93
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
94/100
89 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax vs Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive if noise matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Discoverer EnduraMax leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer EnduraMax | Assurance ComfortDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | 100 |
| America's Tire owners | 96 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Discoverer EnduraMax leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer EnduraMax | Assurance ComfortDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | 100 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Discoverer EnduraMax leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer EnduraMax | Assurance ComfortDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Discoverer EnduraMax leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer EnduraMax | Assurance ComfortDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | 80 |
| America's Tire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Assurance ComfortDrive leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer EnduraMax | Assurance ComfortDrive |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | 80 |
| America's Tire owners | 91 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Discoverer EnduraMax leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer EnduraMax | Assurance ComfortDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 100 |
| America's Tire owners | 90 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Discoverer EnduraMax leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer EnduraMax | Assurance ComfortDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 78 |
| America's Tire owners | 95 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax | Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 93 | 83 |
| Dry | 96 | 77 |
| Wet | 94 | 77 |
| Snow | 95 | 89 |
| Comfort | 95 | 79 |
| Noise | 91 | 100 |
| Treadwear | 90 | 83 |
| Handling | 95 | 78 |
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Headline score
93
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive is generally regarded as a high-performing all-season tire that excels in wet weather traction and provides a refined, quiet ride. While most users praise its comfort and handling capabilities, a minority of owners find the ride quality inconsistent, noting that it can transmit more road texture than expected for a tire marketed as a comfort-focused product.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Quiet and smooth ride quality on most road surfaces
- Responsive steering and confident handling characteristics
- Strong performance in both dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Inconsistent ride comfort, with some users reporting sensitivity to road imperfections
- Light on-center steering feel requiring occasional corrections
- Perceived lack of 'luxury' comfort compared to premium competitors like Michelin
- Some reports of a stiff or 'jumping' ride quality
Observations
- Users on mid-size SUVs like the Nissan Murano noted excellent overall performance but highlighted a need for minor steering corrections due to a light on-center feel.
- Drivers of sedans like the Honda Accord reported a significant improvement in cabin noise levels, noting that the tire effectively masks road noise.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax | B · Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 26 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 640 A A | 700 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Serrated Black Lettering - Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | 42 - 50 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
93
/ 100
Cooper
83
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax scores 96 vs 77 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax scores 94 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax scores 95 vs 78 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax scores 95 vs 79 on comfort.
Tire A · Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.