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Blacklion BC86 review

The Blacklion BC86 is highly regarded by users for its exceptional durability and traction under heavy-duty conditions. Owners report that the tire performs reliably both on-road while towing and during light off-road use, offering significant improvements over other economy-tier alternatives.

Relative score
94/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
93/100
2 reviews
Blacklion BC86
Scores

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

93%
Would buy again 100%
Dry
Overall dry
90%
Corner stability
90%
Dry traction
90%
Steering response
85%
Wet
Overall wet
95%
Wet traction
95%
Comfort
Overall comfort
90%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
100%
Handling
Overall handling
90%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Blacklion BC86 is highly regarded by users for its exceptional durability and traction under heavy-duty conditions. Owners report that the tire performs reliably both on-road while towing and during light off-road use, offering significant improvements over other economy-tier alternatives.

Pros

  • Excellent traction and stability while towing heavy loads
  • Impressive tread longevity with minimal wear after 20,000 miles
  • Reliable performance in light off-road and field conditions
  • Superior grip compared to other economy tire brands

Cons

  • Limited long-term data available beyond initial high-mileage impressions

Worth knowing

  • Demonstrates strong performance characteristics when fitted to heavy-duty vehicles like the Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Effectively mitigates rear-wheel spin and drifting issues commonly associated with towing heavy trailers