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Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady vs Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 — 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 2 + 2 road tests and 13 + 129 owner reviews. How we score

Assurance WeatherReady 2 is ahead, 77–58

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Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
Tire BGoodyear

Assurance WeatherReady 2

All Weather

± 6

Tests 75 · 2 tests Owners 82 · 129 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test (dry handling (tester's mark))

Category by category

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

  1. 44

    Dry

    Assurance WeatherReady 2 +34
    78
    Why this score
    SourceAssurance WeatherReadyAssurance WeatherReady 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests4075
    Reviews found online5082

    Assurance WeatherReady: 60% × 40.4 + 40% × 49.7 = 44

    Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 82.4 = 78

  2. 68

    Wet

    Assurance WeatherReady 2 +13
    81
    Why this score
    SourceAssurance WeatherReadyAssurance WeatherReady 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests7275
    Reviews found online6290

    Assurance WeatherReady: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 61.8 = 68

    Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 74.6 + 40% × 90.1 = 81

  3. 58

    Snow

    Assurance WeatherReady 2 +21
    79
    Why this score
    SourceAssurance WeatherReadyAssurance WeatherReady 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests5580
    Reviews found online6277

    Assurance WeatherReady: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 61.6 = 58

    Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 80 + 40% × 76.9 = 79

  4. 55

    Comfort

    Assurance WeatherReady 2 +23
    78
    Why this score
    SourceAssurance WeatherReadyAssurance WeatherReady 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online4982

    Assurance WeatherReady: 40% × 64.7 (est.) + 60% × 49.2 = 55

    Assurance WeatherReady 2: 40% × 71.4 (est.) + 60% × 82.2 = 78

    No road tests of comfort for Assurance WeatherReady. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Assurance WeatherReady 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 62

    Noise

    Assurance WeatherReady 2 +5
    67
    Why this score
    SourceAssurance WeatherReadyAssurance WeatherReady 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 66 (est.)63
    Reviews found online5475

    Assurance WeatherReady: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.2 = 62

    Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 62.6 + 40% × 74.9 = 67

    No road tests of noise for Assurance WeatherReady. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 65

    Treadwear

    Assurance WeatherReady 2 +10
    75
    Why this score
    SourceAssurance WeatherReadyAssurance WeatherReady 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online6481

    Assurance WeatherReady: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.1 = 65

    Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 71.6 (est.) + 40% × 80.7 = 75

    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 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Assurance WeatherReady 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 58

    Handling (owners)

    Assurance WeatherReady 2 +17
    75
    Why this score
    SourceAssurance WeatherReadyAssurance WeatherReady 2
    Reviews found online5875
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear Assurance WeatherReadyGoodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
Relative Score 58 77
Dry 44 78
Wet 68 81
Snow 58 79
Comfort 55 78
Noise 62 67
Treadwear 65 75
Handling (owners) 58 75

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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.

DisciplineCategoryAssurance WeatherReadyAssurance WeatherReady 2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 91% #4/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test 96% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 95% #3/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test 100% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #3/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test 94% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 94% #5/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test 78% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 94% #2/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test 96% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 94% #2/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test 92% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #4/5 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test #7/7 Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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

Tire B Assurance WeatherReady 2

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather grip and performance
  • Strong traction and handling in snow and winter conditions
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality over rough pavement

Cons

  • Noticeable reduction in fuel economy or EV range
  • Potential for mild tread hum or road noise as mileage increases
  • Higher initial purchase price compared to standard all-season tires
All owner themes in the Assurance WeatherReady 2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
CategoryAll WeatherAll Weather
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available3478
Rim diameters15″ – 20″16″ – 22″
Tread depth10 - 11/32″11/32″
UTQG700 A A700 A A
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi60,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated BandVertical Serrated Band
Max pressure50 - 51 psi50 - 51 psi
Sizes in common2222

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2

Winner: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 — better dry, comfort and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 scores 78 vs 44 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 scores 78 vs 55 on comfort.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 scores 79 vs 58 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 scores 75 vs 58 on handling.

Tire A · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
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Assurance WeatherReady or Assurance WeatherReady 2?

Which is better in the wet, Assurance WeatherReady or Assurance WeatherReady 2?

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2, 81 vs 68 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Assurance WeatherReady or Assurance WeatherReady 2?

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2, 78 vs 44 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Assurance WeatherReady or Assurance WeatherReady 2?

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2, 79 vs 58 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Assurance WeatherReady or Assurance WeatherReady 2?

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2, 67 vs 62 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Assurance WeatherReady or Assurance WeatherReady 2?

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2, 78 vs 55 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Assurance WeatherReady or Assurance WeatherReady 2?

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2, 75 vs 65 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