Tests – · none yet Owners 48 · 129 reviews
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Goodyear Excellence vs Michelin Latitude Sport 3 — 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 0 + 0 road tests and 129 + 1,928 owner reviews. How we score
Latitude Sport 3 is ahead, 74–57
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Tests – · none yet Owners 75 · 1,928 reviews
“From 3 model you mention, only Alenza is designed for heavy vehicle/SUV, so longevity is better than other 2 for your Envoy even though the traction may not be the best. If you can find Pilot Sport 4 SUV, then it may be the best to replace Latitude Sport 3. I like Latitude Sport 3, the best in wet weather and great in dry, but it is true it is only 25000 miles lifetime.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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56
Dry
Latitude Sport 3 +1874Why this score
Source Excellence Latitude Sport 3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 61 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 50 77 Excellence: 60% × 60.6 (est.) + 40% × 50 = 56
Latitude Sport 3: 60% × 71.7 (est.) + 40% × 77 = 74
No road tests of dry for Excellence. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Latitude Sport 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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59
Wet
Latitude Sport 3 +1877Why this score
Source Excellence Latitude Sport 3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 76 (est.) Reviews found online 55 80 Excellence: 60% × 62.1 (est.) + 40% × 55 = 59
Latitude Sport 3: 60% × 75.6 (est.) + 40% × 79.7 = 77
No road tests of wet for Excellence. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Latitude Sport 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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48
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Excellence Latitude Sport 3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 58 (est.) – Reviews found online 33 – Excellence: 60% × 58.5 (est.) + 40% × 32.8 = 48
No road tests of snow for Excellence. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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58
Comfort
Latitude Sport 3 +967Why this score
Source Excellence Latitude Sport 3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 53 66 Excellence: 40% × 65.5 (est.) + 60% × 52.5 = 58
Latitude Sport 3: 40% × 68.2 (est.) + 60% × 66.4 = 67
No road tests of comfort for Excellence or Latitude Sport 3. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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57
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Excellence Latitude Sport 3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) – Reviews found online 44 – Excellence: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 43.7 = 57
No road tests of noise for Excellence. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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55
Treadwear
Latitude Sport 3 +1469Why this score
Source Excellence Latitude Sport 3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 60 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 49 70 Excellence: 60% × 60 (est.) + 40% × 48.5 = 55
Latitude Sport 3: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 69.8 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for Excellence. 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 Latitude Sport 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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52
Handling (owners)
Latitude Sport 3 +2375Why this score
Source Excellence Latitude Sport 3 Reviews found online 52 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Excellence | Michelin Latitude Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 57 | 74 |
| Dry | 56 | 74 |
| Wet | 59 | 77 |
| Snow | 48 | – |
| Comfort | 58 | 67 |
| Noise | 57 | – |
| Treadwear | 55 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 52 | 75 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
57
/ 100
Excellence
74
/ 100
Latitude Sport 3
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Excellence
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and smooth handling on long journeys
- Low road noise levels, providing a quiet cabin experience
- Strong dry traction and predictable handling under normal driving conditions
Cons
- Faster-than-average tread wear, leading to short overall tire lifespan
- Noticeable degradation in wet weather grip and increased susceptibility to aquaplaning as the tread wears down
- Soft sidewalls susceptible to bulging, blistering, or pothole damage
Tire B Latitude Sport 3
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry weather traction and braking performance
- Precise steering response and confident high-speed cornering stability
- Quiet, smooth ride quality that improves overall vehicle refinement
Cons
- High initial purchase price compared to alternative brands
- Increased road noise on coarse chip-seal or worn-out road surfaces
- Rapid tread wear reported on specific heavy or performance-oriented applications
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Goodyear Excellence
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Michelin Latitude Sport 3
Community opinion on the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 is mixed, with strong praise for dry traction, wet grip, and reduced road noise compared to OEM alternatives. However, users frequently criticize its relatively short tread life and limited cold-weather capability, with several noting crabbing or rough road droning. Many owners also debate replacing it with newer alternatives like the Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
audiworld.com
“Trying to decide which tire to change to. 255/45R20 Michelin Latitude Sport 3 was the OEM tire when I first bought the car new back in 2017. Lasted around 36k miles. Currently Using Bridgestone Alenza 001 and it's almost time for replacement. 43k miles on them. I'm deciding between Latitude Sport 3 101W AO and Pilot Sport 4s (105Y) XL. Price difference is about $50 dollars for the Pilot Sport 4s. Does anyone have experience with both these tires on the the Q5 2.0T FY model and how they perform? My driving style is not aggressive, but I do drive a bit fast.”
mbworld.org
“Are Michelin Latitude Sport 3 235/50R19 MO tires good on a GLB? I'm thinking of making the switch from Continental ProContact GX SSR 235/50ZR19 MOE tires that came on my 2022 GLB 35. The Continentals have somewhat sloppy handling, are too harsh over bumps and bounce too much for me over uneven pavement, particularly on the highway. Since the Michelins are summer tires and weigh about 2.5 pounds apiece less than the Continentals, I'm hoping the ride, responsiveness and handling will be better, plus I'm not concerned with Michelin's lower rated tread life. Going to 20" wheels aren't an option.”
rennlist.com
“I have the new Latitude Sport 3's on my '13 GTS. Had them installed ~early november after the stock tires were pretty much bald after 12k miles. I've got 23k miles on them so far and I can see them lasting another 5k or so. So far I've definitely preferred them over stock! They're definitely quieter on the road and they stick to the road when I feel like driving too fast!! I'll buy again for sure!!”
Top themes
#tread life longevity#wet and dry grip#road noise and comfort#cold weather crabbing#comparison to Pilot Sport#run-flat performance
Based on 37 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Excellence | B · Michelin Latitude Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 15 | 23 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 17″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 240 A A | 220 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 2 | 2 |
Which one should you actually buy?
57
/ 100
Goodyear Excellence
74
/ 100
Michelin Latitude Sport 3
Winner: Michelin Latitude Sport 3 — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Latitude Sport 3 scores 75 vs 52 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Latitude Sport 3 scores 74 vs 56 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Latitude Sport 3 scores 77 vs 59 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Latitude Sport 3 scores 69 vs 55 on treadwear.
Tire A · Goodyear Excellence
Tire B · Michelin Latitude Sport 3
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Excellence or Latitude Sport 3?
Which is better in the wet, Excellence or Latitude Sport 3?
Michelin Latitude Sport 3, 77 vs 59 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Excellence or Latitude Sport 3?
Michelin Latitude Sport 3, 74 vs 56 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Excellence or Latitude Sport 3?
Michelin Latitude Sport 3, 67 vs 58 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Excellence or Latitude Sport 3?
Michelin Latitude Sport 3, 69 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