61
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
52/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 — Compared (September 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
73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
86/100
9 professional tests
User signal (40%)
68/100
80 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 — better snow, comfort and wet. Pick the BFGoodrich Advantage T/A if treadwear matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 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)
Weather Control A005 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 82 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Weather Control A005 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 84 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Weather Control A005 leads by 39
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 59 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Weather Control A005 leads by 38
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 100 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 71 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Advantage T/A leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 53 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Weather Control A005 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 72 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 88 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 73 |
| Dry | 80 | 86 |
| Wet | 67 | 85 |
| Snow | 20 | 59 |
| Comfort | 50 | 88 |
| Noise | – | 78 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 53 |
| Handling | 57 | 72 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich Advantage T/A receives a polarized reception, with the user highlighting significant concerns regarding the consistency and predictability of the tire compound. While it may offer improved grip levels compared to certain entry-level alternatives, the lack of reliability across varying temperature ranges makes it a difficult recommendation for performance-oriented driving.
Pros
- Improved grip levels compared to baseline tires like the XM2
- Adequate stiffness in cold weather conditions
Cons
- Highly unpredictable compound performance
- Poor heat resistance leading to a 'mushy' feel in hot weather
- Lack of confidence-inspiring grip in cold and wet conditions
Observations
- The XL (Extra Load) variant does not mitigate the fundamental issues with the tire's compound construction.
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 is widely praised for its exceptional wet-weather grip and confident handling in temperate, rainy climates. However, user consensus is heavily polarized by significant reports of premature tread wear, durability issues such as rubber peeling or 'shards' detaching, and inconsistent performance in deep snow or icy conditions.
Pros
- Class-leading wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- Strong dry road handling and steering precision
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels when new
- Effective performance in cold, damp, and light winter conditions
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear, often failing before 15,000 miles
- Structural durability issues including rubber peeling, cracking, and 'sawtoothing'
- Poor performance in heavy snow and ice compared to dedicated winter tires
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
Observations
- Users with higher-powered or heavier vehicles (e.g., BMW M140, C350) frequently report difficulty maintaining traction and accelerated wear.
- Drivers using XL (Extra Load) rated tires often report a harsh, 'bone-shaking' ride quality on uneven surfaces.
- Some users noted that the tire's performance is better suited to lighter, lower-powered vehicles rather than performance-oriented or heavy-duty models.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A | B · Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | High Performance All Season tire | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 560 - 680 A A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
BFGoodrich
73
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 — better snow, comfort and wet. Pick the BFGoodrich Advantage T/A if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scores 59 vs 20 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scores 88 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A scores 75 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scores 85 vs 67 on wet.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
Tire B · Bridgestone Weather Control A005
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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.