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Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT vs Falken Wildpeak AT3W

Updated: November 11, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Real test data, off-road insights, and daily-driving impact — from a former Bridgestone engineer.

The Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain A/T, a Discount Tire exclusive, and the Falken Wildpeak AT3W are two dependable Off-Road A/T tires that cater to drivers who want balanced performance on and off the pavement. The UltraTerrain A/T emphasizes aggressive tread styling and dependable loose-surface traction while maintaining road comfort — making it a strong pick for SUVs and half-ton trucks looking for an affordable alternative to premium A/Ts. The Falken AT3W, meanwhile, is one of the most well-rounded choices in the segment, combining tread life, wet braking, and its snow-certified 3PMSF rating to deliver year-round dependability. If you’re curious how Falken’s updated design stacks up, check our Falken Wildpeak AT4W vs AT3W comparison.

That’s the real decision here — UltraTerrain for value-driven toughness vs AT3W for proven balance and winter confidence. In the sections ahead, we’ll compare them across dry, wet, snow, and off-road testing. You can also line them up in our All-Terrain Tire Decision Tool for quick recommendations by SUV, CUV, or truck class.

Drawing from my experience as a former Bridgestone engineer, I see the Falken Wildpeak AT3W as the better tire choice, particularly because of its longevity. Despite Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT having comparable performance in wet, dry, and winter conditions, the Wildpeak AT3W stands out with a more comfortable riding experience. This aspect, combined with its durability, makes it a preferable option in my professional opinion.

Important Note on the AT3W Legacy:

You may have searched for the discontinued Falken Wildpeak AT3W. While production has ceased, some closeout stock is still available. This comparison is based on some popular-sized sized can still be found on retailers like Tire Rack:

Click here for the Full Technical Breakdown: AT4W vs Discontinued AT3W Test Results

Tread Appearance

Starting with the shoulder blocks, I personally find the wider shoulder blocks of Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT more aesthetically pleasing. Functionally, these blocks excel in loose ground traction. However, they do contribute to a slight increase in road noise.

Moving on to the sidewall scoops, or ‘biters’, Falken Wildpeak AT3W features beefier and deeper scoops compared to the thinner ones on the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT, which might not perform as effectively in air-down situations.

In terms of the center section, the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT has a 3-3 lug design, whereas the Falken Wildpeak AT3W presents a 3-2 design. Despite both having uniquely shaped lugs, the Wrangler UltraTerrain AT appears to have more void area, which often leads to more road noise. However, in terms of riding comfort, I believe it has an edge.

In summary, while both tires have a very aggressive look, for SL sizes, the higher tread depth of the Goodyear Wrangler Ultraterrain AT makes it a preferable option in my opinion. For LT sizes, I don’t see a significant difference between the two.

Noise Level

In my experience with all-terrain tires, it’s typical for both the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT and the Falken Wildpeak AT3W to produce some noise, especially at high speeds.

At lower speeds, I’ve noticed that the Falken Wildpeak AT3W tends to have a slight edge in terms of noise reduction. This advantage can be attributed to its narrower and less aggressive shoulder blocks.

While I wouldn’t describe the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain as excessively noisy, it does emit a bit more sound compared to the Falken Wildpeak AT3W. So, if noise level is a significant concern for you, you might find the Falken Wildpeak AT3W to be the quieter option.

Tread Depth and Weight

From my experience in evaluating these tires, I’ve found that both the Goodyear Wrangler Ultraterrain AT and the Falken Wildpeak AT3W are above the market average in terms of weight and tread depth. For the p-metric sizes, the Goodyear Wrangler Ultraterrain AT is notably taller and lighter. On the other hand, the Falken Wildpeak AT3W, while matching the tread depth of the Goodyear in LT sizes, is still the heavier of the two.

Cornering & Steering

In terms of cornering, there isn’t much difference between the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT and the Falken Wildpeak AT3W, as both have 2-ply sidewalls. This isn’t a major concern unless you’re driving a truck heavier than 3/4 ton. From what I understand, the 2-ply construction of the Falken Wildpeak AT3W is comparable in thickness to some 3-ply tires, potentially making it a more suitable choice in certain cases.

When it comes to steering, the Falken Wildpeak AT3W’s more consistent center section design contributes to quicker steering response. On the other hand, the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT, with its deeper tread and softer compound, tends to have a slower steering response.

Overall, while both tires are dependable, I would rank the Falken Wildpeak AT3W a bit higher in this aspect.

Wet Traction

When it comes to wet traction, hydroplaning resistance is a crucial factor, as it directly influences traction performance. Studies have shown that hydroplaning resistance is correlated with tread depth, with deeper treads generally offering better resistance.

Both the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT and the Falken Wildpeak AT3W exhibit reliable hydroplaning resistance. Their aggressive and compact treads efficiently channel water to the shoulder slots, handling hydroplaning effectively. However, it’s important to remember that hydroplaning resistance also depends on driving habits, especially for aggressive drivers. No tire is completely immune to hydroplaning.

In terms of traction, I’ve found both tires to be very dependable. The softer compound of the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT typically performs better in wet conditions, but the zigzag siping of the Falken Wildpeak AT3W is also quite effective.

Overall, based on wet performance, I regard both tires as reliable choices and among the best options available in the market.

Winter Performance

Both the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT and the Falken Wildpeak AT3W carry the 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) marking, which is a strong indicator of their winter performance capabilities.

In light snow conditions, I’ve noticed that both tires excel, thanks to their relatively soft compounds and ample biting edges. They provide excellent performance on light snow.

For deeper snow, my recommendation leans towards the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT, particularly in p-metric sizes (SL or XL) due to its higher tread depth. Apart from that, there’s not much difference between the two – both are above average in this respect. They both exhibit good self-cleaning capabilities and sufficient void area for effective traction.

When it comes to ice, no all-terrain tire is perfect, but I’ve found the Falken Wildpeak AT3W to be quite satisfactory for icy conditions. The softer compound of the Wrangler Ultraterrain AT offers good traction on ice, though in terms of handling, it doesn’t quite match up to the Wildpeak AT3W.

Tread Life

When considering tread life, both the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT and the Falken Wildpeak AT3W offer commendable longevity. However, it’s important to note that tread life is greatly influenced by your driving conditions and habits.

Take the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT, for instance. Its softer compound may lead to quicker wear, but it also has a deep tread depth that extends its service life. That said, I’ve found that this softer compound often doesn’t fare as well on vehicles heavier than 3/4 ton.

Conversely, the Falken Wildpeak AT3W is exceptionally well-designed for durability. Its step-down feature is particularly beneficial for heavier vehicles. Additionally, its UTQG rating is higher for p-metric sizes (ranging from 600 to 500), indicating better wear resistance.

In summary, if you’re prioritizing tread life, I’d lean towards the Falken Wildpeak AT3W as the safer choice.

Warranty

While Falken Wildpeak AT3W offer 60,000 miles tread wear warranty, Wrangler UltraTerrain AT doesn’t have any.

Off-Road Performance

Both the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT and the Falken Wildpeak AT3W have deep treads, which contribute to their solid performance on loose ground.

In my experience with gravel, both tires perform admirably. However, the softer compound of the Wrangler UltraTerrain tends to wear more quickly on gravel, though both tires handle it well enough.

When it comes to mud, the Wrangler UltraTerrain AT has a slight edge, thanks to its wider shoulder blocks. It’s almost on par with a rugged terrain tire in muddy conditions. Therefore, for muddy environments, I’d lean towards

the Wrangler UltraTerrain AT as the better option.

In rock crawling scenarios, while neither tire is my top recommendation, if I had to choose one, it would be the Wrangler UltraTerrain AT.

Overall, both tires are competent for mild off-road activities, but for more severe off-roading, the Wrangler UltraTerrain AT has a slight advantage. Nonetheless, I wouldn’t specifically recommend either tire for extreme off-road conditions.

Value for Money

Given that the Falken Wildpeak AT3W and the Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT are similarly priced, the tread wear warranty of the Wildpeak AT3W makes it a more appealing choice in my view. The assurance of a 60,000-mile warranty adds significant value.

If, however, you have a preference for tires made in the USA and don’t mind spending a bit more, I would suggest considering options like Toyo Open Country AT3 or BFGoodrich KO2. Both of these brands offer quality performance and are known for their reliable products.

Conclusion

From my perspective, while the p-metric options of both tires are comparable, I strongly recommend the Falken Wildpeak AT3W for LT sizes. Its combination of durability, performance, and warranty coverage makes it a standout choice in this category.

I hope you found this article informative and helpful. Should you have any more questions or need additional insights, please feel free to leave a comment below. Safe travels, 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

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

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

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/

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!

Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT Review

Updated: November 11, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 6 Comments

Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT is Goodyear’s new generation on-road all-terrain tire. This tire is built for medium-duty 4WD trucks, pickups, and sport utility vehicles. Moreover, it’s an OEM tire of the Ford F150 which is one of the most popular vehicles in the USA. Even though its building intent is slightly different than tough all-terrain tires, it’s a perfect pick for those who want to combine an aggressive appearance with smooth highway driving.

	Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Best for	4WD owners who are mostly driving on the highway or city 4-season traction, an all-terrain tire that is capable of handling mild weekend off-roads, quiet and smooth ride
Category	All-Terrain Tire
Vehicle	Light Truck, SUV
Made In	USA
Warranty (P-metric)	N/A
Warranty (LT Sizes)	N/A
Available Sizes (Rim)	16”, 17”, 18”
Labels	M+S

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT has a decent wet and dry performance. Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT is one of the most coziest and quiet all-terrain tires in its category. It’s exceptionally fuel-efficient and surprisingly doing very well on snowy surfaces. On the other hand, it’s not capable of severe off-road driving.

Dry Performance

The dry performance of all-terrain tires can be evaluated under two different categories. The first one is dry traction which is easy peasy for all-terrain tires due to their high traction capability. Though, the second evaluation criteria handling can be a problem from time to time.

Dry Traction

The main duty of all-terrain tires is traction. Well, among the other conditions, dry traction is the easiest one.

Due to its hybrid(rib+lug) design, its dry traction capability is phenomenal. However, if you need maximum traction, this isn’t your tire. This tire is mainly built for highway performance and comfort. Therefore, its tread is narrower than the maximum traction all-terrain tires.

Note: Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT is a milder version of Goodyear TrailRunner A/T.

Steering Response

Steering response is affected by compound stiffness and tread design. So, in that case, firm compounds and less aggressive center section design work best.

Regarding Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT, it has a relatively soft compound due to increasing its traction capability. Well, that is a bad sign for a quick steering response. Though, its design is outstanding for decent steering response.

Due to its continuous center rib and narrow tread, it has a decent steering response.

Cornering Stability

In my point of view, cornering stability is where Wrangler Territory AT stays behind. As I mentioned earlier, this tire most focuses on comfort. Therefore, it has relatively softer and flexible sidewalls.

Due to its delicate sidewalls, its cornering stability isn’t solid as LT tires. However, it still has decent cornering stability for unloaded usage.

Wet Performance

The wet performance of all-terrain tires is always questionable. Well, this situation doesn’t cause by traction but by hydroplaning resistance. Due to their voided contact patch, all-terrain tires tend to aquaplane. Well, Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT is quite different than regular all-terrain tires. Let’s see how it performs on the wet grounds.

Wet Traction

Wet traction can be a problem for some all-terrain tires. Because of their voided pattern, all-terrain tires sometimes struggle to hold the surface completely. Well, this equation generally happens to the tires with a low-siping ratio.

Well, the situation is the opposite for Wrangler Territory AT. It has a narrow pattern and more importantly narrowed void area. When you combine these features with a highly-siped rubber and soft compound, there is no way that you can get bad wet traction.

Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT has a decent wet traction capability.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning is the enemy of all-terrain tires. In that case, water evacuation capability and the fulfilled contact patch are the game-changer.

Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT ensures both of them. It has extremely fulfilled tread and 4 circumferential grooves that improve the water evacuation capability significantly. Well, those features make it a trustworthy tire for wet driving.

Winter Performance

Winter performance is the weakest point of this tire. In that case, its narrow and shallow tread cause traction issues. However, to be fairer, I’m going to evaluate its winter performance under three different conditions.

The first one is the light snow. I mean a few inches of snow. Such snow like this generally doesn’t decrease the performance of all-terrain tires. However, Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT has a minor problem out here. For the bowless roads, it’s decent. However, with a bit of incline, you must drive in 4WD.

Secondly deep snow. Well, its tread depth is really low for all-terrain tires. Therefore, it’s not capable of loose grounds like snow.

And then lastly, icy surfaces. In that case, its fulfilled contact patch works perfectly. Moreover, it has fluffy and soft compounds that grip the ice with ease. So, the tire can handle the ice better than all-terrain tires.

Note: Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT doesn’t mark with 3PMSF(what it is?). Therefore, its winter capability decreases with the air temperature. I recommend giving them a little try before using them in freezing conditions.

Ride Quality

Ride quality is the main focus of this tire. To achieve this goal, Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT has an elegant sidewall structure.

So, when you combine these sidewalls with narrow tread and low tread depth, the riding quality is significantly increasing.

Wrangler Territory AT offers a highly smooth ride. I strongly recommend it!

Road Noise

Road noise is related to center section design more than any other feature. So, this tire has a continuous center rib. In fact, it has more rib design than lug design.

Due to its narrow void area and solid center section, Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT provide a deaf ride.

Tread Life

The tread life of this tire is a bit tricky. It has 560 UTQG which is almost 20% higher than Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac.

However, its tread depth is 10/32”. So, maybe it’ll not wear so quickly but its consumable rubber piece is limited. Yet, its rib-type design increases its even wearing(uneven wearing types) capability and that makes it a decent tire regarding tread life.

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/

Fuel Efficiency

Okay, guys, this section is crucial because I’m going to talk assertively.

I don’t think that you can find a more fuel-efficient all-terrain tire than Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT.

Due to its narrow and shallow tread and lightweight, this tire is extremely fuel-efficient. Highly recommend it if this is your priority.

Off-Road Performance

Off-road performance is a decision point for most light truck users. So, if you’re one of them, especially a severe off-road lover, I recommend you to stop reading and move on to this article –> https://tireterrain.com/falken-wildpeak-at-trail-review/

For the mild off-road users, let’s continue!

So, Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT has strengths and weaknesses regarding off-road type. Still, I recommend not expecting too much.

Gravel

Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT has okay gravel performance. Its design is similar to highway terrain tire which is highly capable of gravel driving. Though worth reminding, you must protect these slim sidewalls from sharp rocks.

Mud

This section is completely the same as the winter performance.

It has okay performance for a couple of inches after that it becomes dangerous.

Rock Crawling

Let me know if you can stand for more than 15 minutes. This tire isn’t good for rock crawling.

Sand

Folks, these tires perform perfectly on the sand. I know it has a narrow tread for decent sand driving. However, its fulfilled pattern has relatively low traction capability which is perfect for sand drivers.

This tire is a lottery for sand drivers. I strongly recommend it!

Conclusion

Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner AT is a specific tire. It’s not going to perform perfectly for most of you. Yet, if you ensure the below points. It might make you feel like you make a draft pick stealing!

	Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Best for	4WD owners who are mostly driving on the highway or city 4-season traction, an all-terrain tire that is capable of handling mild weekend off-roads, quiet and smooth ride
Category	All-Terrain Tire
Vehicle	Light Truck, SUV
Made In	USA
Warranty (P-metric)	N/A
Warranty (LT Sizes)	N/A
Available Sizes (Rim)	16”, 17”, 18”
Labels	M+S

Take It!	Leave It!
For a cozy ride	Off-road is your priority
For a deaf ride	Winter performance is what you need
Treasure for sand drivers!	Towing!
Fuel efficiency is must for you!

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 Assurance All-Season Review

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

As the name states, Goodyear Assurance All-Season is a Goodyear’s all-season tire. Assurance All-Season can be used on family sedans and minivans. Worth reminding, it doesn’t conform with SUVs, crossovers, and sport utility vehicles. Even so, its price level takes its place at the bottom of the line, its performance kinda matches its price. Let’s dig into it and see its pros and cons!

	Goodyear Assurance All-Season
Best for	Dry and squishy regions, if you’re looking for an affordable all-season tire
Test Report	vs Altimax RT43 & Champion Fuel Fighter
Snow Traction/Handling Video	Go to Video
Category	Passenger All-Season
Vehicle	Sedans, coupes, minivans
Weight	15 – 30 lbs
Made In	USA
Warranty	65,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Labels	M+S

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Goodyear Assurance All-Season has decent traction on wet and dry grounds. This tire provides reliable handling for non-aggressive drivers. It doesn’t last as long as premium touring tires. Yet, Goodyear Assurance All-Season is superior among its competitors. Goodyear also offers 65,000 miles treadwear warranty which can enlighten you about its working life. However, this tire isn’t a good selection for winter driving. Moreover, it’s neither quiet nor vocal. Yet, it’s acceptable for this price level.

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 most all-season tires are being successful. However, this equation is valid for touring tires. Since the Goodyear Assurance All-Season is a passenger all-season tire, its targeted performance metrics are lower than touring tires.

Unlike touring tires, passenger tires have relatively frail internal structures that might cause handling issues from time to time. Therefore, I’ll particularly evaluate this characteristic. The other evaluation criteria will be dry traction. Even though the effect of internal structure doesn’t make a huge impact in that case, when it’s combined with a badly optimized compound, it might become a big issue on all-season passenger tires.

Dry Traction

All right, I know most of you read the bad reviews about this tire. Yet, I can confidently say that most of these comments are because of the wrong tire selection. If you’ll use passenger tires on the SUV or CUV, you’ll most probably experience spinning or handling issues. That’s the base of these low ratings.

Return to the subject, Goodyear Assurance All-Season has decent dry traction capability. Due to its relatively soft compound and well-notched rubber, this tire can handle dry tarmac with ease. Since it’s an all-season tire, its building features are exceedingly cover dry traction needs.

Handling

Handling is mostly related to the internal structure and sidewall durability. Well, this point is where budget-friendly tires fail.

Let’s evaluate its internal structure. Touring tires are generally built with single-ply polyester casing. In our case, Goodyear Assurance All-Season doesn’t have this extra element. So, this feature makes it hard to keep its shape at high velocity. Hence, it causes a lack of cornering stability.

However, its symmetrical pattern and in my point of view, a well-designed tread pattern decrease the steering response time of Assurance All-Season. For this reason, this tire has a decent response time.

As a result, if you’re an aggressive driver or high speed lover, I don’t recommend this tire. However, if you’re a regular inner-city driver, Goodyear Assurance All-Season will provide you with everything you need regarding handling.

Wet Performance

Wet performance should be evaluated under two different categories. Wet traction which is highly related to starting,stopping and accelerating. And secondly, hydroplaning resistance which is your life saver at high velocity.

Wet Traction

Goodyear Assurance All-Season is a decent pick regarding wet traction. Two reasons lie behind this claim.

First of all, this tire has a fluffy all-season compound. Even though this feature isn’t good for some other sections, it’s highly efficient for wet traction.

Secondly, highly notched-rubber. These notches are also called sipes. The main duty of these sipes is to exceed biting edges. The amount of biting edges generally aligns with the tires’ traction ability. Moreover, Goodyear Assurance All-Season’s sipes are going full-depth which is very important for the continuousness of wet traction.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is basically the water evacuation capability of the tires. If the tire holds too much water inside of the tread at high speeds, it might lose contact with the ground which we call hydroplaning. So, to avoid this situation, the tread should throw the water out.

In that case, circumferential grooves and open shoulders do most of the job. Well, Goodyear Assurance All-Season provides both of them. While circumferential grooves evacuate most water inside the tread, open shoulder blocks clean the table and finish the job.

Goodyear Assurance All-Season has decent hydroplaning resistance. It’s a good choice for pouring rain.

Winter Performance

Contrary to popular belief, all-season tires are built to perform for 3-seasons + light snow. In fact, a compound of all-season tires can properly perform above 7 Celcius degrees. So, expecting a perfect performance in winter is a bit utopic. Therefore, I’m going to limit this section only to light snow assessment.

Regarding light snow,

Goodyear Assurance All-Season has a decent light-snow performance. Light snow performance is similar to wet traction. The only other thing to put into consideration is self cleaning capability. While its sipes increase the biting edges and improve the traction, at the same time, its sectional center ribs help it to keep the pattern clean.

Regarding icy grounds and deep snow,

Goodyear Assurance All-Season isn’t capable to handle either of them. Its compound tends to freeze. Hence, it’s losing its grip ability below 7 Celcius degrees (at or below 40º F). Stay away from this tire in severe winter conditions.

Comfort and Road Noise

Comfort and road noise are related to each other. However, while a smooth ride states wheeling without vibration and avoiding the firm feeling on the bumps; road noise is part of comfort but not completely related to the same technical features.

In our case, neither of them is the expertise of Goodyear Assurance All-Season.

Riding comfort is mostly related to an internal structure and the rest is handled by a tread pattern. So, the lack of polyester casing will definitely decrease your riding comfort. Moreover, when you combine this feature with sectional center ribs and highly robust shoulders to increase traction, there is no way you can get a cozy tire.

On the other hand, road noise reduction is kinda similar but mostly related to tread patterns. Goodyear prefers an aggressive pattern design for this tire. Well, that’s the baseline of its decent traction capability. However, this feature has a huge impact on road noise and makes this tire highly vocal on the road.

Goodyear Assurance All-Season is a neither cozy nor quiet tire. Yet, I think that’s what you can get maximum for decent traction on this price level.

Fuel Efficiency

Tires have an impact on fuel consumption. Even though the effect is changing by around 4-7%, if you’re an Uber or taxi driver, that means a lot.

Fuel efficiency is directly related to rolling resistance. Rolling resistance is the energy that your vehicle needs to send to your tires to maintain movement at a consistent speed over a surface. This feature is affected by a couple of things.

Tread Pattern: Think about off-road tires. These tires consume way much more fuel than passenger tires. So, aggressive design(generally lug-type) always consumes more fuel. Since passenger tires have a delicate design, the tread pattern isn’t one of our evaluation criteria.
Weight: When weight is higher, tires need more energy to move. So, weight decreases fuel efficiency. Goodyear Assurance All-Season is a lightweight tire.
Compound: Harder compounds can rotate more easily on the surface. In our case, Assurance All-Season fails.

I can’t say this tire will decrease your MPG. Yet, it’ll not hurt your budget. Let’s say it has an average fuel consumption.

Tread Life

The life span of this tire is tricky. Due to its fluffy compound, it can wear quickly during aggressive driving.

However, Goodyear Assurance All-Season doesn’t tend to wear unevenly. Hence, its tread lasts longer than most dirt-cheap tires.

If you fulfill the conditions, I can confidently say that you’ll get at least average tread life(50,000-70,000miles).

Note: I don’t recommend this tire for sports vehicles, CUVs and SUVs.

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 offer 65,000 miles wear life warranty for Assurance All-Season. However, this offer is valid for 6 years.

Warranty Document: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/GY0419.pdf

Sizes

14”	15”	16”	17”	18”	19”	20”
185/65R14	175/65R15	185/55R16	205/50R17	225/45R18	225/55R19	245/50R20
185/70R14	185/60R15	195/50R16	215/45R17	225/55R18	235/55R19	255/50R20
195/70R14	185/65R15	195/55R16	215/50R17	225/60R18	245/55R19
	195/60R15	205/50R16	215/55R17	235/45R18
	195/65R15	205/55R16	215/60R17	235/50R18
	205/60R15	205/60R16	215/65R17	235/55R18
	205/65R15	205/65R16	225/45R17	235/60R18
	205/70R15	215/55R16	225/50R17	235/65R18
	205/75R15	215/60R16	225/55R17	245/45R18
	215/65R15	215/65R16	225/60R17	245/60R18
	215/70R15	215/70R16	225/65R17
	215/75R15	225/55R16	235/55R17
		225/60R16	235/60R17
		225/65R16	235/65R17
		225/70R16
		235/60R16
		235/65R16
		235/70R16

Conclusion

Goodyear Assurance All-Season is a reliable all-season tire. The below table will help you regarding what you expect or not from this tire.

	Goodyear Assurance All-Season
Best for	Dry and squishy regions, if you’re looking for an affordable all-season tire
Test Report	vs Altimax RT43 & Champion Fuel Fighter
Snow Traction/Handling Video	Go to Video
Category	Passenger All-Season
Vehicle	Sedans, coupes, minivans
Weight	15 – 30 lbs
Made In	USA
Warranty	65,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Labels	M+S

I hope the article was helpful. If you’ll have any further questions, please leave them in the below section.

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife Review

Updated: July 29, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 2 Comments

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife is a standard all-season touring tire. As the name suggests, the key feature of this tire is tread life. Moreover, it’s also an elegant option for conserving fuel. You can use this tire on your sedans, minivans, crossovers, and coupes. Let’s dig into it and detailly analyze its performance!

	Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
Best for	3-season traction (light snow included), longevity, responsiveness and comfort
Test Report	vs Defender2 & PureContact Tour (July 18, 2022)
Category	Touring All-Season
Vehicle	Crossover, sedans, coupes
Weight	20 – 36 lbs
Made In	USA
Warranty	85,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Labels	M+S

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife is a long-lasting and fuel-efficient tire. While offering these two key features, it also provides solid wet and dry traction. Besides that, Goodyear Assurance MaxLife offers an exceedingly cozy riding experience. However, its winter performance is only limited to light snow. Even so, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife is a slightly more vocal tire than its competitors. The difference is fractional and covered by its long-lasting rubber.

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 can be defined under two different dimensions. Dry traction and handling. Since traction is the main property of all-season tires, it’s not an issue for most of them. However, manufacturers sometimes prefer to use relatively lightweight internal structures due to increasing fuel efficiency. These kinds of designs sometimes cause a lack of handling. These metrics will be my evaluation points for this section.

Dry Traction

Since Goodyear focuses on tread life on this tire, they should use a relatively stiff compound to decrease wearing. Yet, stiff compounds sometimes induce gripping issues. No worries, Goodyear put this truth into consideration.

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a highly notched pattern that enables gripping and traction.

Dry traction isn’t an issue for Assurance Maxlife. It has alpha plus dry traction.

Handling

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a symmetrical pattern which helps to improve its handling. Moreover, this tire has a continuous and solid center rib. Unlike the outer ribs, this rib has fewer notches. That’s the key to its massive handling.

A one-ply, polyamide reinforcement that covers all the tire work as a shell. So, this tire can preserve its shape even while cornering at high-speed. Though worth reminding, this isn’t a performance tire. If you won’t pay attention to speed rating, you’ll have handling problems with your sports car.

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife will provide decent handling as long as you pick the right size and index for your car.

Wet Performance

Wet performance is another must for all-season tires. They generally don’t have any issue with wet. However, you should evaluate wet performance under two different dimensions. High speed and low speed.

High-speed wet performance is strongly related to hydroplaning resistance. On the other hand, low-speed wet performance is related to traction. This traction capability affect starting, stopping and accelerating.

Wet Traction

Wet traction is affected by compound stiffness and siping density.

As I’ve mentioned before, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a relatively firm compound. However, that doesn’t mean it has a lack of stickiness. This tire has an A-rated wet index which is proof of its stickiness. Moreover, its exceedingly notched rubber has tons of biting edges. These edges help it to grip wet surfaces from different locations.

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife(product page) has an alpha plus wet traction.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is basically the water evacuation capability of tires. In that case, a couple of characteristics are a must.

First and most importantly, circumferential grooves. These grooves are built to throw the water out of the tire patches. In that case, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a very satisfying design. It has 4 circumferential grooves that help it to evacuate water with ease.

Secondly, open shoulders. In that case, it’s not perfect. Assurance Maxlife has semi-open shoulders which is enough for daily driving. However, if you’re a very aggressive driver, these semi-open shoulders might not be enough for you.

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a decent hydroplaning resistance for daily driving.

Winter Performance

Winter capability of all-season tires is tricky. Even though manufacturers say these tires can perform in winter conditions, in fact, all-season tires’ rubbers can’t perform properly under 7 Celsius degrees. The compound tends to get firmer and that decreases compounds’ gripping capability.

Regarding Goodyear Assurance Maxlife, its winter performance is limited to light snow. This part is important because that means under 0 Celcius degrees when the surface gets icy, you better don’t use these tires.

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a decent light snow performance. However, deep snow and ice aren’t its expertise.

Tread Life

Be ready, it starts shinning! Tread life is the center of Goodyear’s marketing strategy for this product.

Goodyear uses a relatively firm compound to reach long-lasting rubber. This tires’ UTQG is 840. That means this tire lasts 8.4 times better than the comparison tire. Though worth reminding, comparison tires are generally rubbish. However, Michelin Defender T+H also has 840 UTQG, and believe me, Michelin has unique tread life.

Another good point is Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a visual indicator that shows the remaining tread depth. You can easily monitor your remaining tread depth via this indicator.

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/

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has massive tread life. It’s one of the best in its category.

You can also check TireRack’s test report via this link –> https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=236

Comfort and Road Noise

Comfort and road noise have so much in common. However, while comfort is equally related to compound and internal structure, road noise is mostly related to compound and pattern design.

Regarding road-noise, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife is a decent tire. In that case, semi-open shoulders and air-flow breakers into the grooves make most of the work. However, it has a bit firm compound. That feature fends it off from perfection. I can say it’s 8.5 out of 10.

On the other hand, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife is an exceedingly smooth tire. Its continuous center rib creates a huge advantage. Moreover, its single-ply polyester casing increases its flexibility, and that feature absorbs most of the force while going through the bumps.

Warranty

Goodyear offers 85,000 miles treadwear warranty for this product.

If you’d like to check the warranty document –> https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/GY0419.pdf

Sizes

15”	16”	17”	18”	19”	20”
195/65R15	205/55R16(91H)	205/50R17	P 215/55R18	225/55R19	235/55R20
	205/60R16(92V)	215/45R17	225/45R18	235/40R19	245/50R20
	205/65R16	215/50R17(XL)	225/55R18	235/45R19	255/50R20
	215/55R16	215/55R17	225/60R18	235/50R19	255/55R20
	215/60R16	215/60R17	235/40R18	235/55R19
	215/70R16	P 215/65R17	235/45R18	245/55R19
	225/60R16	225/45R17	235/50R18	P 255/60R19
		225/50R17	235/60R18
		225/55R17	235/65R18(106V)
		225/60R17	235/65R18(106H)
		225/65R17	245/60R18
		235/45R17	265/60R18
		235/50R17
		235/55R17
		235/60R17
		235/65R17

Conclusion

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife does justice to its name. It has a pretty impressive tread life and promises better fuel consumption. Though worth reminding, this isn’t a performance tire. It’s not a good option for an aggressive driving style.

	Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
Best for	3-season traction (light snow included), longevity, responsiveness and comfort
Test Report	vs Defender2 & PureContact Tour (July 18, 2022)
Category	Touring All-Season
Vehicle	Crossover, sedans, coupes
Weight	20 – 36 lbs
Made In	USA
Warranty	85,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Labels	M+S

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Table of Contents

Tread Appearance

Noise Level

Tread Depth and Weight

Cornering & Steering

Wet Traction

Winter Performance

Tread Life

Warranty

Off-Road Performance

Value for Money

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

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry Traction

Steering Response

Cornering Stability

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Ride Quality

Road Noise

Tread Life

Fuel Efficiency

Off-Road Performance

Gravel

Mud

Rock Crawling

Sand

Conclusion

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry Traction

Handling

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Comfort and Road Noise

Fuel Efficiency

Tread Life

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

Comfort and Road Noise

Warranty

Sizes

Conclusion