Assurance Comfortdrive

About the Goodyear Assurance Comfortdrive

All-Season Passenger Car, Minivan, CUV and SUV tire.

Features

* ComfortFlex Technology* Optimized AquaChannel grooves that are symmetrically balanced* Innovative noise-reducing tread pattern* Evolving traction grooves and Tredlock Technology, combined with soybean oil compound* Sustainable compounds; in addition to soybean oil, with some Assurance ComfortDrive tires also featuring rice husk ash silica* Built-in wear gauges* 65,000 Mile/105,000 km Limited Treadwear Warranty* Goodyear 60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee

Benefits

* Designed for smoother transitions and impact absorption, while delivering ultra-refined handling* Help maximize water evacuation and reduce hydroplaning for superior wet road performance* Helps eliminate sounds from the road* Help maintain traction while providing lasting control and responsiveness* This environmentally friendly material helps to reduce waste going to landfills and is an integral part of a specialized tread compound that delivers confidence in wet and cold conditions without compromising fuel economy or tread life* Allows consumers to to conveniently and easily check their tread depth

Understanding the 215/55R16 XL size

In the size code 215/55R16, 215 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.5"). 55 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 55% of the width, or roughly 118.3 mm. R16 means radial construction on a 16-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 25.3".

The load index 97 means each tire supports up to 1,609 lbs — about 6,436 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol H certifies the tire to 130 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 700 A A. The treadwear grade of 700 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $125.24 per tire, a full set of four costs $500.96. That is about 11% above the average of the 77 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range. Backed by a 65,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $7.71 per 1,000 miles across the set.