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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 vs Toyo NanoEnergy 3 — 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.

Tire A Goodyear

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2

Summer Premium Touring tires

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
172 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
92
Comfort
91
Noise
92
Treadwear
89
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Toyo

Toyo NanoEnergy 3

Summer Premium Touring tires

Toyo NanoEnergy 3 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
41 owner reviews
Dry
82
Wet
66
Comfort
82
Noise
–
Treadwear
83
Handling
75

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance Triplemax 2 leads by 13
A — Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2
95
B — Toyo NanoEnergy 3
82
Why this score
SourceAssurance Triplemax 2NanoEnergy 3
Tyre Reviews owners 81 82

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance Triplemax 2 leads by 26
A — Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2
92
B — Toyo NanoEnergy 3
66
Why this score
SourceAssurance Triplemax 2NanoEnergy 3
Tyre Reviews owners 71 66

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance Triplemax 2 leads by 9
A — Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2
91
B — Toyo NanoEnergy 3
82
Why this score
SourceAssurance Triplemax 2NanoEnergy 3
Tyre Reviews owners 68 82

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2
92
B — Toyo NanoEnergy 3
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance Triplemax 2 leads by 6
A — Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2
89
B — Toyo NanoEnergy 3
83
Why this score
SourceAssurance Triplemax 2NanoEnergy 3
Tyre Reviews owners 76 83

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance Triplemax 2 leads by 16
A — Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2
91
B — Toyo NanoEnergy 3
75
Why this score
SourceAssurance Triplemax 2NanoEnergy 3
Tyre Reviews owners 70 75
DriverReviews owners – 84

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 vs Toyo NanoEnergy 3: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Assurance Triplemax 2Toyo NanoEnergy 3
Relative Score 91 77
Dry 95 82
Wet 92 66
Comfort 91 82
Noise 92 –
Treadwear 89 83
Handling 91 75

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Headline score

Tire A

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.

Tire A Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2

The Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented tire that excels in wet and dry braking and handling. While users consistently praise its confidence-inspiring grip and stability, the consensus is tempered by reports of increased road noise as the tread wears and a ride quality that some find stiffer than premium competitors.

Pros

  • Excellent wet and dry braking performance
  • Strong cornering stability and handling confidence
  • High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
  • Effective hydroplaning resistance

Cons

  • Noticeable increase in road noise as the tire ages
  • Stiff ride quality that transmits road imperfections
  • Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear
  • Potential decline in wet weather performance as tread depth decreases

Observations

  • Users on smaller hatchbacks and sedans (e.g., Proton, Honda Fit) report excellent handling characteristics, though some note the tire feels 'crashy' over potholes.
  • Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with stiffer suspensions report that the tire's firm sidewall can lead to a harsh ride on rough surfaces.
Tire B Toyo NanoEnergy 3

The Toyo NanoEnergy 3 is widely regarded as a high-value, durable touring tire that excels in dry conditions and offers impressive longevity. While many users praise its quiet ride and comfort, there is a significant divide regarding wet-weather performance, with some drivers reporting a lack of confidence and traction in rainy conditions.

Pros

  • Excellent tread life and durability
  • High level of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Strong dry-weather handling and braking
  • High value-for-money proposition

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet-weather grip and hydroplaning concerns
  • Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback
  • Performance degradation noted by some users as the tire ages
  • Not suitable for aggressive or spirited driving

Observations

  • Users with lighter vehicles generally report more favorable experiences than those with heavier or more powerful cars.
  • Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., BMW 3-series) noted that the tire's soft sidewall and touring focus do not suit spirited driving styles.
  • Some users found that adjusting tire pressure is critical to optimizing wet-weather performance.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 B · Toyo NanoEnergy 3
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Toyo

Winner: Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 scores 92 vs 66 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 scores 91 vs 75 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 scores 95 vs 82 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 scores 91 vs 82 on comfort.

Tire A · Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2
Tire B · Toyo NanoEnergy 3

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.