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BFGoodrich Advantage T/A vs Dunlop SP5000 — 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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6 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
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | SP5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 87 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | SP5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 72 |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | SP5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | – |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | SP5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 80 |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | SP5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 78 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | SP5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A | Dunlop SP5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 79 |
| Dry | 80 | 87 |
| Wet | 67 | 72 |
| Snow | 20 | – |
| Comfort | 50 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 78 |
| Handling | 57 | 83 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 Dunlop SP5000 is viewed as a durable, long-lasting all-season performance tire that offers reliable highway handling. While some users report mixed experiences regarding its wet and winter weather capabilities, others praise its versatility and longevity in varied European climates.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and overall durability
- Reliable performance on dry highway surfaces
- Capable handling in varied weather conditions when paired with capable vehicles
- Strong reputation for consistent quality
Cons
- High price point compared to competitors
- Inconsistent performance reports in heavy snow and ice
- Availability issues due to production status
Observations
- Users operating 4x4 vehicles report high confidence and safety in adverse weather conditions like sleet and ice.
- Low-profile variants of this tire are noted by some users to have inherent limitations in deep snow regardless of the tire's compound.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A | B · Dunlop SP5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | High Performance All Season tire | Summer High Performance 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 | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
BFGoodrich
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SP5000 — better comfort, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Dunlop SP5000 scores 80 vs 50 on comfort.
Dunlop SP5000 scores 83 vs 57 on handling.
Dunlop SP5000 scores 87 vs 80 on dry.
Dunlop SP5000 scores 72 vs 67 on wet.
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.