Most customers rate wet traction highly, with many scoring 8-10 for confident grip and hydroplaning resistance in all-season conditions. Performance aligns well with crossover/SUV needs, delivering reliable wet weather capability.
March 07, 2021
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...Wet traction has been outstanding and I was able to avoid a potential wet road accident (car cut in front of me) that I should not have been able to avoid due to my quick controlled deceleration.
These Goodyear Fortera HL tires are the ones that came with my 2020 Jeep Gr Cherokee Laredo E 4x4. I had a similar Jeep about 10 years ago that had the same tires. I am very satisfied with them. They feel very planted and reassuring when I drive. Wet traction has been outstanding and I was able to avoid a potential wet road accident (car cut in front of me) that I should not have been able to avoid due to my quick controlled deceleration. Tires were rotated @ 6100 miles and they were at 10/32 tread on all ties with even wear across the tread (new is 11/32). I have no snow experience with these tires as its only rained this winter in NC (and a lot). Noise level is very good for the type of tire, but you can hear them. If they continue to wear like they have for the first 6100 miles I should have these for years and I will Definitely buy the same ones again. Good job Goodyear !
Vehicle: 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 Laredo E
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,150
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CHAPEL HILL, NC
Driving Style: Easy Going
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Most customers rate winter traction between 7-10, with strong snow performance and confident grip in light winter conditions. Some note mixed ice traction, but scores show reliable capability for all-season SUV/crossover use.
February 10, 2019
...These tires drive confidently over the snow, but like any all season tire, not much to talk about on ice...
I have been extremely impressed with these Goodyear Fortera's so I thought I'd share my experience with them. These are the stock tires on a Grand Cherokee with around 50,000 highway miles and they will easily make it to the tread life warranty of 60,000. I wasn't expecting much out of these tries at first but they have consistently exceeded my expectations in snow, rain, ride quality and tread life. I have never rotated these tires in the 50,000 miles they've been on the vehicle and they show very little signs of cupping or uneven wear. The tire pressure is always maintained according to the vehicle specifications and I've never had alignment issues. These tires drive confidently over the snow, but like any all season tire, not much to talk about on ice. One thing I've noticed is they've never seemed to pick up and throw a lot of rocks which is nice. Aesthetically, I wouldn't say the lower sidewall design is the most attractive with the raised grooves, only thing I really don't like about them. Overall very good tire, can't go wrong with these.
Vehicle: 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 Laredo E
Miles Driven on Tires: 50,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: GAINES, MI
Driving Style: Spirited
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February 01, 2019
...Snow traction far exceeds what these reviews suggest. I have some land I drive through. Currently have 20+ inches of snow and it still goes through it...
These tires are a jack of all trades. They are quiet, plush amd have excellent traction. These are the best riding tires i have had in a very long time. They ride better than the Bridgestone Ecopia HL 422 plus, the Michelin Defender LTX and the good year weather ready. These tires really soak up the bumps. Feels like they are gliding down the highway on a cloud. They are very quiet also. Snow traction far exceeds what these reviews suggest. I have some land I drive through. Currently have 20+ inches of snow and it still goes through it. Light snow traction is great also. I can pretty much set my cruise at 60mph even when snowing and not worry anout it. Very happy with these tires.
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: Madison , WI
Driving Style: Spirited
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March 22, 2018
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...They are quiet and comfortable on the road, and they have been good in snowy conditions. I am sure having a vehicle that is all wheel drive has helped with the traction, but even so, they have been good...
These were standard equipment on our Jeep Grand Cherokee. At first glance, I wasn't too impressed when looking at the tread design. I thought we would be lucky to get 40,000 miles out of them at which time I would switch to a better tire. We now have over 67,000 miles on them. We keep them rotated, and they have worn evenly. I have been greatly surprised by the ride and longevity of these tires. They are quiet and comfortable on the road, and they have been good in snowy conditions. I am sure having a vehicle that is all wheel drive has helped with the traction, but even so, they have been good. I have been very pleased with these tires, and while I often like trying something different in a quality tire, I see no reason to change from proven performer that is reasonably priced. I am surprised when I read other reviews where people didn't get many miles from these tires. As for mine, the tires will easily go 70,000 as they are still not at the tread wear indicators. Great tires for a good price.
Vehicle: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 67,545
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LITCHFIELD, IL
Driving Style: Average
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Most customers rate the Fortera HL's dry traction highly, with scores of 9s and 10s highlighting responsive handling and confident grip. While a few ratings dip to 6-7, the majority praise its stable performance in all-season conditions for crossovers and SUVs.
November 29, 2020
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...Dry: Mostly fine. A little bit on the noisy side if I had to be picky, but the wind noise on my 12 year old SUV is much more intrusive than the tire noise...
This tire came on my 2008 Trailblazer 4x4 that I bought used at 155,000 miles. I'm now nearly at 190k and have been waiting for years for a decent excuse to replace these tires. My Trailblazer 4x4 has an automatic locker in the rear (G80) and everything on the vehicle works properly.
Dry: Mostly fine. A little bit on the noisy side if I had to be picky, but the wind noise on my 12 year old SUV is much more intrusive than the tire noise. They do, however have a small leak that requires them to be topped off every month or two. Every. Single. One.
Wet: Poor traction. I legit spin my wheels just taking off from a light keeping up with traffic. If it's a sharp turn from a stop, you can bet the farm the inside tire will let loose unless I'm going full granny mode. I've hydroplaned as low as 40 MPH on these tires. First tire I've ever had that I've actually felt the need to run 4x4 or 4x4-auto just for rain.
Snow/Ice: I figure my 4x4 with rear locker gives me a MUCH bigger advantage in snow than these tires do. When I had my old minivan (FWD - open diff), it would climb the hill to my house with relatively little effort. These tires on my Trailblazer (RWD - locking diff) would spin and leave me high and dry on the same hill. I legit had to switch it to 4x4 just to get up the hill to get home a few times.
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 50,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: KANSAS CITY, MO
Driving Style: Average
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February 01, 2019
These tires are a jack of all trades. They are quiet, plush amd have excellent traction...
These tires are a jack of all trades. They are quiet, plush amd have excellent traction. These are the best riding tires i have had in a very long time. They ride better than the Bridgestone Ecopia HL 422 plus, the Michelin Defender LTX and the good year weather ready. These tires really soak up the bumps. Feels like they are gliding down the highway on a cloud. They are very quiet also. Snow traction far exceeds what these reviews suggest. I have some land I drive through. Currently have 20+ inches of snow and it still goes through it. Light snow traction is great also. I can pretty much set my cruise at 60mph even when snowing and not worry anout it. Very happy with these tires.
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: Madison , WI
Driving Style: Spirited
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June 03, 2019
...Traction was great in all conditions: dry, wet, light snow, 2 feet of snow, 9 of sand on beach at 15 psi per tire...
Surprised and impressed. 58,500 miles on OEM tires. Traction was great in all conditions: dry, wet, light snow, 2 feet of snow, 9" of sand on beach at 15 psi per tire. Could they have been better in those conditions. Maybe. But I was never disappointed and never feeling I needed more. Also reasonably quiet and comfortable at 80mph on the highway. No complaints. Did my research on Tirerack. Lots of choices and pros and cons, but nothing stood out as significantly better, especially for the price. Just bought another set.
Vehicle: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 Overland
Miles Driven on Tires: 58,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: AMHERST, NH
Driving Style: Average
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Most customers rate ride comfort and noise levels highly, with scores of 9-10 dominating. The Fortera HL delivers a smooth, quiet experience expected from a touring all-season tire, though a few ratings note occasional harshness.
January 23, 2026
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...Love the way they ride.
Purchase experience was great. Love the way they ride.
Vehicle: 2013 Dodge Durango AWD R/T
Miles Driven on Tires: 8,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SEBASTIAN, FL
Driving Style: Average
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June 20, 2023
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These are great tires I have them on my 04 gmc and my 05 chevy trailblazer best ride and comfort
These are great tires I have them on my 04 gmc and my 05 chevy trailblazer best ride and comfort
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Envoy XL 4wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: WEST PARK, NY
Driving Style: Average
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October 25, 2018
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Great tire in terms of grip and comfort...
Great tire in terms of grip and comfort but, at 3.5 years and 45K miles on the car, all of them are dry rotting. These are supposed to last 60K. I've never seen dry rot like this on tires <10 years old. I'm told that because the dry rot is not on the sidewalls yet I'm fine, so I will continue to use these tires in hopes that further dry rot doesn't happen. One of the tires has a few tread blocks chunking off, so we'll see. Sidewall design looks nice on a Jeep but on my Durango, it's too psuedo-off road so I will most certainly be buying something else.
Vehicle: 2015 Dodge Durango RWD Citadel
Miles Driven on Tires: 45,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: ATLANTA, GA
Driving Style: Average
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Customers praise the Fortera HL's treadwear with many scoring 9s and 10s for longevity, highlighting excellent durability in all-season SUV/crossover use. While most ratings are strong (7-10), some variability shows occasional lower scores.
November 29, 2019
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Dodge Durango Limited 2014 3.6L rear wheel drive purchase brand new on Jan 2014 original OEM tires Fortera HL 265/50R/20 and put 79000 miles and still 2/32 tread left. and I happy with that.
Dodge Durango Limited 2014 3.6L rear wheel drive purchase brand new on Jan 2014 original OEM tires Fortera HL 265/50R/20 and put 79000 miles and still 2/32 tread left. and I happy with that .
Vehicle: 2014 Dodge Durango RWD Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 79,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: HINESVILLE, GA
Driving Style: Easy Going
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March 10, 2019
...Currently have 38,000 on them and they have above half the tread life left. Have had them thru 2 New Hampshire winters and have had zero problems...
Original tires. Purchased a 8k miles on them. Currently have 38,000 on them and they have above half the tread life left. Have had them thru 2 New Hampshire winters and have had zero problems. This is my second Jeep Grand Cherokee w these tires on them and wouldn't consider riding on anything else. Just moved to South Carolina and although I won't see snow there is still rain and again I've had no issues. Jeep stops when I ask it to and have had no hydroplane issues. Would highly recommend these tires to anyone looking for an all season tire with good wear life.
Vehicle: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 37,500
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: PELHAM, NH
Driving Style: Spirited
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