81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
75/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
80/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 vs Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — Compared (September 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
88
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
96/100
145 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — better handling, wet and noise. Pick the BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 if snow matters 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 WeatherReady leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 73 | 66 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 100% | 87% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 97% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Assurance WeatherReady leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 86 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 86% | 95% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 96% | 95% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
g-Grip All Season 2 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 85 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 100% | 94% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 100% | 94% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Assurance WeatherReady leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Assurance WeatherReady leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Assurance WeatherReady leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Assurance WeatherReady leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 70 |
| DriverReviews owners | 86 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 | Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 88 |
| Dry | 73 | 78 |
| Wet | 74 | 88 |
| Snow | 83 | 77 |
| Comfort | 87 | 95 |
| Noise | 83 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 90 | 91 |
| Handling | 74 | 95 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
88
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #7/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 87% #3/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | +12.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #7/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 99% #3/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | -2.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 33% #3/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | -16.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #1/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 94% #5/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | +5.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #2/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 94% #2/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | +5.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #23/31 · 2019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview | 95% #3/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | -9.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #6/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 95% #3/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | +1 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, durable tire that excels in diverse weather conditions, including heavy snow and extreme temperature fluctuations. While it offers impressive longevity and comfort, performance-oriented drivers may find the sidewall softness and handling characteristics less engaging compared to dedicated summer performance tires.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
- Strong, reliable grip in wet, snowy, and icy conditions.
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise.
- Excellent value proposition compared to premium-tier competitors.
Cons
- Noticeable sidewall softness leading to a 'mushy' feel during aggressive cornering.
- Not suitable for high-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vehicles due to traction limitations.
- Requires a warm-up period to reach optimal operating grip levels.
- Unconventional steering feedback that may require an adjustment period for some drivers.
Observations
- High-performance vehicles (e.g., Tesla Model 3 Performance) report excellent all-weather capability and longevity, though drivers accustomed to dedicated performance tires may dislike the handling dynamics.
- High-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vehicles experience significant traction loss and wheel chatter under acceleration, indicating the tire is not suited for performance-oriented driving styles.
The Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady is widely regarded as a highly capable all-weather tire that excels in adverse conditions, particularly snow and heavy rain. Most users report a significant improvement in confidence and traction over OEM tires, though this performance comes with a slight trade-off in fuel efficiency and occasional reports of increased road noise.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling in wet, slushy, and snowy conditions.
- High level of driver confidence and vehicle stability.
- Smooth and quiet ride quality on dry pavement.
- Strong performance as a versatile, year-round solution for varied climates.
Cons
- Noticeable reduction in fuel economy (typically 1-2 MPG).
- Reports of increased road noise or a 'hum' at certain speeds.
- Some users report faster-than-expected tread wear.
- Higher price point compared to standard all-season alternatives.
Observations
- Drivers of hybrid vehicles, such as the Honda Accord Hybrid, noted a more pronounced awareness of road noise, likely due to the quiet nature of the electric powertrain.
- Users with AWD SUVs and crossovers consistently praised the tire's ability to handle deep snow and heavy rain, often citing it as a major upgrade over stock tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 | B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 34 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10 - 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 700 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
BFGoodrich
88
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — better handling, wet and noise. Pick the BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 74 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 88 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 92 vs 83 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 87 on comfort.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
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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.