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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Cooper Sport AS 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.

Tire A Cooper

Cooper Sport AS

All Season High Performance tires

Cooper Sport AS tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
1 owner review
Dry
90
Wet
90
Snow
–
Comfort
90
Noise
–
Treadwear
90
Handling
90

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
VerdictWinner: Cooper Sport AS — 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) Assurance All-Season leads by 2
A — Cooper Sport AS
90
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
92
Why this score
SourceSport ASAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners 90 80
SimpleTire owners – 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Sport AS leads by 3
A — Cooper Sport AS
90
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
87
Why this score
SourceSport ASAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 71
Tyre Reviews owners 90 75
SimpleTire owners – 88

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Sport AS
–
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
73
Why this score
SourceSport ASAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 59
Tyre Reviews owners – 30
SimpleTire owners – 75

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Sport AS
90
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
90
Why this score
SourceSport ASAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 74
Tyre Reviews owners 90 85
SimpleTire owners – 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Sport AS
–
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
89
Why this score
SourceSport ASAssurance All-Season
SimpleTire owners – 89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Sport AS leads by 6
A — Cooper Sport AS
90
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
84
Why this score
SourceSport ASAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 69
Tyre Reviews owners 90 20
SimpleTire owners – 87

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Sport AS leads by 25
A — Cooper Sport AS
90
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
65
Why this score
SourceSport ASAssurance All-Season
Tyre Reviews owners 90 65

Scores at a glance

Cooper Sport AS vs Goodyear Assurance All-Season: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Sport ASGoodyear Assurance All-Season
Relative Score 90 84
Dry 90 92
Wet 90 87
Snow – 73
Comfort 90 90
Noise – 89
Treadwear 90 84
Handling 90 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 Sport AS

The Cooper Sport AS is highly regarded by users for its exceptional noise suppression and balanced performance. It delivers a refined driving experience with strong traction capabilities in both wet and dry conditions.

Pros

  • Outstanding reduction in road noise
  • Excellent grip in dry conditions
  • Reliable traction in wet weather
  • High overall comfort levels

Observations

  • Users noted a significant improvement in cabin quietness when transitioning from premium competitors like Michelin.
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 Sport AS B · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
CategoryAll Season High Performance tires—
Vehicle typePassenger 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?

Cooper

Goodyear

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

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Cooper Sport AS scores 90 vs 65 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Cooper Sport AS scores 90 vs 84 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Cooper Sport AS scores 90 vs 87 on wet.

Tire A · Cooper Sport AS
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.