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 Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip — 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.
VS
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
5 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip — better wet, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Eagle UltraGrip leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Eagle UltraGrip leads by 36
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 86 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Eagle UltraGrip leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 74 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eagle UltraGrip leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eagle UltraGrip leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport | Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 84 |
| Dry | 80 | 84 |
| Wet | 50 | 86 |
| Comfort | 60 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 86 |
| Handling | 70 | 84 |
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67
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 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 Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip (GW-3) is widely regarded as a durable and reliable winter tire that offers exceptional longevity and consistent performance across varied cold-weather conditions. While some users note that its snow-specific traction is surpassed by newer designs, it remains a highly recommended choice for improving winter mobility in both front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability even on high-torque vehicles
- Significant improvement in winter traction for rear-wheel drive cars
- Quiet operation comparable to premium summer tires
- Consistent performance in cold, wet, and dry conditions
Cons
- Performance in deep snow is considered average compared to modern winter tire designs
- Older tread pattern design compared to current market offerings
- Run-flat variants may have specific handling characteristics that some drivers find less refined
Observations
- Users report excellent results on rear-wheel drive vehicles like BMWs, effectively mitigating typical winter traction issues.
- Front-wheel drive owners, specifically those with high-torque diesel models, report impressive resistance to premature tread wear.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport | B · Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | Winter Ultra High Performance 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
84
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip — better wet, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip scores 86 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip scores 74 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip scores 84 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip scores 86 vs 80 on treadwear.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip
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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.