the only part touching the ground. Hence, the center rib procures the communication between the steer and tire.

In my point of view, handling capability is the strongest point of this tire. Due to its continuous center rib and symmetrical tread pattern, BF Goodrich Advantage Control is a highly communitive tire.

Cornering Stability

Cornering stability is another strong point of this tire. Even though the tire has single nylon reinforcement(Uniroyal Tiger Paw has two), its sidewall is still too thick and resists the horizontal forces with ease.

The other point I want to mention is rim protectors. Unlike its competitors, the tire has a rim protector. The rim protector is the stiffest part of the tire. Well, the tires with the rim protector should have a relatively stiff sidewall compound. Otherwise, sidewall crack occurs due to stiffness difference between sidewall and rim protector. So, this is also a good sign for stable cornering.

BF Goodrich Advantage Control provides a safe and unshaken cornering. I strongly recommend it.

Wet Performance

Wet performance is related to tread design and compound stiffness. While compound stiffness is vital for wet traction, tread design is the only factor that affects hydroplaning resistance.

In this case, wet traction affects your starting, stopping, and acceleration. However, these metrics become kinda useless if your tire has a low hydroplaning resistance.

Let’s evaluate them one by one.

Wet Traction

In my point of view, the wet traction of BF Goodrich Advantage Control could be questionable(700 UTQG is a limit value for decent wet traction), if its sipes aren’t full-depth.

Even though it has a stiff compound, its angled and full-depth sipes provide enough biting edges for decent wet traction.

BF Goodrich Advantage Control isn’t superior but above average tire regarding wet traction.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning(aquaplaning) resistance is basically the water evacuation capability of the tire. It’s a vital feature. Especially for rapid drivers.

Due to its 4 circumferential grooves and open shoulder blocks, BF Goodrich Advantage Control has a trustworthy hydroplaning resistance.

Winter Performance

I generally separate winter performance into three different layers. Light-snow, deep-snow, and ice traction. However, BF Goodrich Advantage Control’s rubber is 700 UTQG.

This value is too much for decent winter traction on deep-snow and icy surfaces.

Hence, I’ll only evaluate the light-snow performance of the tire.

Regarding light-snow traction,

It’s similar to wet performance. The only advantage of the tire is inclined center grooves. These grooves improve its self-cleaning capability, naturally, light-snow traction. This tire can take you out of unexpected situations, though, it’s not a good option for winter driving.

Regarding deep-snow traction, the tire has a shallow tread. Hence, its snow-chewing capability is limited. Yet, I like its void ratio. Moreover, its block-type shoulders can provide you with slight traction on deep snow. So, if you don’t see snow higher than an inch or two, it’ll work for you.

Regarding ice traction, I highly recommend to don’t using these tires on icy surfaces. This is a narrow and tall tire. If you combine these two with a stiff compound and moderate siping, there is no way that you can get trustworthy ice traction.

Note: All-season tires are built to perform above 7 Celcius degrees. Hence, their winter performance is limited unless they don’t have a 3PMSF.

Tread Life

Tread life is where it shines.

Due to its 700UTQG rubber, its wearing rate is 7 times better than the test tire. That doesn’t mean it lasts 7 times longer than its competitors. Yet, the tires with this UTQG last at least 80,000-100,000 miles.

Though, what I really like about this tire is it wears evenly. Due to its symmetrical and computer-optimized pattern, it wears evenly and that improves its tread life.

If treadwear is your priority, I strongly recommend the BF Goodrich Advantage Control.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Michelin offers two different treadwear warranties for this product,

V or W Speed Rating: 6 years and 65,000 miles treadwear warranty

H Speed Rating: 6 years and 75,000 miles treadwear warranty

The mileage fall by half if you use different sizes on the rear and front axle.

Uniformity Warranty: First 2/32” wear, limited with 1-year

Manufacturer Special Warranty: 60 days satisfaction warranty

Riding Quality

Riding quality is mostly related to the internal structure. The tires that can keep their shape and can flex enough provide the best riding quality.

Due to its two polyester casing and twin robust steel belts, BF Goodrich Advantage Control provides decent riding comfort. This is a highly suitable tire for inner-city driving.

Road Noise

This section might vary from person to person. In my point of view, instead of the tire itself, the tire you’re going to replace will be a decider.

BF Goodrich Advantage Control has a slightly more void area than its competitors. Hence, it might be slightly noisier than the tire like Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S. Yet, there is no big difference between mid-tier all-season tires.

Though worth reminding, if you’ll change from grand touring tires, you’ll notice a big noise and riding comfort difference. This is caused by category and price differences. You should go with grand touring tires if comfort is your priority.

Sizes

14”	15”	16”	17”	18”	19”	20”
185/65R14 86H BSW	175/65R15 84H BSW	195/55R16 87V BSW	205/50R17 93V XL BSW	215/55R18 95H BSW	225/55R19 99V BSW	235/55R20 102H BSW
	185/60R15 84H BSW	205/50R16 87V BSW	205/55R17 95H XL BSW	225/40R18 92W XL BSW	235/40R19 96V XL BSW	245/45R20 99V BSW
	185/65R15 88H BSW	205/55R16 91H BSW	215/45R17 87V BSW	225/45R18 95V XL BSW	235/45R19 95H BSW	245/50R20 102V BSW
	195/60R15 88H BSW	205/60R16 92H BSW	215/45R17 87W BSW	225/50R18 95H BSW	235/55R19 101H BSW
	195/65R15 91H BSW	205/60R16 92V BSW	215/50R17 95V XL BSW	225/55R18 98V BSW	235/55R19 101V BSW
	205/60R15 91H BSW	205/65R16 95H BSW	215/55R17 94H BSW	225/60R18 100H BSW	245/45R19 98V BSW
	205/65R15 94H BSW	215/55R16 97H XL BSW	215/55R17 94V BSW	225/60R18 100V BSW
	215/70R15 98H BSW	215/60R16 95H BSW	215/60R17 96H BSW	235/40R18 95W XL BSW
		215/60R16 95V BSW	215/65R17 99H BSW	235/45R18 98V XL BSW
		215/65R16 98H BSW	225/45R17 91H BSW	235/50R18 97V BSW
		225/60R16 98H BSW	225/50R17 94H BSW	235/55R18 100H BSW
		225/65R16 100H BSW	225/50R17 94V BSW	245/40R18 97V XL BSW
		235/60R16 100H BSW	225/55R17 97H BSW	245/40R18 97W XL BSW
		235/65R16 103H BSW	225/55R17 97V BSW	245/45R18 96V BSW
			225/60R17 99H BSW	245/55R18 103V BSW
			225/65R17 102H BSW
			235/45R17 97H XL BSW
			235/50R17 96H BSW
			235/50R17 96W BSW
			235/55R17 99H BSW
			235/60R17 102H BSW

Best Fit Vehicles

Honda Accord
Honda Civic
Hyundai Tucson
Chevy Equinox
Ford Escape

Pros	Cons
Long-lasting rubber	Limited winter performance
Unique traction on dry ground	A bit noisy ride compared to its competitors
Above average wet traction but impressive hydroplaning resistance
Smooth ride

Conclusion

BF Goodrich Advantage Comfort smack of every feature of a decent all-season touring tire. It lasts long and provides at least average traction on any surface. You may see the below table for a piece of detailed information.

	BF Goodrich Advantage Control
Best for	Coupes, SUV, and SUV owners who are focused on dry performance, handling, comfort and longevity
Test Report	vs Endeavor & Altimax RT45 & HiTrack All-Season (June 27, 2022)
Category	Grand Touring All-Season
Vehicle	Coupes, sedans, crossover and SUV
Weight	18 – 31 lbs
Made In	United States
Warranty (P-metric)	65,000 Miles (V- or W-Speed Rated) 75,000 Miles (H-Speed Rated)
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Labels	M+S

I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, you can leave them below or reach me via the contact page. Have a safe ride folks!

Passenger Tires

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Wet Performance

Winter Performance

Road Noise

Comfort

Fuel Efficiency

Tread Life

Warranty

Sizes

Conclusion

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry Traction

Steering Response

Cornering Stability

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Light-Snow Traction

Deep-Snow Traction

Ice Traction

Ride Comfort

Road Noise

Fuel Efficiency

Tread Life

Warranty

Sizes

Conclusion

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry Traction

Steering Response

Cornering Stability

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Road Noise

Riding Quality

Treadwear

Warranty

Sizes

Conclusion

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry Traction

Handling

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Tread Life & Durability

Warranty

Ride Quality

Road Noise

Sizes

Conclusion

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry Traction

Steering Response

Cornering Stability

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Tread Life

Warranty

Riding Quality

Road Noise

Sizes

Best Fit Vehicles