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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3 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.

Tire A Dunlop

Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3

Winter Premium Touring tires

Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
1 owner review
Dry
90
Wet
100
Snow
–
Comfort
70
Noise
–
Treadwear
90
Handling
100

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

All Season Premium Touring tires

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady tread pattern
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
96/100
145 owner reviews
Dry
78
Wet
88
Snow
77
Comfort
95
Noise
92
Treadwear
91
Handling
95

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3 — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady if comfort 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek Winter M3 leads by 12
A — Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3
90
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
78
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek Winter M3Assurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 66
Tyre Reviews owners 90 77
SimpleTire owners – 84

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grandtrek Winter M3 leads by 12
A — Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3
100
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
88
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek Winter M3Assurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 83
Tyre Reviews owners 100 80
SimpleTire owners – 86

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3
–
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
77
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek Winter M3Assurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 77
SimpleTire owners – 85

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 25
A — Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3
70
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
95
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek Winter M3Assurance WeatherReady
Tyre Reviews owners 70 73
SimpleTire owners – 82

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3
–
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
92
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek Winter M3Assurance WeatherReady
SimpleTire owners – 82

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 1
A — Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3
90
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
91
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek Winter M3Assurance WeatherReady
Tyre Reviews owners 90 80
SimpleTire owners – 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek Winter M3 leads by 5
A — Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3
100
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
95
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek Winter M3Assurance WeatherReady
Tyre Reviews owners 100 70

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3 vs Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Grandtrek Winter M3Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Relative Score 91 89
Dry 90 78
Wet 100 88
Snow – 77
Comfort 70 95
Noise – 92
Treadwear 90 91
Handling 100 95

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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 Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3

The Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3 is regarded as a long-standing, reliable winter tire that excels in slushy, urban, and intercity road conditions. While newer generations have since been released, its continued availability and specific manufacturer homologations, such as the Mercedes M0, underscore its enduring performance and specialized fitment capabilities.

Pros

  • Excellent performance in slushy road conditions
  • Proven track record and longevity in the market
  • Available in specific sizes and homologations for premium vehicles

Cons

  • Outperformed by newer tire generations in pure snow conditions
  • Limited modern alternatives for specific high-load index requirements

Observations

  • The tire remains a viable solution for older luxury vehicles requiring specific manufacturer-approved (M0) fitments.
  • Users with specific high-load index requirements (e.g., 109 index) find this tire to be one of the few remaining options for larger rim sizes like 19-inch.
Tire B Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

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 · Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3 B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
CategoryWinter Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger 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?

Dunlop

Goodyear

Winner: Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3 — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady if comfort matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 70 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3 scores 90 vs 78 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3 scores 100 vs 88 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3 scores 100 vs 95 on handling.

Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek Winter M3
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

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.