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Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

2

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across two all-weather group tests, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 shows top-tier overall performance (average overall position 1.5; 1st/11 and 2nd/9 with a “Highly recommended” award). The dominant pattern is a very balanced, confidence-inspiring on-road tire with standout dry-road handling feel and consistently strong wet-road performance, aligning with test comments describing it as “more consistent, well-balanced” and “the easiest and most consistent to drive fast.”

The main drawbacks appear when conditions shift to deeper standing water and efficiency-focused metrics. In the aquaplaning tests it drops to the bottom of the table (notably last in curved aquaplaning), and it also ranks at the bottom for rolling resistance. Winter performance is mixed: competent in one test (mostly top-5 for snow/ice), but clearly weaker in the other (bottom-tier for snow traction/handling and a large deficit in ice traction).

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Road Handling & Driver Confidence Strong
    • 1st place subjective dry handling in 2025 TireRack all-season/weather test (7.38 points, 1/11)
    • 1st place subjective dry handling in 2025 '7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested' (10 points, 1/7) and 2nd place objective dry handling (73.12 s, 2/8, +0.9% from best)
    • Article mention: “easiest and most consistent to drive fast, and the closest to a summer tire in terms of handling”
  • Wet Braking & Wet Handling (non-aquaplaning) Moderate
    • Wet handling 3/11 in TireRack test (33.79 s, +0.7% from best) and subjective wet handling 2/11 (+1.8% from best)
    • Wet braking 3/11 in TireRack test (46.63 m, +9.3% from best)
    • Wet braking and wet handling both 2/8 in 2025 test (32.85 m, +12.4% from best; 73.78 s, +3.1% from best)
  • Overall All-Weather Balance / Consistency Strong
    • Overall result 1/11 in 2025 TireRack all-season/weather test
    • Overall result 2/9 with “Highly recommended” award in 2025 all-weather test
    • Article mention: “delivered more consistent, well-balanced results across the full spectrum of tests”
Performance Weaknesses
  • Aquaplaning / Deep Water Performance Strong
    • Curved aquaplaning last place 7/7 in 2025 test (7.1 m/sec2, +25.3% from best)
    • Straight aquaplaning only 5/7 in 2025 test (79.5 km/h, +5% from best)
    • Article mention: “didn't so as well in the deeper water of the aquaplaning tests”
  • Snow & Ice Traction (inconsistent, can be bottom-tier) Moderate
    • Snow traction 8/8 in 2025 test (3.35 s, +8.8% from best) and snow handling 7/8 (+8.5% from best)
    • Ice traction 6/8 in 2025 test (10.42 s, +62.8% from best)
    • Contrast in TireRack test where winter metrics were mid-pack rather than weak (e.g., snow braking 3/11, ice braking 3/11), indicating variability by test/fitment
  • Efficiency (Rolling Resistance) and Objective Noise Moderate
    • Rolling resistance last place 7/7 in 2025 test (9.24 kg/t, +31.1% from best)
    • Noise last place 7/7 in 2025 test (72.9 dB, +3.7% from best)

Test History

1
of 11
2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tire Test

2025

The Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 is a standout performer, offering a plush and controlled ride on the road paired with almost sporty steering response. While there is some noticeable tread nois...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling
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2
of 9
The 7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested Highly Rec.

2025
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

The new Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 is solid all weather tire. It might not be the best in the snow, but it was only 4.6% off overall, and it excels in the dry and wet. This is the tire to fi...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning
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