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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 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 Falken

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01

Summer All Terrain and Off Road tires

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
94/100
617 owner reviews
Dry
96
Wet
93
Snow
98
Comfort
93
Noise
89
Treadwear
91
Handling
94

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: Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 — better snow, dry and wet. Pick the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady if noise 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) Wildpeak WP A/T01 leads by 18
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
96
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
78
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01Assurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 66
Tyre Reviews owners 88 77
SimpleTire owners – 84

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Wildpeak WP A/T01 leads by 5
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
93
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
88
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01Assurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 83
Tyre Reviews owners 64 80
SimpleTire owners – 86

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wildpeak WP A/T01 leads by 21
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
98
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
77
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01Assurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 77
SimpleTire owners – 85

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 2
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
93
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
95
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01Assurance WeatherReady
Tyre Reviews owners 84 73
SimpleTire owners – 82

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 3
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
89
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
92
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01Assurance WeatherReady
SimpleTire owners – 82

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
91
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
91
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01Assurance WeatherReady
Tyre Reviews owners 67 80
SimpleTire owners – 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 1
A — Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
94
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
95
Why this score
SourceWildpeak WP A/T01Assurance WeatherReady
Tyre Reviews owners 70 70

Scores at a glance

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 vs Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFalken Wildpeak WP A/T01Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Relative Score 93 88
Dry 96 78
Wet 93 88
Snow 98 77
Comfort 93 95
Noise 89 92
Treadwear 91 91
Handling 94 95

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01

The Falken Wildpeak series is widely regarded as a versatile, high-performance tire that bridges the gap between daily-driver comfort and off-road capability. While most users praise their exceptional wet and snow traction, quiet road manners, and aggressive aesthetics, a subset of users reports concerns regarding tread life longevity and a potential drop in fuel economy.

Pros

  • Excellent all-weather traction, particularly in rain, mud, and snow.
  • Surprisingly low road noise for an aggressive all-terrain tread pattern.
  • Robust construction with high resistance to punctures and trail damage.
  • Strong aesthetic appeal that enhances the look of CUVs and trucks.
  • Competitive pricing compared to premium-tier competitors.

Cons

  • Reports of premature tread wear in some high-mileage or heavy-duty applications.
  • Occasional decrease in fuel efficiency (MPG) compared to stock all-season tires.
  • Some users report 'spongy' steering feedback or reduced handling precision on pavement.
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance reported by a minority of users as the tire ages.

Observations

  • Subaru owners (Forester, Outback, Crosstrek) frequently cite these as the ideal 'upgrade' tire for balancing daily commuting with weekend trail use.
  • Heavy-duty truck and towing users note that higher load-range variants (e.g., 10-ply) provide excellent stability but result in a noticeably stiffer ride.
  • Hybrid vehicle owners (RAV4 Hybrid) report a slight, though often acceptable, reduction in fuel economy compared to low-rolling-resistance OEM tires.
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 · Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
CategorySummer All Terrain and Off Road 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?

Falken

Goodyear

Winner: Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 — better snow, dry and wet. Pick the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 scores 98 vs 77 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 scores 96 vs 78 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01 scores 93 vs 88 on wet.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 92 vs 89 on noise.

Tire A · Falken Wildpeak WP A/T01
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.