52
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
54/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter vs Goodyear Assurance All-Season — 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
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
48 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better treadwear, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Assurance All-Season leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | Champion Fuel Fighter | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Assurance All-Season leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Champion Fuel Fighter | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Champion Fuel Fighter | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 59 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 30 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 75 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Assurance All-Season leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Champion Fuel Fighter | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 74 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Champion Fuel Fighter | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Assurance All-Season leads by 64
Why this score
| Source | Champion Fuel Fighter | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | 20 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Assurance All-Season leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Champion Fuel Fighter | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 65 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter | Goodyear Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 52 | 84 |
| Dry | 60 | 92 |
| Wet | 70 | 87 |
| Snow | – | 73 |
| Comfort | 60 | 90 |
| Noise | – | 89 |
| Treadwear | 20 | 84 |
| Handling | 60 | 65 |
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Headline score
52
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter is viewed as a competent, mid-range touring tire that provides adequate dry and wet traction for daily commuting. However, user consensus highlights significant disappointment regarding tread longevity and ride comfort compared to original equipment alternatives.
Pros
- Reliable dry and wet weather traction
- Acceptable noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels
- Suitable for daily commuting and standard touring applications
Cons
- Premature tread wear and poor overall longevity
- Inferior ride comfort compared to original equipment tires
- Lower than expected value proposition due to replacement frequency
Observations
- Users operating these tires on small SUVs reported that while handling was sufficient, the tire failed to meet the comfort standards set by OE-fitted tires.
The Goodyear Assurance All Season is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, comfortable, and quiet tire suitable for daily commuting in moderate climates. While many users report excellent longevity and value, a notable segment of the user base experiences significant premature tread wear and subpar performance in heavy snow or icy conditions.
Pros
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Excellent value for the price point
- Reliable dry and wet weather traction for non-aggressive drivers
- Strong tread life for many users, with some reporting over 60,000 miles
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with reports of premature wear well before the warranty limit
- Poor performance in winter conditions, specifically on ice and deep snow
- Occasional reports of vibration and balance issues immediately after installation
- Reduced traction during heavy rain compared to premium alternatives
Observations
- Users on mid-size SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V generally report high satisfaction regarding ride quality and noise levels.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those in mountainous, snowy regions report that the tire struggles to maintain grip, suggesting it is better suited for flat, temperate environments.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter | B · Goodyear Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 51 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 600 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
52
/ 100
Firestone
84
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better treadwear, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 84 vs 20 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 92 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 90 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 87 vs 70 on wet.
Tire A · Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
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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.