Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT Tire Review & Rating
The Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT made its debut in early 2014 as a highway all-season tire. It is currently being widely used as original equipment on vehicles like the Ford F-150 among a number of other 2016 crossovers, SUV’s and pickups. This Goodyear offering has a range of features including a fuel efficient tread compound, reduced in-vehicle noise profile, long tread life, and an aesthetic appeal which Goodyear describes as “rugged”.
The tire’s tread compound has been designed with a lower rolling resistance which is intended to improve fuel efficiency, while the tread pattern features a symmetric design that incorporates wrap-around shoulder blocks and an uninterrupted center rib for enhanced handling and stability on dry pavement.
Deep sipes and wide circumferential grooves are aimed to improve traction on wet road surfaces, as well as on snow and ice, although this is an area this model struggles with. Internally, twin high-tensile steel belts rest above a polyester cord casing. These combined design elements also help to decrease noise levels on the road as well as increasing ride comfort.
The Wrangler Fortitude HT is available in sizes ranging from 265/70R16 to 275/65R18 in a T-speed rating. Goodyear includes a 65,000 mile tread life warranty.
Pros
- Very versatile all-season tire
- Low in-vehicle noise
- High degree of ride comfort
Cons
- Limited range of sizes
- Snow/ice traction
Overall Thoughts
The Wrangler Fortitude HT is hard to describe in a way. Goodyear has somewhat presented it as an all-terrain model when in fact it is a highway terrain tire, hence the HT in the name. Although the tread is a bit more rugged than your standard all-season highway tire, you likely will discover it has a very limited range of off-road capabilities. That said, this model does have some good things going for it.
You’ll find a high level of ride and noise comfort, decent tread life for the most part, and very good dry traction and handling. Having said that, all-season tires typically struggle to perform well in winter weather road conditions, and this model has some of the same issues. While it holds up well in light snow, you may find moderate to deeper snow and ice to be more problematic, especially when it comes to braking/acceleration.
Overall, the Fortitude HT is not a bad tire by any means, but it does nothing spectacular that makes it stand out as well. It may be best suited as an OE model. In short, we feel that for the price and performance level you get with this tire, there are better options available.
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What Vehicles Will The Goodyear Fortitude HT Fit?
(This is not a complete list of ALL vehicles this tire will fit)
- Chevy Tahoe, Silverado, Avalanche
- Dodge Ram, Dakota
- Ford Ranger, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150
- GMC Yukon
- Honda Pilot
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Jeep Liberty, Grand Cherokee
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport
- Toyota Highlander, Rav4, 4-Runner
Tire Sizes
16″
265/70R16 112T BSL
17″
255/65R17 110T BSL
265/70R17 115T OWL
18″
265/60R18 110T BSL
275/65R18 116T OWL
Price Range
Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT prices range from approximately $147 and up. You may also find occasional rebates, discount prices, coupons and special offers on this tire.
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Warranty
Goodyear provides a limited tread warranty on the Wrangler Fortitude HT. Tire uniformity is guaranteed for one-year or the first 2/32 inch of wear. Materials and workmanship are warranted for 6-years and include free replacement during the first year or first 2/32 inch of wear. A prorated amount is given down to the final 2/32 inch of tread depth.
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Mine developed a pin hole sidewalk leak at 3200 miles.
I have a 2018 Silverado LT 4×4 Z71 truck. These tires are my trucks weakest linl..I’ll never own them again.
I had no idea this tire is hated so much! In my opinion, best tire I’ve ever owned, and I’ve been driving since 1977. Owned dozens of trucks with all terrain tires, Michelins, coopers, goodyear, bridgestone. Haven’t had firestone though.
Hear me out: I’ve hit 59k on my 2016 ford f150 lariat 4×4. Super quiet, wear very evenly and still have 6/32″ tread remaining! May replace soon since rubber gets hard after 5 years. Perform great in rain, but may slip a bit if I gun the accelerator from a stand still. Light back end don’t help. I hunt and have taken my truck off-road in gravel, slick grass but not muddy conditions. No problems at all. I’ve had no problem in 4 or 5 inches of wet snow. I’ve even purposely tried to slide at low speed, by slamming brakes. Truck did not slide. A friend has michelin defenders and even he said the fortitudes are the quietest, most comfortable tires he’s experienced when riding in my truck.
One thing I don’t like, when on gravel roads, the thread has a tendency to hold gravel, and it will pop out and you can hear it in wheel well when going down the highway. Not a big deal, but sometimes i take a screw driver and remove stuck gravel.
So, to all you goodyear haters, I’m a trump supporter by the way, this tire is great. Gotta give credit where credit is due. I’m replacing with the same!
Absolutely the very worst tire i have ever had on a truck. I had my first taste of snow and slush with them the other day (They are brand new tires) and it was nothing short of white knuckle terror. Truck wouldnt steer or get traction over 25 mph while 2 wheel drive cars and other trucks drove by me. I actually thought i had broken something in the front eend it was so bad. Nope it is just this junk they call “All Season” I have always had all season tires and am born and raised in northern Michigan. These should not even be sold here. Garbage
2019 Dodge Ram 1500 OEM tire Goodyear Fortitude HT are absolute junk. 19k miles on them. Right rear tread is gone. Front tires cracked so bad between the the tread that they won’t pass inspection. If this is what Goodyear is making now I won’t be back. I ran the recommended pressure and rotated 3 times during the two years at oil changes. Do not buy the Fortitude HT at any cost
30k miles 2years old and chunks of rubber coming off of front tires
Same problem as Gary in #1. Lots of tread left, less than 20,000 miles on 65,000 mile tire. Separated in the tread beyond repair. Nothing stuck in the tire and it did not get low enough to ride on the rims. Called Goodyear Warranty number 800-426-0733. Waited…..Spoke with Aaron and described in detail, he then transferred me to a third party. Sounded like lady named Kathy said she worked for Southfield. She couldn’t figure out why I was transferred there and said she would direct me to the right place….which was a disconnected line. I left the phone on speaker long enough to hear her disconnect on the other end. Nice service. It’s just 1 tire! Done with Goodyear.
Just bought a new 2019 Ford F-150 with these tires. Driving slowly down a forest service road, tire punctured in the middle of the tread, can’t be repaired, less than 1,000 miles on the pickup and tires. Worthless tires unless you totally stay on the pavement!
I have a set of GOODYEAR WRANGLER FORTITUDE HT on my 2019 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi. They came with the truck brand new. I have 5,600 miles on them and they are the crappiest tire in wet weather and do nothing but spin. Even if you are driving along a wet road and give it a little gas it will fishtale all over the road. Very unsafe tires. I am doing my research now to find a better set that grip better in rain.
These are the worst tires I’ve ever had on wet surfaces. Barely hit the gas and they are spinning on even just damp roads.
I have a 2005 Kia Sorento. You don’t list this vehicle as one that the tires ( Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude 245/70R16 ) fit but it is my size. I have 70,000 on the vehicle. I bought it with tires for life. This is my second set of tires and the ones there going to put on. They were going to put on another brand until I read reviews and said no. I don’t see where I have an argument with these tires. I live in Central Florida and we don’t get much snow here. Praying that they are a safe tire.
Same for me. These tires are on my new 2019 Sierra with the A31 off road package. Disappointing look and not as advertised in the GMC brochure for the package upgrade stating an AT or MT tire. Will see what the local dealer will do.
Hey Robert. Kindly keep us posted about your experience.
I recently purchased a 2017 Chevy Silverado Z71 which came with these tires. I find them to be a very poor choice for this vehicle..it should be equipped with A/T tires. I brought this to the attention of the dealership and they insist they are A/T’s even thought the sidewall clearly indicates otherwise.
This site has been very helpful!!!!
I am exactly in the same boat!