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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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | 85 |
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 30 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | 80 |
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 81 | 80 |
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 27 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | 95 |
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | 90 |
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | 90 |
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 47 | 48 |
| Category | Falken Sincera SN250 A/S | Goodyear Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 66 |
| Dry | 95 | 79 |
| Wet | 90 | 42 |
| Snow | 79 | 74 |
| Comfort | 87 | 71 |
| Noise | 90 | – |
| Treadwear | 84 | 85 |
| Handling | 47 | 48 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Falken Sincera SN250 AS is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that excels in ride comfort and dry-road handling. While most users praise its quiet operation and performance in rain and moderate temperatures, there is a notable divide regarding its longevity and winter weather capabilities.
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.
| Attribute | A · Falken Sincera SN250 A/S | B · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Premium Touring Summer tire |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 59 | 46 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 18″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 11 - 13/32″ |
| UTQG | 720 A B | 820 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Falken
Goodyear
Winner: Falken Sincera SN250 A/S — better wet, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Falken Sincera SN250 A/S scores 90 vs 42 on wet.
Falken Sincera SN250 A/S scores 95 vs 79 on dry.
Falken Sincera SN250 A/S scores 87 vs 71 on comfort.
Falken Sincera SN250 A/S scores 79 vs 74 on snow.
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.
