66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
57/100
4 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife vs Yokohama Geolandar G91AV — 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
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
10 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama Geolandar G91AV — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G91AV leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 94 |
| SimpleTire owners | 85 | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G91AV leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | 100 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G91AV leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G91AV leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 94 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G91AV leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 100 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G91AV leads by 42
Why this score
| Source | Assurance MaxLife | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 48 | 90 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 82 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance MaxLife | Yokohama Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 85 |
| Dry | 79 | 93 |
| Wet | 42 | 71 |
| Snow | 74 | 86 |
| Comfort | 71 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 89 |
| Handling | 48 | 90 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 100
Tire B
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 Yokohama Geolandar G91AV receives mixed feedback, often serving as a polarizing original equipment tire for compact SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester. While many users praise its quiet operation, long-term durability, and comfort, others report significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction and premature tread wear depending on driving conditions and alignment maintenance.
Pros
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Impressive tread longevity for many long-term users
- Reliable performance in dry highway and city driving conditions
- Consistent performance across varying temperature ranges
Cons
- Noticeable lack of grip during wet-weather cornering
- Reports of premature wear or alignment sensitivity
- Tendency for wheel spin during acceleration
- Poor drainage performance in heavy rain
Observations
- Toyota RAV4 owners report a wide variance in tread life, ranging from 12,000 miles to over 60,000 miles.
- Subaru Forester users noted specific issues with lateral sliding and wheel spin, suggesting the tire may struggle with the vehicle's power delivery or chassis dynamics.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife | B · Yokohama Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring Summer tire | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 46 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 17″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 11 - 13/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 820 A B | 280 B A |
| Treadwear warranty | 85,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Vertical Serrated Band | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Goodyear
85
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama Geolandar G91AV — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama Geolandar G91AV scores 90 vs 48 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama Geolandar G91AV scores 71 vs 42 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Geolandar G91AV scores 92 vs 71 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama Geolandar G91AV scores 93 vs 79 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar G91AV
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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.