Nowadays, the market is full of tires that claim the ability to improve fuel consumption; among the most popular ones is the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max. As claimed by the manufacturer, this is a tire that can help save you around 2,600 miles of fuel throughout its lifespan. Is that a fact, or is it just a marketing gimmick? We attempt to address that question in this Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max review.
Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max (Our Review)
Overall Assessment
The Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max flaunts a unique design that enables it to achieve superb traction on dry surfaces. The design consists of large shoulder blocks, a continuous center rib, and circumferential shoulder grooves. This combination of design elements also ensures ideal stability and traction on wet surfaces as well as a lengthy tread lifespan.
The tire’s performance on wet terrain is nothing short of impressive, courtesy of the dual Aquachannel grooves that aid in eliminating the risk of hydroplaning by expelling water from beneath the tread. Further, the tire incorporates zig-zag micro-grooves that, along with the tread notches found at the center of the tire, grant the tire a lot of biting edges for improved grip on wet and snowy terrain.
However, you must keep in mind that this isn’t a winter-specific tire, so its winter performance might disappoint you if you have very hard expectations. Also, the tire can be a little noisy, but that’s just us nitpicking.
Pros:
- Excellent traction on dry and wet terrain
- Admirable performance in light snow
- Reliable handling and responsive steering
- Comfortable riding experience
Cons:
- Not the quietest all-terrain tire
Vehicles That Can Use Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max
The Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max is an all-season tire that’s designed for drivers of sedans, coupes, crossovers, and minivans. Below is a list of some of the most popular vehicles that are compatible with the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max.
- Dodge: Caliber, Grand Caravan
- Pontiac: Torrent
- Chevrolet: Malibu, Impala, Cruze
- Chrysler: PT Cruiser, Town & Country
- Toyota: Prius, Corolla, Camry, Sienna, Yaris
- Volkswagen: Jetta
- Ford: Focus, Fusion, Taurus, Mustang
- Honda: Odyssey, CRV, Accord, Civic,
- Jeep: Grand Cherokee
- Nissan: Versa, Altima
Sizes and Specs
| Sizes | Available Specs |
| 14 Inches | P185/65R-14 85H BSW |
| 15 Inches | P185/60R-15 84T VSB 185/65R-15 88H BSW P195/60R-15 87H VSB P195/65R-15 89H VSB P205/60R-15 90H VSB P205/65R-15 92T VSB 205/65R-15 94H BSW P205/70R-15 95T VSB 215/70R-15 98T VSB |
| 16 Inches | P205/50R-16 86H VSB P205/55R-16 89H VSB 205/60R-16 92V BSW P205/60R-16 91H VSB P205/65R-16 94T VSB P215/55R-16 91H VSB 215/60R-16 95V BSW 215/65R-16 98T VSB 225/55R-16 95H BSW 225/60R-16 98H BSW 225/65R-16 100H BSW 235/60R-16 100H VSB 235/65R-16 103T VSB |
| 17 Inches | 215/45R17 87V BSW P215/50R17XL 93V BSW 215/55R-17 94V VSB P215/55R17 93H BSW 215/55R17 94V CHV BW P215/60R-17 95T VSB P215/65R-17 98T VSB 225/45R17 91V BSW 225/50R-17 94V BSW P225/55R-17 95H VSB 225/55R17 95HCHV BSW P225/60R-17 98T VSB 225/65R-17 102T VSB P235/55R-17 98H VSB 235/60R-17 102H BSW P235/65R-17 103H VSB |
Price
The Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max’s pricing starts at approximately $101. Be on the lookout for discounts, coupons, rebates, and other special offers that can help knock down the price a bit. Keep in mind that the prices of the tire could vary from one dealer to another. They also vary depending on the size and specs you choose.
Warranty
The Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max is backed by a 65,000-mile/6-year warranty. Uniformity is guaranteed for the first 6 months of use or the first 2/32-inch of wear. Both workmanship and materials are warranted for a period of 6 years, with free replacement throughout the first year of use or the first 2/32 inch of wear.
Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max Tire Customer Review
Ryan T. says: “I’ve never been disappointed by a Goodyear tire, and that’s still the case after trying the Fuel Max. This is one of the few “fuel-efficient” tires that actually help reduce fuel consumption to a notable extent. The tire is comfortable, responsive, and grippy. Road noise can be reduced a little bit, but it’s not that big of a deal.”
Ryan T. posted(5 / 5) review
Anthony B. says: “A couple of months have passed since I purchased this tire, and I have to admit, it does save a considerable amount of fuel. I was a little skeptical at first considering my previous experiences with so-called fuel-efficient tires, but Goodyear has proved me wrong with this tire.”
Anthony B. posted