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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 vs Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — Compared (September 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.

Tire A Dunlop

Dunlop Grandtrek ST30

All Season Premium Touring tires

Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
26 owner reviews
Dry
82
Wet
71
Snow
61
Comfort
71
Noise
68
Treadwear
68
Handling
68

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

All Season Premium Touring tires

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady tread pattern
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
96/100
145 owner reviews
Dry
78
Wet
88
Snow
77
Comfort
95
Noise
92
Treadwear
91
Handling
95

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — better handling, comfort and noise. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 if dry 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek ST30 leads by 4
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
82
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
78
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST30Assurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 66
Tire Rack owners 78 –
Tyre Reviews owners 84 77
SimpleTire owners 72 84

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 17
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
71
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
88
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST30Assurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 83
Tire Rack owners 77 –
Tyre Reviews owners 71 80
SimpleTire owners 72 86

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 16
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
61
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
77
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST30Assurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 77
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 60 –
SimpleTire owners 60 85

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 24
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
71
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
95
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST30Assurance WeatherReady
Tire Rack owners 70 –
Tyre Reviews owners 71 73
SimpleTire owners 72 82

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 24
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
68
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
92
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST30Assurance WeatherReady
SimpleTire owners 68 82

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 23
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
68
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
91
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST30Assurance WeatherReady
Tire Rack owners 76 –
Tyre Reviews owners 70 80
SimpleTire owners 60 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 27
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
68
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
95
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST30Assurance WeatherReady
Tyre Reviews owners 68 70

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 vs Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Grandtrek ST30Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Relative Score 70 88
Dry 82 78
Wet 71 88
Snow 61 77
Comfort 71 95
Noise 68 92
Treadwear 68 91
Handling 68 95

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dunlop Grandtrek ST30

The Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 receives highly polarized feedback, often serving as polarizing original equipment on popular SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. While some users praise its dry-road stability, longevity, and value, a significant portion of owners report dissatisfaction regarding wet-weather confidence, excessive road noise, and inconsistent tread wear.

Pros

  • Strong dry-pavement grip and straight-line stability
  • Competitive price point and value for money
  • High mileage potential for some drivers
  • Capable performance on light unpaved or rural roads

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather performance and susceptibility to aquaplaning
  • High levels of road noise on various surfaces
  • Inconsistent tread life, with reports of rapid wear
  • Lack of confidence in winter conditions, including snow and ice

Observations

  • Users of AWD vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 report highly variable experiences, ranging from excellent longevity to premature wear and poor wet-traction handling.
  • The tire is frequently criticized for its lack of winter capability, with many owners noting it is unsuitable for anything beyond light, dry conditions.
Tire B Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

The Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady is widely regarded as a highly capable all-weather tire that excels in adverse conditions, particularly snow and heavy rain. Most users report a significant improvement in confidence and traction over OEM tires, though this performance comes with a slight trade-off in fuel efficiency and occasional reports of increased road noise.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and handling in wet, slushy, and snowy conditions.
  • High level of driver confidence and vehicle stability.
  • Smooth and quiet ride quality on dry pavement.
  • Strong performance as a versatile, year-round solution for varied climates.

Cons

  • Noticeable reduction in fuel economy (typically 1-2 MPG).
  • Reports of increased road noise or a 'hum' at certain speeds.
  • Some users report faster-than-expected tread wear.
  • Higher price point compared to standard all-season alternatives.

Observations

  • Drivers of hybrid vehicles, such as the Honda Accord Hybrid, noted a more pronounced awareness of road noise, likely due to the quiet nature of the electric powertrain.
  • Users with AWD SUVs and crossovers consistently praised the tire's ability to handle deep snow and heavy rain, often citing it as a major upgrade over stock tires.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available234
Rim diameters17″ – 18″15″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″10 - 11/32″
UTQG360 A A700 A A
Treadwear warranty—60,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band
Max pressure51 psi50 - 51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — better handling, comfort and noise. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 68 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 71 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 92 vs 68 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 91 vs 68 on treadwear.

Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

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.