Goodyear vs JK Tyre - Tyre Comparison
VS
Score
6-1
Quick Verdict
Goodyear wins this comparison with better scores in 6 out of 7 categories. Goodyear excels in durability, wet grip, dry grip. However, JK Tyre is better for value for money.
Company Snapshot
Goodyear
Est. 1898
Headquarters
Akron, Ohio, USA
Global Rank
#3
Employees
72,000+
Price Range
Mid-Range
JK Tyre
Est. 1977
Headquarters
New Delhi, India
Global Rank
#21
Employees
10,000+
Price Range
Budget
Detailed Comparison
Durability
Goodyear winsGoodyear88
85JK Tyre
Wet Grip
Goodyear winsGoodyear89
82JK Tyre
Dry Grip
Goodyear winsGoodyear88
82JK Tyre
Comfort
Goodyear winsGoodyear86
81JK Tyre
Noise Level
Goodyear winsGoodyear84
78JK Tyre
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear winsGoodyear85
84JK Tyre
Value for Money
JK Tyre winsGoodyear85
92JK Tyre
Pros & Cons
Goodyear
Pros
- Good value for money
- Wide availability and dealer network
- Strong all-season performance
- Innovative technologies like Run-Flat
- Good warranty coverage
Cons
- Not class-leading in any single category
- Some models can be noisy
- Tread life varies by model
JK Tyre
Pros
- Pioneered radial technology in India
- Excellent commercial vehicle tyres
- Very competitive pricing
- Strong motorsport heritage (JK Racing)
- Pan-India dealer network
- Good rural road performance
Cons
- Premium passenger segment limited
- Brand perception vs MRF/Apollo
- Noise on highway driving
- Limited international market
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Goodyear if...
- You prioritize all-season driving
- You prioritize american-made preference
- You prioritize trucks and suvs
- You prioritize value seekers
- You prioritize run-flat needs
Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)
Choose JK Tyre if...
- You prioritize commercial vehicles
- You prioritize trucks and buses
- You prioritize budget buyers
- You prioritize rural india driving
- You prioritize two-wheelers
Price Range: $ (Budget)