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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Sumitomo Tour+ LSW — 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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Tire B Sumitomo

Sumitomo Tour+ LSW

Summer Touring tires

Sumitomo Tour+ LSW tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
39/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
55
Wet
38
Snow
–
Comfort
35
Noise
–
Treadwear
33
Handling
40

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better comfort, 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 37
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
92
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
55
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonTour+ LSW
Tire Rack owners 82 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 55
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 49
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
87
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
38
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonTour+ LSW
Tire Rack owners 71 –
Tyre Reviews owners 75 38
SimpleTire owners 88 –

Snow

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

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 55
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
90
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
35
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonTour+ LSW
Tire Rack owners 74 –
Tyre Reviews owners 85 35
SimpleTire owners 91 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
89
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
–
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonTour+ LSW
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 51
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
84
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
33
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonTour+ LSW
Tire Rack owners 69 –
Tyre Reviews owners 20 33
SimpleTire owners 87 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 25
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
65
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
40
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonTour+ LSW
Tyre Reviews owners 65 40

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Sumitomo Tour+ LSW: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Assurance All-SeasonSumitomo Tour+ LSW
Relative Score 84 39
Dry 92 55
Wet 87 38
Snow 73 –
Comfort 90 35
Noise 89 –
Treadwear 84 33
Handling 65 40

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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 Tour+ LSW

The Sumitomo Tour+ LSW receives predominantly negative feedback, with a significant number of users reporting severe quality control issues. While a small minority of owners appreciate the ride comfort and wet weather performance, the consensus is heavily marred by persistent vibrations, balancing difficulties, and reports of structural defects.

Pros

  • Quiet and smooth ride quality
  • Competent performance in rain and snow for some users
  • Cost-effective alternative to premium brands

Cons

  • Severe and persistent vibration issues
  • Difficulty maintaining wheel balance
  • Reports of structural belt defects and blowouts
  • Poor wet weather traction and handling

Observations

  • Users driving performance-oriented vehicles, such as the Nissan 350Z, noted a significant decline in handling and refinement compared to premium tires like Michelin.
  • Multiple reports of highway-speed instability suggest the tire may struggle with high-speed structural integrity.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season B · Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
Category—Summer Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger 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, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 90 vs 35 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 84 vs 33 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 87 vs 38 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 92 vs 55 on dry.

Tire A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
Tire B · Sumitomo Tour+ LSW

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.