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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport vs Pirelli P4000 — 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
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli P4000

Summer Premium Touring tires

Pirelli P4000 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
1 owner review
Dry
80
Wet
70
Comfort
80
Treadwear
40
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport — better treadwear. Pick the Pirelli P4000 if wet and comfort matter 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
80
B — Pirelli P4000
80
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportP4000
Tyre Reviews owners 80 80

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) P4000 leads by 20
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
50
B — Pirelli P4000
70
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportP4000
Tyre Reviews owners 50 70

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) P4000 leads by 20
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
60
B — Pirelli P4000
80
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportP4000
Tyre Reviews owners 60 80

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Advantage T/A Sport leads by 40
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
80
B — Pirelli P4000
40
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportP4000
Tyre Reviews owners 80 40

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
70
B — Pirelli P4000
70
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportP4000
Tyre Reviews owners 70 70

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport vs Pirelli P4000: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich Advantage T/A SportPirelli P4000
Relative Score 67 65
Dry 80 80
Wet 50 70
Comfort 60 80
Treadwear 80 40
Handling 70 70

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport

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.
Tire B Pirelli P4000

The Pirelli P4000 is highly regarded by owners of classic luxury vehicles for its ability to maintain original handling characteristics and ride comfort. It serves as a vital solution for enthusiasts requiring specific high-speed ratings for vintage performance sedans where modern tire alternatives are often limited to truck or utility specifications.

Pros

  • Excellent grip and handling poise
  • Superior ride comfort
  • High-speed rating availability for classic vehicles
  • Stable highway cruising with minimal vibration

Cons

  • Limited availability of modern alternatives in specific classic sizes
  • Potential for being the only viable option rather than a performance leader

Observations

  • Specifically praised for restoring factory-level driving dynamics in V12 Jaguar luxury saloons.
  • Highly valued for filling a niche market where standard tire options are often incorrectly rated for heavy-duty or 4x4 applications.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport B · Pirelli P4000
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tireSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG600 - 660 A A—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

Pirelli

Winner: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport — better treadwear. Pick the Pirelli P4000 if wet and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport scores 80 vs 40 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli P4000 scores 70 vs 50 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli P4000 scores 80 vs 60 on comfort.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Tire B · Pirelli P4000

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.