ASSURANCE · 2-IN-1 PROTECTION SUV
Assurance MaxGuard SUVSUV tire review: firm braking, impact-resistant, is it good, who is it for
Goodyear's SUV tire that combines two things in one: firm wet braking and resistance to cuts, punctures and impacts, for SUVs and PPVs driven in the city and on highways.
- Type
- SUV · PPV
- Sizes in Thailand
- 15–20 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Highlights
- Firm braking · impact-resistant
3 sizes in stock, 16–18 inch
Summary
Assurance MaxGuard SUV is Goodyear's SUV tire for SUVs, PPVs and lifted pickups driven mainly in the city and on highways. Its key feature is 2-in-1 Protection, combining ActiveGrip technology for short wet braking with DuraGuard for resistance to cuts and impacts. Goodyear Thailand launched it in October 2021, and it now comes in 23 sizes, 15–20 inch rims.
Improvements over the previous model
Figures from Goodyear Australia vs. the previous Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax (tire size, speed and tester not stated). Real results depend on the vehicle, road conditions and driving
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV |
|---|---|
| Type | SUV and PPV tire for city and highway driving |
| Launched in Thailand | October 2021 |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 23 sizes, 15–20 inch rims (per Goodyear Thailand's website) |
| Previous model | Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax (per Goodyear Australia) |
| Sedan version | Assurance MaxGuard is a separate tread pattern, 15–17 inch rims |
| Brand | Goodyear, USA (Akron, Ohio), founded 1898 |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 1 year (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 265/70R16 | In stock | See price |
| 215/55R18 | In stock | See price |
| 225/50R18 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Mid-size SUVs such as the Honda CR-V, Honda HR-V and Toyota Fortuner (examples given by Goodyear Thailand)
- PPVs and lifted pickups driven mostly in the city and on highways, not on dirt roads or off-road
- Families who want confident wet braking, resistance to cuts and impacts, and a quiet ride
FAQ
Is the Assurance MaxGuard SUV good?
Yes, for SUVs and PPVs driven in the city and on highways. Goodyear designed it for firm wet braking with ActiveGrip and resistance to cuts and impacts with its DuraGuard casing, and Goodyear Australia says the tread lasts 28% longer than the previous model.
Is the Assurance MaxGuard SUV quiet?
Quieter than the previous model. Goodyear designed a finer tread pattern, smaller shoulder grooves and closed shoulders to reduce road noise. Goodyear Australia says cabin noise is 5% better than the Wrangler TripleMax.
Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs the regular Assurance MaxGuard: what's the difference?
They have different tread patterns but use the same ActiveGrip and DuraGuard technologies. The SUV version is made for SUVs and PPVs in 15–20 inch sizes, while the regular version is for sedans and small SUVs in 15–17 inch sizes.
What cars is the Assurance MaxGuard SUV for?
Mid-size SUVs, PPVs and lifted pickups driven mostly in the city and on highways. Goodyear Thailand gives examples such as the Honda CR-V, Honda HR-V and Toyota Fortuner.
Where is Goodyear from, and where is the Assurance MaxGuard SUV made?
Goodyear is an American brand, founded in 1898 in Akron, Ohio, USA. In Thailand, Goodyear (Thailand) has been registered since 1968 and has a car tire plant in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, but Goodyear does not state on its website which plant makes each Assurance MaxGuard SUV size.
What warranty does the Assurance MaxGuard SUV have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 1 year when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the Assurance MaxGuard SUV installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Goodyear Thailand — Assurance MaxGuard SUV · ThaiPR — Goodyear launches the Assurance MaxGuard SUV (2021) · Goodyear Australia — Assurance MaxGuard SUV · Goodyear Corporate — History · Goodyear (Thailand) — One Report 2025 (EN)
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the Assurance MaxGuard SUV?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.