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Firestone WeatherGrip vs Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 2 road tests and 24 + 13 owner reviews. How we score

WeatherGrip is ahead, 66–58

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Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 65

    Dry

    WeatherGrip +20
    45
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAssurance WeatherReady
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 66 (est.)41
    Reviews found online6451

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 63.5 = 65

    Assurance WeatherReady: 60% × 40.7 + 40% × 50.5 = 45

    No road tests of dry for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 70

    Wet

    WeatherGrip +2
    68
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAssurance WeatherReady
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 70 (est.)72
    Reviews found online7062

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 70.4 (est.) + 40% × 70.1 = 70

    Assurance WeatherReady: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 62.2 = 68

    No road tests of wet for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 75

    Snow

    WeatherGrip +20
    55
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAssurance WeatherReady
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 73 (est.)55
    Reviews found online7756

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 73.2 (est.) + 40% × 77.1 = 75

    Assurance WeatherReady: 60% × 55 + 40% × 55.8 = 55

    No road tests of snow for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

  4. 65

    Comfort

    WeatherGrip +9
    56
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAssurance WeatherReady
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online6250

    WeatherGrip: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 62.4 = 65

    Assurance WeatherReady: 40% × 65.6 (est.) + 60% × 49.9 = 56

    No road tests of comfort for WeatherGrip or Assurance WeatherReady. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 68

    Noise

    WeatherGrip +6
    62
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAssurance WeatherReady
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6955

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 69.2 = 68

    Assurance WeatherReady: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 54.6 = 62

    No road tests of noise for WeatherGrip or Assurance WeatherReady. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 55

    Treadwear

    Assurance WeatherReady +10
    65
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAssurance WeatherReady
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests55≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online5464

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 55.2 + 40% × 53.9 = 55

    Assurance WeatherReady: 60% × 65.4 (est.) + 40% × 64 = 65

    No road tests of treadwear for Assurance WeatherReady. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 62

    Handling (owners)

    WeatherGrip +4
    58
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAssurance WeatherReady
    Reviews found online6258
Scores at a glance
CategoryFirestone WeatherGripGoodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Relative Score 66 58
Dry 65 45
Wet 70 68
Snow 75 55
Comfort 65 56
Noise 68 62
Treadwear 55 65
Handling (owners) 62 58

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The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryWeatherGripAssurance WeatherReadyΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #8/8 2022 Consumer Reports All-Season Tires #4/5 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A WeatherGrip

Pros

  • Outstanding snow and winter weather traction
  • Confident wet weather and rain grip
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Faster tread wear due to the softer rubber compound
  • Noticeable drop in fuel economy (MPG)
  • Subpar dry pavement performance compared to dedicated summer or standard all-season tires
All owner themes in the WeatherGrip review

Tire B Assurance WeatherReady

Pros

  • Excellent traction and handling in rain, snow, and winter weather conditions
  • Comfortable ride quality with low road noise
  • Stable and dependable braking performance

Cons

  • Premature tread wear with some sets failing well under 30,000 miles
  • Uneven wear issues reported by multiple users despite regular rotations
  • Softer tread compound can pick up rocks, cause vibrations, and increase susceptibility to punctures
All owner themes in the Assurance WeatherReady review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Firestone WeatherGrip B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
CategoryAll WeatherAll Weather
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4934
Rim diameters15″ – 19″15″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″10 - 11/32″
UTQG640 A A700 A A
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi60,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band
Max pressure44 psi50 - 51 psi
Sizes in common2626

Which one should you actually buy?

Firestone WeatherGrip

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

Winner: Firestone WeatherGrip — better dry, snow and comfort. Pick the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 65 vs 45 on dry.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 75 vs 55 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 65 vs 55 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 65 vs 56 on comfort.

Tire A · Firestone WeatherGrip
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WeatherGrip or Assurance WeatherReady?

Which is better in the wet, WeatherGrip or Assurance WeatherReady?

Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 68 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, WeatherGrip or Assurance WeatherReady?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 65 vs 45 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WeatherGrip or Assurance WeatherReady?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 75 vs 55 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WeatherGrip or Assurance WeatherReady?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 68 vs 62 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WeatherGrip or Assurance WeatherReady?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 65 vs 56 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WeatherGrip or Assurance WeatherReady?

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady, 65 vs 55 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology