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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 vs Goodyear GT2 — Compared (May 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.

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
10 owner reviews
Dry
75
Wet
80
Snow
80
Comfort
78
Treadwear
76
Handling
69

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear GT2

All Season Touring tires

Goodyear GT2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
58/100
12 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
67
Snow
20
Comfort
67
Treadwear
83
Handling
63

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle LS-2 — better snow, wet and comfort. Pick the Goodyear GT2 if treadwear and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown

6 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) GT2 leads by 5
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
75
B — Goodyear GT2
80
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2GT2
Tire Rack owners 70 –
Tyre Reviews owners 75 80
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle LS-2 leads by 13
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
80
B — Goodyear GT2
67
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2GT2
Tire Rack owners 58 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 67
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle LS-2 leads by 60
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
80
B — Goodyear GT2
20
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2GT2
Tire Rack owners 41 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 20
SimpleTire owners 83 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle LS-2 leads by 11
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
78
B — Goodyear GT2
67
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2GT2
Tire Rack owners 67 –
Tyre Reviews owners 78 67
SimpleTire owners 91 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) GT2 leads by 7
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
76
B — Goodyear GT2
83
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2GT2
Tire Rack owners 59 –
Tyre Reviews owners 76 83
SimpleTire owners 82 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle LS-2 leads by 6
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
69
B — Goodyear GT2
63
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2GT2
Tyre Reviews owners 69 63

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 vs Goodyear GT2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle LS-2Goodyear GT2
Relative Score 77 66
Dry 75 80
Wet 80 67
Snow 80 20
Comfort 78 67
Treadwear 76 83
Handling 69 63

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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 Eagle LS-2

The Goodyear Eagle LS2 receives a mixed reception, with users frequently divided between its impressive tread longevity and its tendency to become noisy as the tire wears. While many owners appreciate the comfortable ride and decent all-season capability, others report concerns regarding dry and wet traction, particularly under acceleration.

Pros

  • Excellent tread life and durability
  • High level of ride comfort
  • Effective rim protection design
  • Good performance in light snow and slush

Cons

  • Significant increase in road noise as the tire wears
  • Susceptibility to cupping
  • Inconsistent traction during acceleration in wet or dry conditions
  • Soft sidewalls may feel less precise than dedicated summer tires

Observations

  • Users with high-performance vehicles like the BMW X6M and F10 M-Sport reported surprisingly high mileage and satisfactory wear rates.
  • Drivers transitioning from dedicated summer tires (e.g., Bridgestone S01) noted a marked improvement in ride comfort and noise reduction.
Tire B Goodyear GT2

The Goodyear GT2 is widely regarded as a durable, long-lasting tire that excels in dry conditions, making it a common choice for economy and sub-compact vehicles. However, user consensus is polarized regarding its wet-weather performance and noise levels, with many reporting significant traction issues in rain and snow, as well as a noticeable drone during highway driving.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and high mileage durability
  • Reliable and stable handling in dry road conditions
  • Consistent performance for daily commuting and long-distance travel
  • Good value for budget-conscious drivers seeking longevity

Cons

  • Poor traction and handling in wet, slushy, or snowy conditions
  • High levels of road noise and cabin drone
  • Tendency for the rubber compound to crack or harden over time
  • Lack of steering feedback and confidence in adverse weather

Observations

  • Owners of sub-compact vehicles like the Toyota Yaris and Opel Corsa frequently praise the tire's longevity but note its limitations in winter weather.
  • Users of larger vehicles, such as the Chrysler Voyager, report high satisfaction with the tire's ability to handle heavy loads over long distances.
  • Drivers of smaller hatchbacks noted that the tire's lack of wet-weather grip can lead to unpredictable handling, including understeer and oversteer.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle LS-2 B · Goodyear GT2
Category—All Season Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available15—
Rim diameters15″ – 20″—
Tread depth9 - 12/32″—
UTQG360 - 400 A A - B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band—
Max pressure44 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Eagle LS-2 — better snow, wet and comfort. Pick the Goodyear GT2 if treadwear and dry matter most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 scores 80 vs 20 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 scores 80 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 scores 78 vs 67 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear GT2 scores 83 vs 76 on treadwear.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle LS-2
Tire B · Goodyear GT2

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.