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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady vs Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus — 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 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.

VS
Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
Owner ratings
Dry
88
Wet
86
Snow
73
Comfort
80
Noise
78
Treadwear
87
Handling
89

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — better comfort, noise and handling. Pick the Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus 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) P4 Four Seasons Plus leads by 10
A — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
78
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
88
Why this score
SourceAssurance WeatherReadyP4 Four Seasons Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 66 –
Tyre Reviews owners 77 –
SimpleTire owners 84 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 2
A — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
88
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
86
Why this score
SourceAssurance WeatherReadyP4 Four Seasons Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 –
SimpleTire owners 86 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 4
A — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
77
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
73
Why this score
SourceAssurance WeatherReadyP4 Four Seasons Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 77 –
SimpleTire owners 85 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 15
A — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
95
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
80
Why this score
SourceAssurance WeatherReadyP4 Four Seasons Plus
Tyre Reviews owners 73 –
SimpleTire owners 82 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 14
A — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
92
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
78
Why this score
SourceAssurance WeatherReadyP4 Four Seasons Plus
SimpleTire owners 82 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 4
A — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
91
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
87
Why this score
SourceAssurance WeatherReadyP4 Four Seasons Plus
Tyre Reviews owners 80 –
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 6
A — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
95
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
89
Why this score
SourceAssurance WeatherReadyP4 Four Seasons Plus
Tyre Reviews owners 70 –

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady vs Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Assurance WeatherReadyPirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
Relative Score 88 84
Dry 78 88
Wet 88 86
Snow 77 73
Comfort 95 80
Noise 92 78
Treadwear 91 87
Handling 95 89

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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 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.
Tire B Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady B · Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tires—
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available34—
Rim diameters15″ – 20″—
Tread depth10 - 11/32″—
UTQG700 A A—
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Pirelli

Winner: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — better comfort, noise and handling. Pick the Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 80 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 92 vs 78 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus scores 88 vs 78 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 89 on handling.

Tire A · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Tire B · Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus

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.