68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Avon Turbosteel 70 vs BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 — 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
86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
No reviews yet
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Avon Turbosteel 70 if comfort matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
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
Score (0–100)
Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 94 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turbosteel 70 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon Turbosteel 70 | BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 86 |
| Dry | 80 | 84 |
| Wet | 70 | 94 |
| Snow | – | 90 |
| Comfort | 85 | 82 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 80 |
| Handling | 80 | – |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Tire A
86
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Avon Turbosteel 70 is a niche, period-correct tire primarily valued by owners of classic luxury vehicles for its authentic aesthetic and high levels of ride comfort. While enthusiasts praise its build quality and quiet operation, the limited user feedback highlights a significant concern regarding structural integrity and long-term reliability.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and quiet operation
- Authentic period-correct aesthetic for classic vehicles
- High manufacturing quality and factory-balanced roundness
Cons
- Reports of severe internal structural failure
- Limited availability and niche application
- Potential for deformation under load
Observations
- Specifically designed and utilized for classic luxury vehicles like Range Rovers and Aston Martins from the 1970s and 1980s.
- Exclusively available in the 235/70/15 size, limiting its application to specific vintage wheel configurations.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon Turbosteel 70 | B · BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 27 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 18/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 45 - 80 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Avon
86
/ 100
BFGoodrich
Winner: BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Avon Turbosteel 70 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 scores 80 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 scores 94 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 scores 84 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Avon Turbosteel 70 scores 85 vs 82 on comfort.
Tire A · Avon Turbosteel 70
Tire B · BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
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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.