67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
1 owner review
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Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport vs Bridgestone DriveGuard — 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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70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
26 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone DriveGuard — better wet, comfort and dry. Pick the BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport if treadwear matters most to you.
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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)
DriveGuard leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
DriveGuard leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 83 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
DriveGuard leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 69 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Advantage T/A Sport leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 47 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
DriveGuard leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 74 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport | Bridgestone DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 70 |
| Dry | 80 | 84 |
| Wet | 50 | 83 |
| Comfort | 60 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 47 |
| Handling | 70 | 74 |
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67
/ 100
Tire A
70
/ 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 Bridgestone DriveGuard is a polarizing run-flat tire that excels in ride comfort and wet-weather grip compared to traditional run-flat alternatives. However, it is frequently criticized for premature tread wear and a tendency to become noisier as the tire ages, leading to mixed long-term satisfaction among users.
Pros
- Superior ride comfort for a run-flat tire
- Excellent wet and dry road grip
- Noticeable noise reduction compared to factory-fitted run-flats
- Confidence-inspiring handling and stability
Cons
- Extremely rapid tread wear (often reported between 6,000 and 13,000 miles)
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
- Poor performance in snow and near-freezing temperatures
- Handling degradation (tram-lining and wandering) as tread depth decreases
Observations
- BMW owners frequently report rapid inner-edge wear, suggesting the tire may be sensitive to specific suspension geometries or alignment settings.
- Users transitioning from stiffer factory-fitted run-flats (like the Potenza S001) on vehicles like the Mini and Honda Civic report a significant improvement in ride quality.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport | B · Bridgestone DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| 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
70
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone DriveGuard — better wet, comfort and dry. Pick the BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport scores 80 vs 47 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone DriveGuard scores 83 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone DriveGuard scores 69 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone DriveGuard scores 84 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Tire B · Bridgestone DriveGuard
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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.