Summer tire Updated September 2026

Goodyear OptiGrip review

Name: Goodyear OptiGrip
Brand: Goodyear

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 61 · 16 reviews analysed

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Goodyear OptiGrip has a Relative Score of 64 out of 100 among summer tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 1 times. 16 owner reviews rate it 61 out of 100. 67% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

61/100

From 16 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 67%

Dry

Overall dry

Corner stability

Dry traction

Steering response

Wet

Overall wet

Wet traction

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 16 owner reviews found online.

The Goodyear OptiGrip is widely recognized for its superior wet-weather traction and consistent performance throughout the life of the tread. While many users praise its safety and longevity, the tire is frequently criticized for significant road noise issues and inconsistent dry-weather handling.

Pros

Exceptional wet-weather grip and safety
Consistent performance as the tread wears down
Good overall tread life and durability
Comfortable ride quality on uneven road surfaces

Cons

High levels of road noise, often described as intrusive
Mediocre dry-weather performance and feedback
Reports of premature sidewall cracking
Noticeable 'bedding-in' period required for optimal grip

Worth knowing

Users reported that road noise becomes significantly more pronounced as the tires wear, often leading to concerns about mechanical issues like wheel bearings.
The tire's unique tread design is effective at maintaining wet grip, though some users noted that dry-weather performance feels less precise compared to dedicated performance tires.