Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV

    2026 test data · 2 independent tests

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    Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV and GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV appear in 2 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 1 test.

    How the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUVGT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV
    SegmentSUVSUV
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used11
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank3.87.0
    Latest test2023
    Tire Lab Score78.785

    Tire Lab Score

    78.7
    Good · Summer
    85
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUVGT-Radial SportActive 2 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.2
    1
    Avg rank 7.0
    Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.3
    11
    Avg rank 8.5
    Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Avg rank 6.0
    Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.5
    Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV

    💧 Wet: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV

    The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 7.0 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV

    The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 8.5 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV

    The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 6.0 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV

    The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.5 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV or GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV ranks better than the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV appears in 1 independent tests, GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →