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Objective (60%)
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User signal (40%)
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT vs Falken ZIEX CT50 — Compared (May 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.
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62
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Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
52/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictOnly Falken ZIEX CT50 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | ZIEX CT50 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 77 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | ZIEX CT50 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | ZIEX CT50 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 53 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | ZIEX CT50 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 65 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | ZIEX CT50 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT | Falken ZIEX CT50 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 62 |
| Dry | – | 79 |
| Wet | – | 62 |
| Snow | – | 37 |
| Comfort | – | 58 |
| Treadwear | – | 63 |
| Handling | – | 70 |
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Headline score
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Tire A
62
/ 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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Falken ZIEX CT50 receives mixed to negative feedback, primarily criticized for its excessive road noise and acoustic performance. While users acknowledge acceptable handling characteristics and reasonable tread longevity, the persistent noise issues significantly detract from the overall ownership experience.
Pros
- Acceptable tread wear longevity
- Competent handling performance
- Reliable dry road stability
Cons
- Excessive road noise and 'wooing' sounds on tarmac
- Low treadwear rating (300) compared to aftermarket alternatives
- Susceptibility to manufacturing defects such as slow leaks
Observations
- Mazda CX-9 owners consistently report that the tire compromises the vehicle's intended quiet cabin experience.
- Users note that the tire's performance and noise levels do not improve with consistent rotation or pressure adjustments.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT | B · Falken ZIEX CT50 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 660 - 740 B A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 50 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
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/ 100
BFGoodrich
62
/ 100
Falken
Only Falken ZIEX CT50 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT
Tire B · Falken ZIEX CT50
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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.