90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
50 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition vs Goodyear Fortera SL Edition — 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
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Fortera HL Edition — better snow, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Fortera SL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Fortera SL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 80 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Fortera SL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 65 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Fortera SL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 77 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 100 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Fortera SL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 64 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Fortera SL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 100 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Fortera HL Edition | Goodyear Fortera SL Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 81 |
| Dry | 95 | 91 |
| Wet | 91 | 78 |
| Snow | 79 | 65 |
| Comfort | 93 | 89 |
| Noise | 92 | – |
| Treadwear | 86 | 72 |
| Handling | 100 | 100 |
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Headline score
90
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 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 Fortera HL Edition is widely regarded as a reliable, comfortable, and quiet tire, frequently chosen by owners as a direct replacement for factory-original equipment on SUVs and crossovers. While it excels in dry and wet road conditions, user consensus is sharply divided regarding its winter performance and tread longevity, with some users reporting exceptional mileage and others experiencing premature wear.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong handling and stability on dry and wet pavement
- High level of customer satisfaction as an OEM replacement
- Competitive pricing and value when purchased through online retailers
Cons
- Poor performance in heavy snow and icy conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear
- Potential for increased road noise as the tire ages
- Occasional reports of tread chipping under specific highway usage
Observations
- Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander owners frequently report high satisfaction with the tire's handling, though some note it is not a substitute for dedicated winter tires in rugged climates.
- Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia owners often cite the tire's longevity as a primary reason for purchasing the same model again as a replacement.
- Users note that the tire's performance is highly dependent on maintaining proper inflation pressure, with some suggesting that lower-grade versions of the tire may offer inferior results.
The Goodyear Fortera SL Edition is highly regarded for its refined road manners and aesthetic appeal, particularly among truck owners seeking a balance of comfort and performance. Users report a smooth, quiet highway experience and reliable handling characteristics, making it a strong choice for daily driving and light towing applications.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and smoothness at highway speeds
- Low noise levels for a quiet cabin experience
- Strong cornering grip and predictable steering response
- Stable performance under towing loads
Cons
- Limited feedback on long-term tread life in the provided data
- Performance profile is heavily skewed toward dry-weather usage
Observations
- Users with large-diameter setups, such as 22-inch wheels on full-size trucks, report high satisfaction with the tire's ability to maintain ride quality.
- The tire demonstrates structural stability when properly inflated for towing heavy travel trailers.
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Goodyear
81
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Fortera HL Edition — better snow, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition scores 79 vs 65 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition scores 86 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition scores 91 vs 78 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition scores 95 vs 91 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear Fortera HL Edition
Tire B · Goodyear Fortera SL Edition
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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.