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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Yokohama A539 — 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 Yokohama

Yokohama A539

Summer High Performance tires

Yokohama A539 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
14 owner reviews
Dry
81
Wet
75
Snow
–
Comfort
82
Noise
–
Treadwear
78
Handling
85

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better wet, dry and comfort. Pick the Yokohama A539 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 11
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
92
B — Yokohama A539
81
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonA539
Tire Rack owners 82 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 81
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 12
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
87
B — Yokohama A539
75
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonA539
Tire Rack owners 71 –
Tyre Reviews owners 75 75
SimpleTire owners 88 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
73
B — Yokohama A539
–
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonA539
Tire Rack owners 59 –
Tyre Reviews owners 30 –
SimpleTire owners 75 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 8
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
90
B — Yokohama A539
82
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonA539
Tire Rack owners 74 –
Tyre Reviews owners 85 82
SimpleTire owners 91 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
89
B — Yokohama A539
–
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonA539
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 6
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
84
B — Yokohama A539
78
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonA539
Tire Rack owners 69 –
Tyre Reviews owners 20 78
SimpleTire owners 87 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) A539 leads by 20
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
65
B — Yokohama A539
85
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonA539
Tyre Reviews owners 65 85
DriverReviews owners – 86

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Yokohama A539: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Assurance All-SeasonYokohama A539
Relative Score 84 79
Dry 92 81
Wet 87 75
Snow 73 –
Comfort 90 82
Noise 89 –
Treadwear 84 78
Handling 65 85

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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 Yokohama A539

The Yokohama A539 is widely regarded as a dependable, classic-style tire that excels in providing predictable handling and reliable braking for older or smaller-displacement vehicles. While it is highly praised by owners of classic Minis and vintage hatchbacks for its cornering feedback, it is generally considered a capable all-rounder rather than a high-performance track tire.

Pros

  • Excellent cornering grip and handling feedback
  • Highly predictable and dependable performance
  • Strong braking capabilities in both wet and dry conditions
  • Well-suited for classic vehicle fitments and smaller wheel diameters

Cons

  • Can struggle with traction when cold
  • Limited performance in aggressive, high-power driving scenarios
  • Noticeable road noise when pushed to the limit
  • Wet weather performance can be inconsistent depending on vehicle weight and power

Observations

  • Highly favored for classic Mini applications, particularly in 13-inch sizes, where it is considered a top-tier choice.
  • Users note that while the tire performs well on lightweight vintage cars, it may exhibit wheel spin on more powerful or torque-heavy setups.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season B · Yokohama A539
Category—Summer High Performance 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

Yokohama

Winner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better wet, dry and comfort. Pick the Yokohama A539 if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama A539 scores 85 vs 65 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 87 vs 75 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 92 vs 81 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 90 vs 82 on comfort.

Tire A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
Tire B · Yokohama A539

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.