Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 vs Bridgestone Turanza EverDrive: this is a true mileage tire showdown between two fresh touring all-season contenders built for drivers who want long tread life without giving up everyday comfort and safety. On one side, Goodyear brings the MaxLife 2 as the successor to its proven mileage-focused lineup, while Bridgestone enters with the Turanza EverDrive, a new-generation touring tire aimed at durability, refinement, and all-season confidence. So the big question is simple: which one is the real long-life king?
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Results: Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 vs Bridgestone Turanza EverDrive
Results below were taken from the Tire Rack’s “Touring all season road test. A total of 11 tires were tested this time around in Tire Rack’s own proving ground. The graph below shows the comparison between Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 vs Bridgestone Turanza EverDrive based on the relevant performance category. The Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark. Note that for subjective evaluation, we equate 1 point as 5%. Hence for example if tire A is graded 7 while tire B is graded 6, A is better than B by 5%.
As both tires are categorized as all season tires, Tire Rack has included snow & ice in its testing portfolio. The tire size of interest is 215/55R17 which is a common tire size for Toyota Camry. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle is a 2025 Toyota Camry.
Wet
In wet braking, the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 stops 1 foot shorter than the Bridgestone Turanza EverDrive, giving Goodyear a 1% advantage. Wet handling feel is identical, with both tires scoring 6.13/10. Around the wet handling lap, Goodyear is 1.31 seconds quicker, giving it a 4% advantage over Bridgestone. Overall, both tires are very close in the wet, but Goodyear has the slight edge thanks to shorter braking and faster lap time.
Turanza EverDrive :
- -1% in wet braking
- 0% in wet handling (subj)
- -4% in wet handling (lap time)
Dry
In dry braking, the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 stops 4 feet shorter than the Bridgestone Turanza EverDrive, giving Goodyear a 3% advantage. In dry handling, Goodyear also feels stronger, scoring 7.25/10 compared to Bridgestone’s 6.44/10, a 0.81-point difference and a 4% advantage. Overall, Goodyear clearly has the edge in dry performance, with better stopping power and more confident handling.
Turanza EverDrive :
- -3% in dry braking
- -4% in dry handling (subj)
Noise/Comfort/Ride Quality
In Noise, Comfort & Ride Quality, the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 scores 8.08/10 compared to the Bridgestone Turanza EverDrive at 7.58/10. That gives Goodyear a 0.50-point advantage, or around 3% better overall comfort and refinement. Overall, Goodyear delivers the quieter and more comfortable ride between the two.
Turanza EverDrive :
- -3% in average of Noise, Comfort & Ride Quality.
Snow
In snow braking, the Bridgestone Turanza EverDrive stops 12.18 feet shorter than the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2, giving Bridgestone an 18% advantage. In snow acceleration, Bridgestone is also clearly stronger, with a 9.90 difference over Goodyear, giving it a huge 41% advantage.
Snow handling feel also favors Bridgestone, scoring 5.67/10 compared to Goodyear’s 4.83/10, a 0.84-point advantage or 4% better. Around the snow handling lap, Bridgestone is 3.31 seconds quicker, giving it a 6% advantage. Overall, Bridgestone clearly dominates in snow, with stronger braking, acceleration, and handling control.
Turanza EverDrive :
- +18% in Snow braking
- +41% in Snow Acceleration
- +4% in Snow handling (subj)
- +6% in Snow handling (lap time)
Ice
In ice braking, the Bridgestone Turanza EverDrive stops 4.60 feet shorter than the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2, giving Bridgestone a 9% advantage. Overall, Bridgestone has the clear edge on ice, offering stronger stopping power in slippery conditions.
Turanza EverDrive :
- +9% in Ice braking
Mileage & UTQG ratings
The Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 has a slightly higher UTQG treadwear rating at 820, compared to 800 for the Bridgestone Turanza EverDrive, giving Goodyear a small edge in expected tread life. This matches the mileage warranty as well, with Goodyear offering 85,000 miles, which is 5,000 miles longer than Bridgestone’s 80,000-mile warranty.
| Brand | Tireline | Size | Tread Wear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear | Assurance MaxLife 2 | All | 820 | A | B |
| Bridgestone | Turanza EverDrive | All | 800 | B | B |
Price
For tire size 215/55R17, the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 costs $193, while the Bridgestone Turanza EverDrive is $187. That makes the Bridgestone $6 cheaper, or around 3% more affordable than the Goodyear.
Tire size: 215/55R17
- Assurance MaxLife 2 : $ 193
- Turanza EverDrive : $ 187
Difference: -3% more cheaper for Turanza EverDrive .
Summary
From my tire expert point of view, the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 is the stronger everyday touring tire, with better wet braking, dry braking, dry handling, ride comfort, and a slightly longer 85,000-mile warranty. The Bridgestone Turanza EverDrive, however, is the clear winner in winter performance, with stronger snow braking, snow acceleration, snow handling, and ice braking, while also being slightly cheaper. Overall, I would pick Goodyear for all-round daily driving, but Bridgestone if winter grip is the main priority.
Dr Edwin Pang