66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
57/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife vs Goodyear Eagle RS-A — 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.
VS
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
75 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle RS-A — better wet, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Read full
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.
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
Score (0–100)
Eagle RS-A leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 85 | 96 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Eagle RS-A leads by 46
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 47 |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | 92 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Eagle RS-A leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | 55 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 35 |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Eagle RS-A leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 52 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eagle RS-A leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 88 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eagle RS-A leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 48 | 63 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance MaxLife | Goodyear Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 84 |
| Dry | 79 | 94 |
| Wet | 42 | 88 |
| Snow | 74 | 76 |
| Comfort | 71 | 90 |
| Noise | – | 90 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 87 |
| Handling | 48 | 63 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Personalize
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
66
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
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.
The Goodyear Assurance MaxLife is widely regarded as a high-longevity tire that excels in daily commuting and highway driving, though it sacrifices performance in wet conditions. While users appreciate the exceptional tread life and quiet ride, the consensus indicates significant concerns regarding traction in rain and standing water.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable performance for standard daily commuting
Cons
- Poor traction and handling in wet conditions
- Noticeable reduction in fuel efficiency compared to OEM alternatives
- Lack of sidewall protection for rim safety
Observations
- Tesla Model 3 owners reported significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather handling and a lack of rim protection.
- High-mileage drivers, such as rideshare operators, report high satisfaction with noise levels and tread endurance over long distances.
The Goodyear Eagle RS-A is widely regarded as a dependable, value-oriented all-season tire that excels in dry conditions and offers competitive longevity for daily commuting. While many users praise its consistent performance and affordability, a segment of the driving community reports concerns regarding wet-weather traction and noise levels as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry road handling and cornering grip
- Reliable tread life for many users, often reaching 60,000 miles
- Consistent availability as an OEM replacement tire
Cons
- Inconsistent traction in heavy rain or standing water
- Poor performance in deep snow and ice conditions
- Increased road noise reported after significant mileage
- Hard rubber compound can lead to a vague steering feel for performance-oriented drivers
Observations
- Users with mid-size sedans like the Ford Fusion and Nissan Maxima frequently report achieving the advertised 60,000-mile tread life.
- Drivers of lighter vehicles, such as the Mini Cooper, noted that the tire provides sufficient grip for daily driving but lacks the precision required for aggressive cornering.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife | B · Goodyear Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring Summer tire | High Performance All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 46 | 14 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 11 - 13/32″ | 10 - 12/32″ |
| UTQG | 820 A B | 260 - 340 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 85,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Vertical Serrated Band | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 44 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Goodyear
84
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Eagle RS-A — better wet, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Eagle RS-A scores 88 vs 42 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Eagle RS-A scores 90 vs 71 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Eagle RS-A scores 94 vs 79 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Eagle RS-A scores 63 vs 48 on handling.
Tire A · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle RS-A
More comparisons
Also compared with
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife also compared with
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.