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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Yokohama Geolandar G900 — 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 Geolandar G900

Winter Touring tires

Yokohama Geolandar G900 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
14 owner reviews
Dry
88
Wet
82
Snow
70
Comfort
70
Noise
–
Treadwear
72
Handling
69

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better comfort, treadwear and wet. Pick the Yokohama Geolandar G900 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 4
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
92
B — Yokohama Geolandar G900
88
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonGeolandar G900
Tire Rack owners 82 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 88
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 5
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
87
B — Yokohama Geolandar G900
82
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonGeolandar G900
Tire Rack owners 71 –
Tyre Reviews owners 75 82
SimpleTire owners 88 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 3
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
73
B — Yokohama Geolandar G900
70
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonGeolandar G900
Tire Rack owners 59 –
Tyre Reviews owners 30 70
SimpleTire owners 75 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 20
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
90
B — Yokohama Geolandar G900
70
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonGeolandar G900
Tire Rack owners 74 –
Tyre Reviews owners 85 70
SimpleTire owners 91 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
89
B — Yokohama Geolandar G900
–
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonGeolandar G900
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 12
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
84
B — Yokohama Geolandar G900
72
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonGeolandar G900
Tire Rack owners 69 –
Tyre Reviews owners 20 72
SimpleTire owners 87 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolandar G900 leads by 4
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
65
B — Yokohama Geolandar G900
69
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonGeolandar G900
Tyre Reviews owners 65 69

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Yokohama Geolandar G900: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Assurance All-SeasonYokohama Geolandar G900
Relative Score 83 76
Dry 92 88
Wet 87 82
Snow 73 70
Comfort 90 70
Noise 89 –
Treadwear 84 72
Handling 65 69

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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 Geolandar G900

The Yokohama Geolandar G900 is widely regarded as a highly capable, versatile all-rounder specifically engineered for Subaru Forester and Outback platforms. While users consistently praise its predictable handling, off-road traction, and comfort, the consensus is sharply divided regarding its tread longevity and value proposition compared to modern alternatives.

Pros

  • Excellent all-terrain versatility including snow, gravel, and mud
  • Predictable and secure handling characteristics
  • High level of ride comfort compared to stiffer premium alternatives
  • Strong initial grip and traction performance

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life with many reports of premature wear
  • High road noise levels, particularly on motorways
  • High price point relative to current market competitors
  • Occasional reports of poor wet-weather performance and aquaplaning

Observations

  • The tire is specifically optimized for the Subaru Forester and Outback chassis, with many users noting it complements the vehicle's suspension better than stiffer premium tires.
  • Performance is highly dependent on alignment; several users noted that uneven wear patterns were mitigated by professional tracking checks.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season B · Yokohama Geolandar G900
Category—Winter 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

Yokohama

Winner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better comfort, treadwear and wet. Pick the Yokohama Geolandar G900 if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 90 vs 70 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 84 vs 72 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 87 vs 82 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 92 vs 88 on dry.

Tire A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar G900

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.