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Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT vs Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT — 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.

Tire A Goodyear

Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT

Premium Touring All Season tire

Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
30 owner reviews
Dry
91
Wet
85
Snow
84
Comfort
90
Noise
91
Treadwear
87
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT — better handling. Pick the Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT if wet 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) Wrangler TrailRunner AT leads by 1
A — Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT
91
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
92
Why this score
SourceWrangler Fortitude HTWrangler TrailRunner AT
Tire Rack owners 75 80
Tyre Reviews owners 80 65

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Wrangler TrailRunner AT leads by 4
A — Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT
85
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
89
Why this score
SourceWrangler Fortitude HTWrangler TrailRunner AT
Tire Rack owners 60 75
Tyre Reviews owners 63 75

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wrangler TrailRunner AT leads by 2
A — Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT
84
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
86
Why this score
SourceWrangler Fortitude HTWrangler TrailRunner AT
Tire Rack owners 83 87
Tyre Reviews owners 85 45

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT
90
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
90
Why this score
SourceWrangler Fortitude HTWrangler TrailRunner AT
Tire Rack owners 58 70
Tyre Reviews owners 93 60

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT
91
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
91

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Wrangler TrailRunner AT leads by 1
A — Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT
87
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
88
Why this score
SourceWrangler Fortitude HTWrangler TrailRunner AT
Tire Rack owners 83 83
Tyre Reviews owners 70 55

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wrangler Fortitude HT leads by 45
A — Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT
70
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
25
Why this score
SourceWrangler Fortitude HTWrangler TrailRunner AT
Tyre Reviews owners 70 25

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT vs Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Wrangler Fortitude HTGoodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
Relative Score 86 82
Dry 91 92
Wet 85 89
Snow 84 86
Comfort 90 90
Noise 91 91
Treadwear 87 88
Handling 70 25

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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 Wrangler Fortitude HT

The Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude H/T is generally regarded as a comfortable, quiet, and long-lasting highway tire, making it a popular choice for daily commuting and light-duty truck use. While users frequently praise its smooth ride and fuel efficiency, it is widely considered unsuitable for off-road conditions, snow, or ice, where traction performance is notably lacking.

Pros

  • Excellent tread life and durability
  • Quiet and smooth highway ride quality
  • Improved fuel economy compared to all-terrain alternatives
  • Strong value proposition for factory-replacement needs

Cons

  • Poor traction in snow, ice, and heavy rain
  • Inadequate performance for off-road or mud environments
  • Reports of vibration and balancing issues in some units
  • Mediocre dry pavement grip under acceleration

Observations

  • Owners of full-size trucks like the Chevrolet Silverado Z71 noted that while the tire excels on pavement, it is ill-suited for the off-road capabilities expected of the Z71 trim.
  • Some users reported uneven tread wear on larger SUVs like the Ford Expedition, even when maintaining proper inflation pressures.
Tire B Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT

The Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner A/T (often referenced as the Wrangler SRA in user feedback) is widely regarded as a reliable, value-oriented OEM tire that excels in highway comfort, low road noise, and dry-road handling. While many owners report impressive tread life and consistent performance for daily commuting and light towing, it is frequently noted as being less capable in severe winter conditions or demanding off-road environments compared to more aggressive all-terrain alternatives.

Pros

  • Excellent ride comfort and minimal road noise
  • High value-to-price ratio
  • Strong longevity and tread life for many users
  • Predictable handling on dry and wet pavement

Cons

  • Limited off-road capability compared to dedicated A/T tires
  • Inconsistent performance in deep snow or icy conditions
  • Occasional reports of premature sidewall cracking
  • Some users report difficulty with balancing

Observations

  • Owners of full-size trucks (Ram 1500, Silverado) frequently cite these as reliable OEM replacements that maintain factory-like ride quality.
  • Users towing trailers or heavy loads report satisfaction with the LT-rated versions for stability and safety.
  • Drivers operating primarily on gravel or harsh terrain note that the tire is better suited for pavement and light duty rather than rugged off-road use.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT B · Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tire—
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
Sizes available71
Rim diameters16″ – 18″15″
Tread depth10 - 15/32″11 - 15/32″
UTQG680 A B580 A B
Treadwear warranty—55,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated BandRaised Outline White Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering
Max pressure50 - 83 psi51 - 80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT — better handling. Pick the Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT if wet matters most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT scores 70 vs 25 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT scores 89 vs 85 on wet.

Tire A · Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT
Tire B · Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT

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.