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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax vs Yokohama S.drive — 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

Summer Premium Touring tires

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
89
Comfort
80
Treadwear
83
Handling
81

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama S.drive

Ultra High Performance Summer tire

Yokohama S.drive tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
65 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
69
Comfort
68
Treadwear
71
Handling
77

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance Triplemax — better wet, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

5 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 leads by 7
A — Goodyear Assurance Triplemax
90
B — Yokohama S.drive
83
Why this score
SourceAssurance TriplemaxS.drive
Tyre Reviews owners 90 83

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance Triplemax leads by 20
A — Goodyear Assurance Triplemax
89
B — Yokohama S.drive
69
Why this score
SourceAssurance TriplemaxS.drive
Tyre Reviews owners 89 69

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance Triplemax leads by 12
A — Goodyear Assurance Triplemax
80
B — Yokohama S.drive
68
Why this score
SourceAssurance TriplemaxS.drive
Tyre Reviews owners 80 68

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance Triplemax leads by 12
A — Goodyear Assurance Triplemax
83
B — Yokohama S.drive
71
Why this score
SourceAssurance TriplemaxS.drive
Tyre Reviews owners 83 71

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance Triplemax leads by 4
A — Goodyear Assurance Triplemax
81
B — Yokohama S.drive
77
Why this score
SourceAssurance TriplemaxS.drive
Tyre Reviews owners 81 77

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax vs Yokohama S.drive: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Assurance TriplemaxYokohama S.drive
Relative Score 85 73
Dry 90 83
Wet 89 69
Comfort 80 68
Treadwear 83 71
Handling 81 77

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Tire A

Tire B

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

The Goodyear Assurance Triplemax is highly regarded by users for its exceptional grip in both dry and wet conditions, providing a confident driving experience. Owners frequently highlight the tire's impressive longevity and durability, making it a reliable choice for daily commuting and varied road environments.

Pros

  • Excellent braking performance and grip in wet conditions
  • High durability and long tread life
  • Strong resistance to hydroplaning
  • Good balance of comfort and handling

Cons

  • Sidewall vulnerability when driven under-inflated or with a puncture
  • Limited feedback on extreme high-performance limits
  • Potential for rubber aging over extended multi-year periods

Observations

  • Users report consistent performance across both sporty sedans and standard passenger vehicles.
  • The tire demonstrates high resilience in heavy traffic environments, maintaining performance characteristics over high mileage.
Tire B Yokohama S.drive

The Yokohama S.Drive is a polarizing high-performance summer tire that excels in dry conditions with predictable, progressive handling and strong cornering grip. While many users praise its longevity and value, a significant portion of the user base reports inconsistent performance in wet weather, ranging from confidence-inspiring to dangerously slippery, alongside complaints regarding road noise and ride harshness.

Pros

  • Predictable and progressive handling in dry conditions
  • Strong dry-weather cornering grip and steering response
  • Commendable tread life and durability for a performance-oriented tire
  • Good value for money compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Inconsistent and sometimes poor wet-weather traction
  • Noticeable road noise, particularly at highway speeds
  • Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsh ride quality
  • Sensitivity to temperature and pressure, affecting grip levels

Observations

  • Users with lightweight, mechanical-steering vehicles (e.g., older hatchbacks) often report improved handling and reduced understeer.
  • High-horsepower vehicles (300+ BHP) frequently report that the tire struggles to put power down effectively compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance tires.
  • Convertible owners noted that road noise is more pronounced due to the lack of cabin sound insulation.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Assurance Triplemax B · Yokohama S.drive
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresUltra High Performance Summer tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Yokohama

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

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax scores 89 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax scores 80 vs 68 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax scores 83 vs 71 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Assurance Triplemax scores 90 vs 83 on dry.

Tire A · Goodyear Assurance Triplemax
Tire B · Yokohama S.drive

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.