66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
12 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ 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
66
/ 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.
VerdictToo close to call: Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ and Goodyear Assurance MaxLife are within 2 points overall. Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ is stronger on wet and handling. Goodyear Assurance MaxLife is stronger on treadwear, snow and comfort.
Read full
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.
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)
Why this score
| Source | ControlContact Sport SRS+ | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 85 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ControlContact Sport SRS+ leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | ControlContact Sport SRS+ | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 30 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Assurance MaxLife leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | ControlContact Sport SRS+ | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 56 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Assurance MaxLife leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | ControlContact Sport SRS+ | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Assurance MaxLife leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | ControlContact Sport SRS+ | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ControlContact Sport SRS+ leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | ControlContact Sport SRS+ | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 48 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ | Goodyear Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 66 |
| Dry | 79 | 79 |
| Wet | 72 | 42 |
| Snow | 56 | 74 |
| Comfort | 53 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 85 |
| Handling | 62 | 48 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Personalize
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
66
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ presents a polarizing user experience, often praised for its dry and wet handling capabilities but frequently criticized for significant cabin noise and vibration issues. While some owners appreciate its durability and value compared to premium alternatives, others find the ride quality and acoustic comfort unacceptable for daily driving.
Pros
- Strong dry and wet pavement traction
- Solid cornering stability and steering response
- Good value proposition for budget-conscious drivers
- Reliable performance in light snow conditions
Cons
- Excessive road noise and cabin drone
- Noticeable vibration and harshness over uneven surfaces
- Inconsistent tread life reported by some users
- Lack of confidence in severe winter or icy conditions
Observations
- Owners of heavier, high-torque vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class reported better-than-expected tread longevity.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., VW GTI) frequently cited dissatisfaction with noise levels compared to previous tire sets.
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 ControlContact Sport SRS+ | B · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | Premium Touring Summer tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | 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?
66
/ 100
Continental
66
/ 100
Goodyear
Too close to call: Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ and Goodyear Assurance MaxLife are within 2 points overall. Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ is stronger on wet and handling. Goodyear Assurance MaxLife is stronger on treadwear, snow and comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ scores 72 vs 42 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife scores 85 vs 66 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife scores 74 vs 56 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife scores 71 vs 53 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
More comparisons
Also compared with
Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ also compared with
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife also compared with
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.