55
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
41/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone All Season 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.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance MaxLife — better treadwear, snow and comfort. Pick the Firestone All Season if handling and wet matter 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
Score (0–100)
Assurance MaxLife leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | All Season | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | 85 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
All Season leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | All Season | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 30 |
| SimpleTire owners | 98 | 80 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Assurance MaxLife leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | All Season | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 58 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Assurance MaxLife leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | All Season | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | 95 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | All Season | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Assurance MaxLife leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | All Season | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
All Season leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | All Season | Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 48 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone All Season | Goodyear Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 55 | 66 |
| Dry | 59 | 79 |
| Wet | 51 | 42 |
| Snow | 52 | 74 |
| Comfort | 49 | 71 |
| Noise | 67 | – |
| Treadwear | 58 | 85 |
| Handling | 59 | 48 |
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Headline score
55
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 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 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 · Firestone All Season | B · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Premium Touring Summer tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 46 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 11 - 13/32″ |
| UTQG | 560 A B | 820 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
55
/ 100
Firestone
66
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Assurance MaxLife — better treadwear, snow and comfort. Pick the Firestone All Season if handling and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife scores 85 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife scores 74 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife scores 71 vs 49 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife scores 79 vs 59 on dry.
Tire A · Firestone All Season
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.