Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV appear in 10 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 dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 1 test.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 9 tests.
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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Latest test | — | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 78.7 | 96.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.2 1 | Avg rank 3.8 936 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Avg rank 3.6 432 | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 5.2 24 | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 4.3 22 | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV |
💧 Wet: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 4.2 for the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 3.6 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to no data for the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.3 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV or Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ranks higher on average than the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV in 9.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
