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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Sumitomo BC100 — Compared (September 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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Tire B Sumitomo

Sumitomo BC100

Summer Touring tires

Sumitomo BC100 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
70/100
18 owner reviews
Dry
75
Wet
80
Snow
Comfort
72
Noise
96
Treadwear
73
Handling
66

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better comfort, dry and treadwear. Pick the Sumitomo BC100 if noise 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 17
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
92
B — Sumitomo BC100
75
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonBC100
Professional tests (TWG score) 75
Tire Rack owners 82
Tyre Reviews owners 80 75
SimpleTire owners 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 7
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
87
B — Sumitomo BC100
80
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonBC100
Professional tests (TWG score) 85
Tire Rack owners 71
Tyre Reviews owners 75 72
SimpleTire owners 88

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
73
B — Sumitomo BC100
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonBC100
Tire Rack owners 59
Tyre Reviews owners 30
SimpleTire owners 75

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 18
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
90
B — Sumitomo BC100
72
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonBC100
Tire Rack owners 74
Tyre Reviews owners 85 72
SimpleTire owners 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BC100 leads by 7
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
89
B — Sumitomo BC100
96
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonBC100
Professional tests (TWG score) 96
SimpleTire owners 89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 11
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
84
B — Sumitomo BC100
73
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonBC100
Tire Rack owners 69
Tyre Reviews owners 20 73
SimpleTire owners 87

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BC100 leads by 1
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
65
B — Sumitomo BC100
66
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonBC100
Tyre Reviews owners 65 66
DriverReviews owners 80

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Sumitomo BC100: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Assurance All-SeasonSumitomo BC100
Relative Score 85 77
Dry 92 75
Wet 87 80
Snow 73
Comfort 90 72
Noise 89 96
Treadwear 84 73
Handling 65 66

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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 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.
Tire B Sumitomo BC100

The Sumitomo BC100 is generally regarded as a capable budget-friendly tire that offers surprising performance for daily commuting and standard driving conditions. While many users praise its wet and dry road confidence, others report inconsistent handling characteristics and premature wear, suggesting performance may vary significantly depending on vehicle weight and driving style.

Pros

  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Strong braking performance in emergency situations
  • Reliable wet and dry traction for standard daily driving
  • Good road-holding confidence for family-oriented vehicles

Cons

  • Tendency toward understeer during aggressive cornering
  • Reports of premature tread wear
  • Increased road noise on certain vehicle types
  • Inconsistent grip levels on imperfect road surfaces

Observations

  • Heavier vehicles, such as the 1.8-ton Volvo V90, may experience traction loss during acceleration on imperfect surfaces.
  • Users operating commercial vans reported poor handling and increased noise levels compared to passenger car users.
  • Smaller, lighter vehicles like the Fiat 500 reported unpredictable handling transitions when pushed into corners.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season B · Sumitomo BC100
CategorySummer Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available51
Rim diameters14″ – 20″
Tread depth9/32″
UTQG600 A B
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi
SidewallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Sumitomo

Winner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better comfort, dry and treadwear. Pick the Sumitomo BC100 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 90 vs 72 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 92 vs 75 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 84 vs 73 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 87 vs 80 on wet.

Tire A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
Tire B · Sumitomo BC100

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.