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User signal (40%)
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Updated May 2026
Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring vs Michelin Energy MXV4+ — 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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69
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Objective (60%)
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No test data yet
User signal (40%)
62/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictOnly Michelin Energy MXV4+ has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
Why this score
| Source | Assurance ComforTred Touring | Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 55 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Assurance ComforTred Touring | Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 53 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Assurance ComforTred Touring | Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 98 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Assurance ComforTred Touring | Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Assurance ComforTred Touring | Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 43 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring | Michelin Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 69 |
| Dry | – | 55 |
| Wet | – | 53 |
| Comfort | – | 98 |
| Treadwear | – | 90 |
| Handling | – | 43 |
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Headline score
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Tire A
69
/ 100
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Michelin Energy MXV4+ is widely regarded as a comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in noise reduction and ride quality. While it is praised by some for its longevity and value as an OEM replacement, others report significant performance limitations, particularly regarding steering feedback and traction in high-temperature or high-speed conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and cabin quietness
- High tread longevity and durability
- Strong value proposition as an OEM-style replacement
Cons
- Poor steering response and handling precision
- Degraded wet weather performance as the tread wears
- Instability and vibration issues at higher highway speeds
- Reduced traction in high-temperature environments
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's comfort-focused design is well-suited for mild, daily driving but becomes unsettling on larger or heavier vehicles at speeds exceeding 120km/h.
- Owners of mid-size sedans, such as the Subaru Legacy, reported a positive experience when using the tire as an upgrade from standard factory equipment.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring | B · Michelin Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring All Season tire | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 11 - 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 640 - 740 A B | — |
| Sidewall | Vertical Serrated Band | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
–
/ 100
Goodyear
69
/ 100
Michelin
Only Michelin Energy MXV4+ has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring
Tire B · Michelin Energy MXV4+
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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.