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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Dunlop Signature II 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.

Dunlop Signature II tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
Owner ratings
Dry
85
Wet
81
Snow
69
Comfort
70
Noise
64
Treadwear
77
Handling
85

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: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — better noise, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop Signature II if dry 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) Signature II leads by 7
A — Dunlop Signature II
85
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
78
Why this score
SourceSignature IIAssurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 66
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 77
SimpleTire owners 82 84

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 7
A — Dunlop Signature II
81
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
88
Why this score
SourceSignature IIAssurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 83
Tire Rack owners 81 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 80
SimpleTire owners 76 86

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 8
A — Dunlop Signature II
69
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
77
Why this score
SourceSignature IIAssurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 77
Tire Rack owners 71 –
SimpleTire owners 73 85

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 25
A — Dunlop Signature II
70
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
95
Why this score
SourceSignature IIAssurance WeatherReady
Tire Rack owners 73 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 73
SimpleTire owners 82 82

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 28
A — Dunlop Signature II
64
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
92
Why this score
SourceSignature IIAssurance WeatherReady
SimpleTire owners 76 82

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 14
A — Dunlop Signature II
77
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
91
Why this score
SourceSignature IIAssurance WeatherReady
Tire Rack owners 79 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 80
SimpleTire owners 76 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 10
A — Dunlop Signature II
85
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
95
Why this score
SourceSignature IIAssurance WeatherReady
Tyre Reviews owners – 70

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Signature II vs Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Signature IIGoodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Relative Score 76 88
Dry 85 78
Wet 81 88
Snow 69 77
Comfort 70 95
Noise 64 92
Treadwear 77 91
Handling 85 95

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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 Dunlop Signature II

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

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 Signature II B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Category—All Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available134
Rim diameters17″15″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″10 - 11/32″
UTQG620 A B700 A A
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi60,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band
Max pressure51 psi50 - 51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — better noise, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop Signature II if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 92 vs 64 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 70 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 91 vs 77 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 85 on handling.

Tire A · Dunlop Signature II
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.