BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA review
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain T/A receives a polarized reception, praised for its aesthetic appeal, impressive snow traction, and quiet highway performance. However, significant concerns regarding wet-weather handling and inconsistent tread longevity suggest that performance may vary considerably based on vehicle weight and driving conditions.
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
72.5%By road tests
69.4%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain T/A receives a polarized reception, praised for its aesthetic appeal, impressive snow traction, and quiet highway performance. However, significant concerns regarding wet-weather handling and inconsistent tread longevity suggest that performance may vary considerably based on vehicle weight and driving conditions.
Pros
- Excellent traction and predictability in snow and ice conditions
- Quiet highway ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Robust sidewall durability against rocky terrain
- Attractive visual design with white lettering options
Cons
- Poor wet-weather performance and traction issues on paved surfaces
- Inconsistent tread life reports ranging from premature wear to high mileage
- Reports of excessive road noise on specific tarmac surfaces
Worth knowing
- Users operating pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux reported significant traction loss in wet conditions, suggesting potential issues with rear-wheel-drive bias vehicles.
- Hybrid SUV owners, such as those with the RAV4, reported high satisfaction with highway tread longevity and noise levels.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 ADAC All Terrain tire Test · 225/65 R17
8th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Gravel Traction | 4th of 8 |
2023/24 Best All Terrain tires In Snow · 275/65 R18
1st of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Traction | 1st of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 7 |
2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain tires · 265/70 R17
8th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 9 | |
| Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Subj. Noise | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dirt Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Gravel Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Subj. Dirt Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Subj. Gravel Handling | 1st of 9 |
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11 - 13/32″ |
| UTQG | 660 A A - B |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi |
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