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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Kumho Solus TA31 — 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.

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Tire B Kumho

Kumho Solus TA31

All Season Premium Touring tires

Kumho Solus TA31 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
75
Wet
64
Snow
44
Comfort
74
Noise
–
Treadwear
63
Handling
64

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better snow, wet and treadwear. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 17
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
92
B — Kumho Solus TA31
75
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonSolus TA31
Tire Rack owners 82 85
Tyre Reviews owners 80 74
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 23
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
87
B — Kumho Solus TA31
64
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonSolus TA31
Tire Rack owners 71 77
Tyre Reviews owners 75 63
SimpleTire owners 88 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 29
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
73
B — Kumho Solus TA31
44
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonSolus TA31
Tire Rack owners 59 57
Tyre Reviews owners 30 43
SimpleTire owners 75 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 16
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
90
B — Kumho Solus TA31
74
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonSolus TA31
Tire Rack owners 74 78
Tyre Reviews owners 85 73
SimpleTire owners 91 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
89
B — Kumho Solus TA31
–
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonSolus TA31
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 21
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
84
B — Kumho Solus TA31
63
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonSolus TA31
Tire Rack owners 69 78
Tyre Reviews owners 20 61
SimpleTire owners 87 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 1
A — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
65
B — Kumho Solus TA31
64
Why this score
SourceAssurance All-SeasonSolus TA31
Tyre Reviews owners 65 64

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Kumho Solus TA31: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Assurance All-SeasonKumho Solus TA31
Relative Score 83 64
Dry 92 75
Wet 87 64
Snow 73 44
Comfort 90 74
Noise 89 –
Treadwear 84 63
Handling 65 64

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Tire A

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.

Tire A Goodyear Assurance All-Season

The Goodyear Assurance All Season is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, comfortable, and quiet tire suitable for daily commuting in moderate climates. While many users report excellent longevity and value, a notable segment of the user base experiences significant premature tread wear and subpar performance in heavy snow or icy conditions.

Pros

  • High level of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Reliable dry and wet weather traction for non-aggressive drivers
  • Strong tread life for many users, with some reporting over 60,000 miles

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, with reports of premature wear well before the warranty limit
  • Poor performance in winter conditions, specifically on ice and deep snow
  • Occasional reports of vibration and balance issues immediately after installation
  • Reduced traction during heavy rain compared to premium alternatives

Observations

  • Users on mid-size SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V generally report high satisfaction regarding ride quality and noise levels.
  • Drivers of heavier vehicles or those in mountainous, snowy regions report that the tire struggles to maintain grip, suggesting it is better suited for flat, temperate environments.
Tire B Kumho Solus TA31

The Kumho Solus TA31 receives a polarized reception, with users divided between those who value its quiet ride and affordability and those who find its handling and longevity lacking. While some drivers report excellent value and high mileage, others express significant concerns regarding stability during emergency maneuvers and premature tread wear.

Pros

  • Low noise levels and high ride comfort
  • Strong value for money
  • Attractive aesthetic design
  • Reliable performance for conservative, daily driving

Cons

  • Unpredictable handling during emergency maneuvers
  • Concerns regarding premature or uneven tread wear
  • Poor stability control compared to premium competitors
  • Reports of inconsistent tire pressure retention

Observations

  • Users noted that low-profile versions of this tire appear more susceptible to accelerated wear.
  • Front-wheel-drive vehicle owners reported higher-than-average wear rates on the front axle.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season B · Kumho Solus TA31
Category—All Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available5119
Rim diameters14″ – 20″15″ – 20″
Tread depth9/32″9.5/32″
UTQG600 A B500 A A
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi60,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Kumho

Winner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better snow, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 73 vs 44 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 87 vs 64 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 84 vs 63 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 92 vs 75 on dry.

Tire A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
Tire B · Kumho Solus TA31

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.