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.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Evolution Tour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 85 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
| Source | Evolution Tour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 30 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
| America's Tire owners | 90 | – |
| Source | Evolution Tour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
| Source | Evolution Tour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
| America's Tire owners | 91 | – |
| Source | Evolution Tour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| America's Tire owners | 89 | – |
| Source | Evolution Tour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| America's Tire owners | 89 | – |
| Source | Evolution Tour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 48 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
| Category | Cooper Evolution Tour | Goodyear Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 91 | 65 |
| Dry | 94 | 79 |
| Wet | 90 | 42 |
| Snow | – | 74 |
| Comfort | 91 | 71 |
| Noise | 89 | – |
| Treadwear | 89 | 85 |
| Handling | 93 | 48 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Cooper Evolution Tour is widely regarded as a high-value, all-season tire that offers a smooth, comfortable ride and reliable wet-weather performance at an accessible price point. While many users praise its quality and comfort, a notable segment of the user base reports concerns regarding tread life falling short of manufacturer expectations.
The Goodyear Assurance MaxLife is widely regarded as a high-longevity tire that excels in daily commuting and highway driving, though it sacrifices performance in wet conditions. While users appreciate the exceptional tread life and quiet ride, the consensus indicates significant concerns regarding traction in rain and standing water.
| Attribute | A · Cooper Evolution Tour | B · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Premium Touring Summer tire |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 46 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 11 - 13/32″ |
| UTQG | 580 - 600 A A - B | 820 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 85,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Cooper
Goodyear
Winner: Cooper Evolution Tour — better wet, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Cooper Evolution Tour scores 90 vs 42 on wet.
Cooper Evolution Tour scores 93 vs 48 on handling.
Cooper Evolution Tour scores 91 vs 71 on comfort.
Cooper Evolution Tour scores 94 vs 79 on dry.
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.
