37
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
42/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Avon 3D Ultra vs BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
69/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
5 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Trail Terrain TA |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 74 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 51
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Trail Terrain TA |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 60 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 10 | 58 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Trail Terrain TA |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 95 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Trail Terrain TA |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 66 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Trail Terrain TA |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 19 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Trail Terrain TA |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 85 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 59
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Trail Terrain TA |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 5 | 64 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon 3D Ultra | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 37 | 73 |
| Dry | 55 | 80 |
| Wet | 10 | 61 |
| Snow | – | 90 |
| Comfort | 60 | 74 |
| Noise | – | 19 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 85 |
| Handling | 5 | 64 |
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Headline score
37
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Avon 3D Ultra receives highly polarized feedback, with users reporting vastly different experiences regarding grip and compound durability. While some riders praise the tire for its predictable handling and excellent performance during spirited riding, others report significant issues with the rubber hardening and losing traction almost immediately.
Pros
- Predictable and stable handling during spirited riding
- High levels of grip when operating within the intended temperature range
- Comfortable ride quality and smooth turn-in characteristics
Cons
- Reports of the rubber compound hardening and becoming 'shiny' prematurely
- Inconsistent grip performance leading to safety concerns
- Potential for rapid degradation in specific use cases
Observations
- Performance appears highly sensitive to riding style and surface conditions, leading to conflicting reports on thermal management.
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
Observations
- 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.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon 3D Ultra | B · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | — |
| Sizes available | — | 43 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11 - 13/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 660 A A - B |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
37
/ 100
Avon
73
/ 100
BFGoodrich
Winner: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scores 64 vs 5 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scores 61 vs 10 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scores 80 vs 55 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scores 85 vs 60 on treadwear.
Tire A · Avon 3D Ultra
Tire B · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.