58
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
40/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ContiTour vs Goodyear Assurance MaxLife — 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.
VS
68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
57/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance MaxLife — better treadwear, comfort and dry. Pick the Continental ContiTour if wet matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
Assurance MaxLife leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | ContiTour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 85 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ContiTour leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | ContiTour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 30 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiTour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Assurance MaxLife leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | ContiTour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 40 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Assurance MaxLife leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | ContiTour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiTour | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 48 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiTour | Goodyear Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 58 | 68 |
| Dry | 70 | 79 |
| Wet | 70 | 42 |
| Snow | – | 74 |
| Comfort | 40 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 85 |
| Handling | – | 48 |
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Headline score
58
/ 100
Tire A
68
/ 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.
The Continental ContiTour receives a mixed to negative reception from users, primarily due to concerns regarding its longevity and noise levels. The feedback suggests that the tire fails to meet expectations for durability and cabin comfort over its service life.
Cons
- Poor tread life with reports of premature wear
- Excessive road noise and lack of acoustic comfort
Observations
- Users report significant degradation in performance and tread depth by the 25,000-kilometer mark.
The Goodyear Assurance MaxLife is widely regarded as a high-longevity tire that excels in daily commuting and highway driving, though it sacrifices performance in wet conditions. While users appreciate the exceptional tread life and quiet ride, the consensus indicates significant concerns regarding traction in rain and standing water.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable performance for standard daily commuting
Cons
- Poor traction and handling in wet conditions
- Noticeable reduction in fuel efficiency compared to OEM alternatives
- Lack of sidewall protection for rim safety
Observations
- Tesla Model 3 owners reported significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather handling and a lack of rim protection.
- High-mileage drivers, such as rideshare operators, report high satisfaction with noise levels and tread endurance over long distances.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiTour | B · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Premium Touring Summer tire |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 46 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11 - 13/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 820 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 85,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
58
/ 100
Continental
68
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Assurance MaxLife — better treadwear, comfort and dry. Pick the Continental ContiTour if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife scores 85 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife scores 71 vs 40 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ContiTour scores 70 vs 42 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife scores 79 vs 70 on dry.
Tire A · Continental ContiTour
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
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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.