67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport vs BFGoodrich Traction T/A — 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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67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
62/100
4 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport and BFGoodrich Traction T/A are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport is stronger on comfort, handling and dry. BFGoodrich Traction T/A is stronger on wet.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
Advantage T/A Sport leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Traction T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 75 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Traction T/A leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Traction T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 68 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Advantage T/A Sport leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Traction T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 37 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Traction T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Advantage T/A Sport leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Traction T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 63 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport | BFGoodrich Traction T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 67 |
| Dry | 80 | 75 |
| Wet | 50 | 68 |
| Comfort | 60 | 37 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 80 |
| Handling | 70 | 63 |
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67
/ 100
Tire A
67
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich Advantage TA Sport is perceived as a performance-oriented all-season tire that excels in dry handling and cornering stability. While it offers a responsive and engaging driving experience, users note that this performance comes at the cost of increased road noise and slightly vague on-center steering feel.
Pros
- Strong cornering grip and stability
- Responsive steering feedback
- Comfortable ride quality
- Excellent dry weather performance
Cons
- Higher than average road noise
- Vague on-center steering feel
Observations
- The tire is noted for its ability to handle spirited driving on backroads, suggesting suitability for drivers who prioritize handling over absolute cabin quietness.
The BFGoodrich Traction T/A receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those praising its winter-weather capability and value, and those frustrated by significant performance and refinement issues. While some drivers appreciate the tire's longevity and wet-weather traction, others report severe shortcomings in grip and excessive road noise.
Pros
- Competitive pricing compared to premium alternatives
- Strong traction and stability in winter conditions
- Good tread wear longevity
Cons
- Excessive and intrusive road noise
- Poor wet-weather grip and handling
- Audible squealing during cornering
Observations
- Mustang owners reported significant dissatisfaction regarding tire noise and cornering grip, suggesting the tire may be ill-suited for rear-wheel-drive performance vehicles.
- Users noted that the tire's performance characteristics are inconsistent, with some finding it adequate for daily driving while others find it dangerous in spirited driving scenarios.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport | B · BFGoodrich Traction T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | High Performance All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 600 - 660 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
BFGoodrich
67
/ 100
BFGoodrich
Too close to call: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport and BFGoodrich Traction T/A are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport is stronger on comfort, handling and dry. BFGoodrich Traction T/A is stronger on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport scores 60 vs 37 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich Traction T/A scores 68 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport scores 70 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport scores 80 vs 75 on dry.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Tire B · BFGoodrich Traction T/A
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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.