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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical 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.

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VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better noise, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical if handling 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) Assurance All-Season leads by 19
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
73
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
92
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 5000 SymmetricalAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners 72 82
Tyre Reviews owners – 80
SimpleTire owners – 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 28
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
59
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
87
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 5000 SymmetricalAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners 58 71
Tyre Reviews owners – 75
SimpleTire owners – 88

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 34
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
39
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
73
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 5000 SymmetricalAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners 39 59
Tyre Reviews owners – 30
SimpleTire owners – 75

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 38
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
52
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
90
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 5000 SymmetricalAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners 53 74
Tyre Reviews owners – 85
SimpleTire owners – 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 42
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
47
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
89
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 5000 SymmetricalAssurance All-Season
SimpleTire owners – 89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 36
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
48
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
84
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 5000 SymmetricalAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners 51 69
Tyre Reviews owners – 20
SimpleTire owners – 87

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical leads by 8
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
73
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
65
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 5000 SymmetricalAssurance All-Season
Tyre Reviews owners – 65

Scores at a glance

Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical vs Goodyear Assurance All-Season: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop SP Sport 5000 SymmetricalGoodyear Assurance All-Season
Relative Score 55 83
Dry 73 92
Wet 59 87
Snow 39 73
Comfort 52 90
Noise 47 89
Treadwear 48 84
Handling 73 65

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

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 · Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical B · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
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?

Dunlop

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better noise, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 89 vs 47 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 90 vs 52 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 84 vs 48 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 73 vs 39 on snow.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
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.