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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Avon Turbospeed CR27 vs BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 — 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.

Tire A Avon

Avon Turbospeed CR27

Summer Touring tires

Avon Turbospeed CR27 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
61/100
1 owner review
Dry
70
Wet
60
Snow
–
Comfort
50
Noise
–
Treadwear
80
Handling
60

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
38 owner reviews
Dry
82
Wet
67
Snow
81
Comfort
72
Noise
100
Treadwear
84
Handling
72

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 — better comfort, dry and handling. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) All Terrain TA KO2 leads by 12
A — Avon Turbospeed CR27
70
B — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
82
Why this score
SourceTurbospeed CR27All Terrain TA KO2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 81
Tire Rack owners – 88
Tyre Reviews owners 70 82

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) All Terrain TA KO2 leads by 7
A — Avon Turbospeed CR27
60
B — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
67
Why this score
SourceTurbospeed CR27All Terrain TA KO2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 68
Tire Rack owners – 90
Tyre Reviews owners 60 66

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Avon Turbospeed CR27
–
B — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
81
Why this score
SourceTurbospeed CR27All Terrain TA KO2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 80
Tire Rack owners – 92
Tyre Reviews owners – 81

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) All Terrain TA KO2 leads by 22
A — Avon Turbospeed CR27
50
B — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
72
Why this score
SourceTurbospeed CR27All Terrain TA KO2
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners 50 72

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Avon Turbospeed CR27
–
B — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
100
Why this score
SourceTurbospeed CR27All Terrain TA KO2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 100

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) All Terrain TA KO2 leads by 4
A — Avon Turbospeed CR27
80
B — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
84
Why this score
SourceTurbospeed CR27All Terrain TA KO2
Tire Rack owners – 85
Tyre Reviews owners 80 84

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) All Terrain TA KO2 leads by 12
A — Avon Turbospeed CR27
60
B — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
72
Why this score
SourceTurbospeed CR27All Terrain TA KO2
Tyre Reviews owners 60 72

Scores at a glance

Avon Turbospeed CR27 vs BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryAvon Turbospeed CR27BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
Relative Score 65 75
Dry 70 82
Wet 60 67
Snow – 81
Comfort 50 72
Noise – 100
Treadwear 80 84
Handling 60 72

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Tire A

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.

Tire A Avon Turbospeed CR27

The Avon Turbospeed CR27 is primarily recognized as a legacy tire choice for classic luxury vehicles, specifically the Bentley Turbo R. User feedback highlights concerns regarding the longevity of the rubber compound over extended periods and the significant financial investment required for replacement.

Pros

  • Period-correct aesthetic for classic luxury vehicles
  • Original equipment specification for specific vintage models

Cons

  • High cost of replacement
  • Susceptibility to sidewall cracking and aging over long durations
  • Limited modern performance benchmarks

Observations

  • Specifically utilized as original equipment for the 1998 Bentley Turbo R in the 255/65R15 size.
  • Users note that the tire's lifespan is often dictated more by chronological age and material degradation than by actual mileage.
Tire B BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2

The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 is widely regarded as a benchmark for off-road durability and rugged versatility, excelling in gravel, sand, and rocky terrain. While users praise its longevity and aggressive aesthetic, there is a consistent consensus regarding its declining performance in wet conditions and increased road noise as the rubber compound hardens over time.

Pros

  • Exceptional off-road durability and puncture resistance
  • Strong traction in gravel, sand, and rocky terrain
  • Long tread life and high mileage capability
  • Aggressive, iconic visual appeal

Cons

  • Significant loss of wet-weather grip and braking performance
  • Increased road noise and harsh ride quality as the tire ages
  • Rubber compound tends to harden, negatively impacting cold-weather and wet-surface traction
  • Poor performance on ice and hard-packed snow

Observations

  • Users with lighter vehicles or vans (e.g., Sprinter) report varying experiences with noise and comfort, often noting that the tire's weight impacts ride quality.
  • Owners of heavy-duty 4x4s and trucks frequently highlight the tire's ability to handle high-speed gravel and heavy loads without structural failure.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Avon Turbospeed CR27 B · BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
CategorySummer Touring tiresAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available—16
Rim diameters—16″ – 20″
Tread depth—13 - 15/32″
Treadwear warranty—50,000 mi
Sidewall—Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering
Max pressure—35 - 80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Avon

BFGoodrich

Winner: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 — better comfort, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 scores 72 vs 50 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 scores 82 vs 70 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 scores 72 vs 60 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 scores 67 vs 60 on wet.

Tire A · Avon Turbospeed CR27
Tire B · BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2

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.