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Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 2 2025 2 publications

Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 2nd.

  • 4Independent tests
  • 1Test wins
  • 2Podium finishes
  • 2ndAverage finish
  • 70%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2

4 tests in 2025

0%50%100%2025Average 70%The 7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested (2025): P2 of 7, Beat 67% of the field2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tire Test (2025): P1 of 11, Beat 100% of the fieldThe BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27 (2025): P4 of 8, Beat 43% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
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  • Average 70%
The latest test

The BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27 P4 of 8

The Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 finished joint fourth. It was my favorite tire to drive in the wet, with the sharpest steering of the group, and it was second only to the Michelin in both ice tests. In the snow it was stable but needed a delicate touch, and its rolling resistance is the big weakness, which will cost you more over the life of the tire. I still run it on one of my own cars and I'm very happy with it. Buy it if you value wet grip and steering feel over fuel economy.

Strong: Dry Braking, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Subj. Comfort Weak: Rolling Resistance Winner: Continental SecureContact AW

Record by discipline

Where the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 3 P3 of 9 76% -
Dry Handling 2 P3 of 8 71% -
Subj. Dry Handling 3 P2.3 of 8.7 81% 2
Wet
Wet Braking 3 P2.7 of 9 79% -
Wet Handling 3 P2.3 of 9 84% -
Subj. Wet Handling 3 P1.7 of 9 92% 1
Wet Circle 1 P4 of 8 57% -
Straight Aqua 2 P5 of 7.5 38% -
Curved Aquaplaning 2 P6.5 of 7.5 14% -
Snow
Snow Braking 3 P4.3 of 9 55% -
Snow Traction 3 P6.3 of 9 30% -
Snow Handling 3 P5.7 of 9 38% -
Subj. Snow Handling 2 P5 of 7.5 37% -
Snow Cornering 1 P5 of 8 43% -
Ice
Ice Braking 3 P3 of 9 74% -
Ice Traction 2 P4 of 8 57% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P2 of 7.5 85% -
Subj. Noise 1 P5 of 7 33% -
Noise 2 P6 of 7.5 21% -
Value
Value 2 P5.5 of 7.5 31% -
Rolling Resistance 2 P7.5 of 7.5 0% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Bridgestone WeatherPeak 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind Compare with WeatherPeak 3 3 0 - 100%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind Compare with CrossClimate 2 AW 3 1 2 - 33%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady Predecessor 2 0 4th 13%
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 This tire 4 1 2nd 70%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 3 tests. Updated September 29, 2026.

Across three independent all-season/all-weather tests, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 comes through as a consistently high-performing, well-balanced touring all-weather tire, typically finishing at the sharp end overall (1/11 in the 2024 Tire Rack all-season & all-weather test; 2/7 with a “Highly recommended” award in a 2025 all-weather group test). Testers repeatedly describe a confident, planted feel with strong wet and dry capability, and it is regularly highlighted for being easy and consistent to drive quickly (“benchmark”, “standout performer”, “deliberate, consistent handling”).

The main caveats are that its performance is not uniformly class-leading in standing-water aquaplaning and efficiency, and winter extremes can be more mid-pack. In the 2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test it was notably weak in curved aquaplaning (7/7, +25.3% from best) and recorded the highest rolling resistance (7/7, +31.1% from best), with testers also noting “some noticeable tread noise”. Snow/ice results vary by test: it can be competitive (e.g. snow braking 3/11 and ice braking 3/11 in the Tire Rack 11-tire test), but can also slide back versus the best all-weather/winter-biased rivals (e.g. snow traction 8/8 and ice traction 6/8 in the 2025 7-tire test).

Performance Strengths

  • Ride comfort Strong in 3 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Rated best for subjective comfort (1/7) in Tire Rack Touring All-Season test, 2025
    • Described as a “plush and controlled ride on the road” (Tire Rack 11-tire test, 2025 write-up)
    • Very strong subjective comfort (2/7, +5% from best) in the 2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test
  • Wet handling Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Fastest wet handling lap (1/7 cross-field context) in Tire Rack Touring All-Season test, 2025
    • Wet handling 3/11, only +0.7% from best (Tire Rack 11-tire test, 2025)
    • Wet handling 2/8, +3.1% from best (2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test)
  • Dry handling Strong in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Best subjective dry handling (1/11) in Tire Rack 11-tire test, 2025
    • Dry handling 2/8, only +0.9% from best (2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test)
    • Tester comment: “deliberate, consistent handling that easily manages emergency maneuvers” (Tire Rack 11-tire test, 2025)
  • Wet braking Moderate in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Wet braking 3/11 (46.63 m), +9.3% from best (Tire Rack 11-tire test, 2025)
    • Wet braking 2/8 (32.85 m), +12.4% from best (2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test)
    • Won wet braking in the Tire Rack Touring All-Season comparison (1/7 cross-field context), 2025
  • Dry grip Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Wet grip Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Curved aquaplaning 7/7, +25.3% from best (2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test)
    • Straight aquaplaning 5/7, +5% from best (2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test)
    • Tester verdict: “Weaker hydroplaning performance” (2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test)
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Rolling resistance 7/7 (9.24 kg/t), +31.1% from best (2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test)
    • Tester verdict: “highest rolling resistance of the test” and “small hit on economy” (2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test)
  • Road noise Moderate in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Subjective noise 6/7, +15.2% from best (Tire Rack Touring All-Season test, 2025)
    • Measured noise 7/7 (72.9 dB), +3.7% from best (2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test)
    • Tester comment: “some noticeable tread noise” (Tire Rack 11-tire test, 2025)
  • Snow traction Moderate in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Snow traction 8/8, +8.8% from best (2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test)
    • Snow traction 5/11, +8.1% from best (Tire Rack 11-tire test, 2025)
    • Tester verdict: “not the best on snow” (2025 '7 Best All Weather Tires' test)

Every test, newest first 4

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 4 tests
P4 of 8 Beat 43% of the field

The BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27

Tire Reviews 235/45 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 finished joint fourth. It was my favorite tire to drive in the wet, with the sharpest steering of the group, and it was second only to the Michelin in both ice tests. In the snow it was stable but needed a delicate touch, and its rolling resistance is the big weakness, which will cost you more over the life of the tire. I still run it on one of my own cars and I'm very happy with it. Buy it if you value wet grip and steering feel over fuel economy.

StrongDry BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingIce BrakingIce TractionSubj. Comfort WeakRolling Resistance WinnerContinental SecureContact AW

P1 of 11 Beat 100% of the field

2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tire Test

Tire Rack 215/55 R17

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 noise, its on-track performance is excellent. In both wet and dry conditions, it feels incredibly solid, planted, and confident, with strong grip and deliberate, consistent handling that easily manages emergency maneuvers. This reliability extends to winter, where it provides authoritative and secure performance in snow and on ice, making it a top-tier contender.

StrongSubj. Dry HandlingSubj. Wet Handling

P2 of 7 Beat 67% of the field

The 7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested

Tire Reviews 225/65 R17 Tested by Tire Reviews Highly Rec.

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 fit if you live in a region with milder winters, and you don't mind taking a small hit on economy thanks to the high rolling resistance.

StrongDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingSubj. Comfort WeakCurved AquaplaningSnow TractionSnow HandlingSubj. Snow HandlingNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerMichelin CrossClimate 2 AW

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