JK Tyre vs Goodyear - Tyre Comparison
VS
Score
1-6
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
JK Tyre
Est. 1977
Headquarters
New Delhi, India
Global Rank
#21
Employees
10,000+
Price Range
Budget
Goodyear
Est. 1898
Headquarters
Akron, Ohio, USA
Global Rank
#3
Employees
72,000+
Price Range
Mid-Range
Detailed Comparison
Durability
Goodyear winsJK Tyre85
88Goodyear
Wet Grip
Goodyear winsJK Tyre82
89Goodyear
Dry Grip
Goodyear winsJK Tyre82
88Goodyear
Comfort
Goodyear winsJK Tyre81
86Goodyear
Noise Level
Goodyear winsJK Tyre78
84Goodyear
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear winsJK Tyre84
85Goodyear
Value for Money
JK Tyre winsJK Tyre92
85Goodyear
Pros & Cons
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
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
Which Should You Choose?
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)
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)