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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Cooper Evolution Tour 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.

Cooper Evolution Tour tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
361 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
90
Snow
–
Comfort
91
Noise
89
Treadwear
89
Handling
93

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VS
VerdictWinner: Cooper Evolution Tour — better handling, treadwear and wet. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 2
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
94
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
92
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners – 80
SimpleTire owners – 93
America's Tire owners 94 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 3
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
90
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
87
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 71
Tyre Reviews owners – 75
SimpleTire owners – 88
America's Tire owners 90 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
–
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
73
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 59
Tyre Reviews owners – 30
SimpleTire owners – 75

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 1
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
91
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
90
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 74
Tyre Reviews owners – 85
SimpleTire owners – 91
America's Tire owners 91 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
89
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
89
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAssurance All-Season
SimpleTire owners – 89
America's Tire owners 89 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 5
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
89
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
84
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 69
Tyre Reviews owners – 20
SimpleTire owners – 87
America's Tire owners 89 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 28
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
93
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
65
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourAssurance All-Season
Tyre Reviews owners – 65
America's Tire owners 93 –

Scores at a glance

Cooper Evolution Tour vs Goodyear Assurance All-Season: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Evolution TourGoodyear Assurance All-Season
Relative Score 91 85
Dry 94 92
Wet 90 87
Snow – 73
Comfort 91 90
Noise 89 89
Treadwear 89 84
Handling 93 65

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Tire A

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.

Tire A Cooper Evolution Tour

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.

Pros

  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
  • Strong wet-weather traction and water displacement
  • Quiet operation for most driving conditions
  • Positive brand reputation for being a U.S.-based manufacturer

Cons

  • Tread life often fails to meet mileage warranty expectations
  • Inconsistent noise levels reported by some users
  • Potential for premature wear compared to premium competitors like Michelin
  • Occasional quality control issues (e.g., air bubbles)

Observations

  • Rideshare drivers report high satisfaction with the tire's comfort and noise levels for passenger transport.
  • Users transitioning from factory-installed premium tires (specifically Michelin) often note a comparable or superior ride quality, though some remain skeptical about long-term durability.
Tire B Goodyear Assurance All-Season

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 · Cooper Evolution Tour B · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
Sizes available—51
Rim diameters—14″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″9/32″
UTQG580 - 600 A A - B600 A B
Treadwear warranty—65,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side WallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper

Goodyear

Winner: Cooper Evolution Tour — better handling, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 93 vs 65 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 89 vs 84 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 90 vs 87 on wet.

Tire A · Cooper Evolution Tour
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance All-Season

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.