BFGoodrich Advantage 2 review
The BFGoodrich Advantage 2 is widely regarded as a comfort-focused tire that excels in noise reduction and ride quality. While users appreciate its refined road manners, some report concerns regarding sidewall stiffness and its impact on steering precision and tread wear consistency.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
62%By road tests
65%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The BFGoodrich Advantage 2 is widely regarded as a comfort-focused tire that excels in noise reduction and ride quality. While users appreciate its refined road manners, some report concerns regarding sidewall stiffness and its impact on steering precision and tread wear consistency.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort
- Very low road noise levels
- Well-suited for highway and long-distance cruising
Cons
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague on-center steering feel
- Potential for uneven tread wear between front and rear axles
- Lack of performance-oriented handling characteristics
Worth knowing
- Users with comfort-oriented suspension setups report that the tire complements the vehicle's existing ride quality effectively.
- Drivers noted that the soft sidewall construction may negatively impact steering feedback on certain vehicle chassis.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Value | 8th of 10 | |
| Wear | 6th of 10 | |
| Abrasion | 5th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 10 |
2026 Summer Braking Super tire Test - How do 52 tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19
27th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 30th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 22nd of 50 |