Grand touring vs. standard touring tires

[DaveSwan]

Our car, 2018 Ford Escape Titanium w 19" wheels, came with tires that Tire Rack rates as grand touring (Continental Pro Contact). I've been satisfied with them and they've lasted about 60k miles per set.
It's that time again and I've noticed the Goodyear Maxlife 2 however they are only listed as standard touring. Any thoughts?

 

[eljefino]

Marketing

 

[skyactiv]

The Goodyears appear to be an XL tire and might not ride quite as nice, who knows.

 

[BHopkins]

Grand Touring tires are made to feel more like a performance tire, so it will have a little nicer handling, and generally also have a higher speed rating than Touring tires. They also usually have a longer tread life.

The ProContact is a very good tire, so it makes sense that the Maxlife 2 would not be in the same class. I have had a couple sets of ProContact tires on my cars, and I also have been pleased with them. I don't think I'd be looking at a tire like the Maxlife 2 as an equivalent. You have to ask yourself if your driving style is such that you have appreciated these characteristics of the ProContact, of if it was just another tire to you.

 

[DaveSwan]

I also found some Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Seasons at a great price

 

[FZ1]

Our car, 2018 Ford Escape Titanium w 19" wheels, came with tires that Tire Rack rates as grand touring (Continental Pro Contact). I've been satisfied with them and they've lasted about 60k miles per set.
It's that time again and I've noticed the Goodyear Maxlife 2 however they are only listed as standard touring. Any thoughts?

If it ain't broke; Don't fix it. 60k is good, I'd stick with those.

 

[barkingspider]

Grand touring tires are suppose to be better (performance / handling) than standard touring and last longer as well.