The Goodyear Assurance UltraTour is an all-season tire that’s available exclusively at Discount Tire. The tire is designed for virtually all coupes, sedans, and minivans. It’s advertised to deliver a great deal of comfort and dependable year-round traction, but does it actually deliver?
This Goodyear Assurance UltraTour review attempts to go over all you need to know about the tire, from its pros and cons to its sizes, specs, pricing, and warranty policy, so stick around.
Goodyear Assurance UltraTour (Our Review)
Overall Assessment
When it comes to offering a quiet and comfortable driving experience, the Assurance UltraTour is among the very best, as it’s equipped with an absorbent layer of rubber that helps absorb the impact of driving over road bumps. Goodyear claims that the Assurance UltraTire delivers 20% better shock absorption than any of the tires within its class.
In addition to the shock-absorbent layer of rubber, the tire is also equipped with an insulating layer that minimizes impacts and vibrations. The dual-layered ComfortEdge sidewall does an excellent job of improving handling as well as ride quality.
The tread features an asymmetrical tread design that, coupled with a continuous center rib and a host of shoulder blocks, ensures optimal traction, handling, cornering, and stability on dry and wet terrain.
To further improve wet traction, the tire features circumferential grooves that reduce the risk of hydroplaning. What’s more, the tire utilizes intensive siping and lots of lateral grooves to boost wet traction and to ensure optimal navigation of snowy terrain.
However, you must keep in mind that this isn’t a winter-specific tire, so even though it’s able to navigate the snow, we wouldn’t recommend using it in deep snow or on the ice.
Pros:
- Excellent traction on dry pavement
- Smooth and comfortable driving
- Road noise is kept at a minimum
- Backed by a great warranty policy
- Listed at a reasonable price tag
Cons:
- Winter traction could be better
Vehicles That Can Use Goodyear Assurance UltraTour
The Goodyear Assurance UltraTour is designed for drivers of all types of mid-range and upscale sedans, coupes, and minivans. Below is a list of the most popular vehicles that are compatible with the Goodyear Assurance UltraTour.
- Ford: Flex, Focus, Escape, Fusion, Mustang, Thunderbird, Crown Victoria
- Honda: Odyssey, CR-V, Accord, Civic, Fit
- Chevrolet: Monte Carlo, HHR, Cobalt, Impala, Malibu
- Suzuki: Reno, Aerio, Forenza
- Toyota: Solara, Corolla, Prius, Matrix, Camry
- Volkswagen: Golf GLS, Jetta, GTi, Passat
- Nissan: Altima, Maxima, Versa, Sentra
- Pontiac: Grand Am, Grand Prix, Vibe
- Chrysler: Town and Country, PT Cruiser, Sebring, 300
- Dodge: Charger, Intrepid, Avenger, Caliber
- Mazda: Mazda6, Mazda3, Protege 5
Sizes and Specs
| Size | Available Specs |
| 14 Inches | 185/70R14 88T VSB |
| 15 Inches | 185/65R15 88T VSB 195/60R15 88H VSB 205/60R15 91H VSB 215/70R15 98T VSB |
| 16 Inches | 205/50R16 87H VSB 205/55R16 91H VSB 205/60R16 92V VSB 215/55R16 93H VSB 215/60R16 95H VSB 215/65R16 98T VSB 225/60R16 98T VSB 235/60R16 100T VSB 235/65R16 103T VSB |
| 17 Inches | 205/50R17 89V VSB 215/50R17 91V VSB 215/60R17 96T VSB 215/65R17 99T VSB 225/55R17 97H VSB 225/60R17 99T VSB 225/65R17 102T VSB 235/65R17 104H VSB |
Prices
The Assurance UltraTour starts at a cost-effective price point of around $84. Be on the lookout for special offers on this tire, such as discounts, rebates, and coupons, as they’ll help you knock down the price a few bucks. It’s important to keep in mind that the prices tend to vary from one dealer to another. They also vary depending on the size and specs you choose.
Warranty
The Assurance UltraTour is backed by a 70,000-mile/6-year tread warranty. Uniformity is backed for the first 2/32 inch of treadwear or first year of use.
Workmanship and materials are warranted for a period of 6 years, with free replacements during the uniformity period.
Goodyear Assurance UltraTour Tire Customer Review
Boyd T. says: “If you’re looking for dependable winter traction, you won’t find it with this tire. However, you’ll find superior dry traction, a comfortable driving experience, minimal road noise, and a superb warranty policy.”
Boyd T. posted(5 / 5) review
Sam A. says: “The Assurance UltraTour is one of the best tires I’ve ever tried for the simple fact that it offers everything you might need from a tire at a cost-effective price and it’s backed by a 70,000-mile warranty. It’s not a tire that I’d recommend for use in the snow, though.”
Sam A. posted