Goodyear Snow Tires

Initial Review, 13000 Miles on Tires
January 18, 2012

I picked up some AT2s last spring and I have been nothing but 100% happy, especially in comparison to the Goodyear Wranglers - Two sets, RT/S and SR-A, both of which are a joke for a number of reasons.

The AT2s are wearing very well at the recommended tire pressure (33) which is unusual for an A/T tire, they provide excellent traction on road and off road on dry days, but I do wish the tread cleared mud a little better, but for an A/T it's very good. They really shine in the snow and ice - I haven't had to curtail any of my off-road activities for the sake of snow and seeing as I don't have a winch, that's a pretty big deal to still be wheeling in the pit with a stock Wrangler in the middle of winter in Maine, these tires are that good in the snow. Worth every penny!

Initial Review, 35000 Miles on Tires
January 16, 2012

These General Altimax tires were purchased to replace a set of Goodyear Triple Tread Assurances that had lasted about 45,000 miles. Warranty at the time for the Goodyears was around 80,000 I believe, so I was disappointed in the life of the GoodYear tires, especially relative to their expense. I try not to let more than 9,000 or 10,000 go by before rotating, and my driving would be considered average, although now with two teens I lean more to the grandma end of the scale in a sad attempt to set an example.

The Generals performed fairly well. Dry and wet handling & braking were good, and snow handling was very good. I rated ice traction as five/ten, but I wouldn't expect much better from an all season tire. Cornering was a seven, probably due more to the vehicle's standard suspension components than the tire. Treadwear I've given a six only because at 35,000 miles they're down to Washington's head on the quarter, well below what the current Altimax HP warranty is, and most likely less than the warranty when I bought them (most likely 50,000-60,000). Three years and 35,000 miles, even on Chicagoland roads, is so-so. I found them to be a quiet tire even on some of the concrete highways in between here and FLA. A good friend who is quite particular about tire noise was very impressed with the Altimax HPs lack of road noise.

Overall I found them to be good performers, if not a little short on life. As I look at the Goodyears and see decent reviews, I remember that given what I paid for them they didn't last as long as they were supposed to, so why spend the extra money for them? Consumer Reports consistently rates Michelins as good tires, but with poor performance in the snow. They too are more expensive.

As a result, I'm sticking with the Altimax HPs for a new set of tires, and we'll see if we can't get the grey beast from the current odometer reading of 115,000 all the way to 160,000 with these new shoes.

Initial Review, 2000 Miles on Tires
January 18, 2012

I was initially a bit leery as the OEM tires on this vehicle were low-end Goodyears with very poor wet ability that I ditched with only 1000 miles on them when I moved to BF Goodrich Traction T/As for their responsiveness and wet capabilities (I live is a VERY rainy area - near Seattle, WA).

I've been VERY pleased with these Goodyears, however: Excellent wet and dry traction, good resistance to hydroplaning, reasonable traction in light to medium snow, and incredibly quiet, comfortable ride.

The "turn-in" or "cut-in" is no where near as crisp as the BFGs, it almost feels as if there is a delay somehow built in, but the cornering and straight-line stability is phenomenal. A very easy tire to drive on the highway. Doesn't nibble, is amazingly quiet and smooth, and somehow reduces the need for near constant corrections. Very smooth over road imperfections.

For spirited driving, they are somewhat sluggish, and feel "heavy." For more moderate driving styles, they are fantastic.

Glad I bought 'em, will definitely buy them again.

Initial Review, 37000 Miles on Tires
January 17, 2012

Got them stock on my Beca. Dangerous in snow and/or ice. It's like sledding not driving. Tread looks pretty good at 37k so materials and design leave a lot to be desired.Wear is perfectly even on all 4. Continental CrossContact LX20 looks a lot more appealing right now for only 30$ more (per tire). Fuel economy is not that great either with LS-2's. I've had them stock on my other vehicle too and they were pretty good first year around and about 15k miles but their traction nosedived from that point on. NO mOrE LS-2's for me.

Initial Review, 78000 Miles on Tires
January 17, 2012

I bought my 2005 Corolla CE used in February 2010 with these factory tires on it. I was going to buy brand new tires then, but the tread was still pretty good, so I didn't replace them until December 2011 when I got a flat. I didn't investigate the flat because I was planning on buying new tires anyway. I live in the Midwest and we got a lot of snow in late 2010 - early 2011. The tires performed great in the snow, I slid only once while I had the original tires and it was only slightly after a snow/ice storm.

Others rate these tires as low - average quality. I'm sure there are better tires out there, but I'm not a "performance" driver and all I want are some decent tires for my economy car. The most important thing to me is that they work well in wet/icy conditions. I also maintained my tires (inflation, rotation, etc.). I think for the price, the quality is better than 'average.' As long as I have this car, I'll probably continue to use these tires because I don't have any complaints.

Initial Review, 3000 Miles on Tires
January 16, 2012

What an amazing tire. Took me weeks to find the right tire, glad I found a winner. This truck has been everywhere, from the most grubby off road trips ( including Whipsaw ) to the most horrendous snow falls. When on road, I drive very fast, and aggressive, and these tires have been great. Few minor things, such as, the speed rating isn't that high (160km) and cornering isn't as smooth as the OEM mall terrian " Rugged Trails. "
It was hard between these and the BFG KO's, but in same places I go, there is deep thick clay mud, this renders the KO's useless.
Do you research.

Initial Review, 56000 Miles on Tires
January 16, 2012

Tire came oem on my Subaru. Just ready to replace at 56k. Good tread wear great traction in all conditions. Have driven right past many other AWD's spinning in the snow. Probably my Subaru more than the tires. But no complaints. I'm sad that there is no treadware warranty. That might stop me buying another set. The guy with the jeep complaining they ---- in snow doesn't realize it's his jeep and not the tires.

2 or 3 of my tires have multiple foreign objects in them, and have had for years, with no additional damage. No need for plugs. One tire needs occasional air, but not any more often then I would normally check my tires. So, they've been tuff.

This is the only Goodyear I've ever owned that I really liked.

Initial Review, 30000 Miles on Tires
January 19, 2012

These are fantastic tires for the purpose the are designed. I work construction and drive around muddy sites all the time. Never had a flat, they are fantastic in the snow and rain! once had goodyear wranglers and felt like i was driving on ice every time it rained! now, in some cases i stop qucker in the rain than our audi with anti lock brakes! I assume the lins share of the difference is the difference between high performance all sesons and these. the main sipes on these tires are big enough to get a finger into! you wont go wrong with these. I kkep them slightly overinflated, and imroved my mileage from 9-10MPG on the old wranglers to 13-14 on these!

Initial Review, 3000 Miles on Tires
January 11, 2012

These tires are amazing! Best snow tire I have ever had hands down! The deeper the snow the better these tires do. Tires are much quieter than I expected. Would DEFINITELY purchase again! stop reading and buy these tires already!

Initial Review, 70600 Miles on Tires
January 26, 2012

These are the OEM tires on my Fusion. I had the same tires on a Taurus SHO and loved them. I still have about 15-20,000 miles remaining before I have to replace them. Love the tread life! They handle great in cornering and dry pavement. No issues on wet pavement or light snow. Not the greatest tire in deeper snow, but what performance tire is going to handle great in moderate to deep snow???

Initial Review, 77000 Miles on Tires
January 16, 2012

After reading the various reviews for this tire, I've realized that the experience is most definitely dependent on the vehicle on which these tires are mounted. I have the original Wranglers on my 2005 Jeep Liberty, and I have 76000 miles on them. I live in New England, and I've deriven them in many types of weather conditions.

Last winter, we experienced a great deal of snow. I put the vehicle in 4 Low to climb an unpolowed hill next to my apartment building. NO slippage, No issues whatsoever climbing a 15 degree grade in 8 inches of snow. It was as if I was driving a tank. A few years back, I tested the tires and the vehicle in an unplowed parking lot in which 12 inches of snow had fallen. Without even engaging 4WD, the tire and vehicle handled fine and the driving experience was minimally difficult.

I can't say that this is a one size/ situation fits all tire, but then what company can claim that they make a tire that is the best in every conceivable driving situation?

Bottom line: For an SUV that will be driven in moderately snowy conditions, this tire is optimal. Tread life? I'm on the OEMs with 76000 miles left and could probably pass one more inspection, but it's time for new sneakers, so the Jeep will be getting these one more time.

Initial Review, 68000 Miles on Tires
January 23, 2012

Closing in on 70K miles and still have a good 10K more left in treadwear. I used my F350 4WD Crew Cab for On/Off road, and tow a 16,000 lb 5th wheel trailer. These tires have NEVER disappointed me in any way. They are very quiet and have a respectable ride for a truck tire. They are light years better than the stock ContiTrac tires. These tires really hold the road in wet, dry, & off-road driving. Have limited use of them in snow, but when I have they did a surprisingly good job in the snowy mountain roads.

They do cost a bit more, but they are worth every extra penny as they will last you a good 70-75K miles if you balance & rotate them regularly. I won't hesitate to buy another set when mine finally hit the wear bars.

Initial Review, 10000 Miles on Tires
January 26, 2012

Amazing Tire. Its been handling the Minnesota winter just fine. Drove through 8 inches of snow without a problem and I don't have ABS or TC. Amazing tire. Better in the snow than many winter tires I have used before. And also amazingly quiet and comfortable at highway speeds. Almost no noise even at 80mph+.

Initial Review, 34000 Miles on Tires
August 15, 2007

These tires came as OEM on my truck when I purchased it new off the lot, they have been rotated every other oil change and for the most part have been fairly good, especially in the deep snow, however, wet raction is not very good and they hydroplane very easily, the noise level is not bad for this size and tread design of tire. I have had to replace one of the tires due to sidewall failure, it would screech every time I went around a corner, made a kind of rubbing sound during normal driving and made the truck vibrate at certain speeds, it looked as if it was dry rotted but the other three tires show no signs of this problem.

Initial Review, 1000 Miles on Tires
January 22, 2012

I only have a few miles on these tires but in those few miles have encountered every possible on road and most off road conditions. Good but not great on very wet roads, very good in light rain as well very good on dry roads. This tire its so good on snow and ice they almost take the fun out of winter driving although not as good as a dedicated snow tire. If you need an AT tire this is a great choice.

Initial Review, 7000 Miles on Tires
September 12, 2008

Put these Wrangler SilentArmors on my Ranger FX4 about a year ago. After 7,000 miles I can definitely recommend these tires. Highway driving is very good for an all-terrain tire. They are quiet and have improved the handling characteristics of my truck. They provide good traction in the snow and ice, and I've been able to drive in conditions in 2WD that required 4WD before. I have also taken these tires off-road and they perform very well there also. Although I have not taken them on any extreme trails, they have done well on dry washboard, and slick rocks and muddy forest roads. Finally, the tread does not look like it has diminished at all after 7,000 miles.

Initial Review, 1000 Miles on Tires
January 23, 2012

I ordered these tires ro replace my original SR-A's that came with the Jeep. I put 73,000 miles on them and still had at least another 10,000 miles of tread left. I purchased the new tires because I wanted to be ready for the snow. I wanted the best traction without getting snow or mud tires. I do a lot of highway driving back and forth to work (100 miles per day) and wanted the geat ride I was accustomed to. The price was right and I got a really good deal.

Initial Review, 3000 Miles on Tires
January 23, 2012

I have these on an 07 Odyssey. For an all season tire, I find these to be very good in light snow both on the highway and in town. Rain performance is very good as well. So far I am pleased with the overall performance.

Initial Review, 1000 Miles on Tires
November 12, 2011

When my Goodyear Assurance TripleTreds reached their last legs, I began scouting for a new, cost-effective replacement. Since I work for a local tire distributor, I chose these based on my experience with them every day. I wasn't let down. Very cost-effective, very performance-oriented tire. I have a hairpin turn every day on an off-ramp that I can take now at around 45 mph with no give. They drive more silent than anything I've ever experience. The look is beautiful as well. Very receptive to tire shine products. No snow or ice experience yet, but my rain experience was pleasant as well. Steering response is near-perfect, but not at the level of the TTs; I assume due to price and quality of build. These are very satisfactory as a near-budget replacement.