83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
48 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Hankook Winter i*cept evo — 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
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
28 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better dry, comfort and wet. Pick the Hankook Winter i*cept evo if snow and handling matter 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
Score (0–100)
Assurance All-Season leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Winter i*cept evo |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Assurance All-Season leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Winter i*cept evo |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Winter i*cept evo leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Winter i*cept evo |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 59 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | 75 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Assurance All-Season leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Winter i*cept evo |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Winter i*cept evo |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Assurance All-Season leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Winter i*cept evo |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 69 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winter i*cept evo leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Winter i*cept evo |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 72 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance All-Season | Hankook Winter i*cept evo |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 81 |
| Dry | 92 | 80 |
| Wet | 87 | 79 |
| Snow | 73 | 100 |
| Comfort | 90 | 79 |
| Noise | 89 | – |
| Treadwear | 84 | 80 |
| Handling | 65 | 72 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Hankook Winter i cept evo is a polarizing winter tire that receives high praise for its exceptional snow and ice traction, particularly on heavier or AWD vehicles. However, user experiences regarding wet-weather grip and high-speed stability are inconsistent, with some drivers reporting significant issues with wheelspin and braking confidence in damp or wet conditions.
Pros
- Outstanding traction and confidence in deep snow and on icy inclines
- Excellent value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
- Strong resistance to aquaplaning in heavy rain
- Good tread wear longevity for many users
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip leading to reports of wheelspin and ABS activation
- Lack of high-speed stability and precision on certain vehicle chassis
- Increased noise levels and reduced comfort compared to summer tires
- Performance degradation in warmer temperatures (squirmy handling)
Observations
- AWD and heavier vehicles (e.g., VW Touareg, Land Rover Discovery) report superior snow performance, often outperforming expectations.
- Users with high-torque FWD or RWD vehicles (e.g., BMW 1-series, tuned hatchbacks) frequently report issues with wheelspin and lack of wet-weather traction.
- Downsizing wheel diameter (e.g., moving from 17-inch to 16-inch) was noted to significantly improve snow and ice performance on some vehicles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season | B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Ultra High Performance Winter tire |
| 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?
83
/ 100
Goodyear
81
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better dry, comfort and wet. Pick the Hankook Winter i*cept evo if snow and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 100 vs 73 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 92 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 90 vs 79 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 87 vs 79 on wet.
Tire A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo
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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.