65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
24 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus vs Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season — 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
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
68/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season — better handling, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 TripleTred All-Season leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP422 Plus | Assurance TripleTred All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Assurance TripleTred All-Season leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP422 Plus | Assurance TripleTred All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Assurance TripleTred All-Season leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP422 Plus | Assurance TripleTred All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 54 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Assurance TripleTred All-Season leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP422 Plus | Assurance TripleTred All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 77 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Ecopia EP422 Plus leads by 2
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Assurance TripleTred All-Season leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP422 Plus | Assurance TripleTred All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Assurance TripleTred All-Season leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | Ecopia EP422 Plus | Assurance TripleTred All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus | Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 81 |
| Dry | 74 | 89 |
| Wet | 66 | 88 |
| Snow | 60 | 73 |
| Comfort | 71 | 73 |
| Noise | 70 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 81 |
| Handling | 55 | 87 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus is a polarizing tire that excels in fuel efficiency and initial comfort but frequently disappoints users regarding tread longevity and wet-weather performance. While many owners appreciate its low rolling resistance and quiet ride when new, a significant portion of the user base reports premature wear and a noticeable increase in road noise as the tire ages.
Pros
- Excellent fuel economy due to low rolling resistance
- High level of ride comfort and noise suppression when new
- Predictable handling for daily commuting and highway driving
- Good dry traction for standard, non-spirited driving
Cons
- Significant premature tread wear failing to meet mileage expectations
- Poor performance in snow and ice conditions
- Increased road noise and vibration as the tire wears
- Lack of grip during spirited driving or in heavy rain
Observations
- SUV and Crossover owners (e.g., Mazda CX-9, Subaru Forester) frequently report that the tire's sidewall stiffness and grip limits are insufficient for the vehicle's weight and handling characteristics.
- Users of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., VW Jetta, Toyota Yaris) tend to report higher satisfaction with comfort and noise levels compared to those driving larger SUVs.
- Multiple reports indicate that the tire's performance degrades significantly after the first 20,000–30,000 miles, particularly regarding noise and vibration.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus | B · Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Bridgestone
81
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season — better handling, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season scores 87 vs 55 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season scores 88 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season scores 81 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season scores 89 vs 74 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season
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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.