73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
69/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
5 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Bridgestone Battlax BT 010 — 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.
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3 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Bridgestone Battlax BT 010 are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA is stronger on treadwear and comfort. Bridgestone Battlax BT 010 is stronger on handling and wet.
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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)
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Battlax BT 010 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 74 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Battlax BT 010 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Battlax BT 010 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 60 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 73 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Battlax BT 010 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Battlax BT 010 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 67 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Battlax BT 010 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 19 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Battlax BT 010 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 67 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Battlax BT 010 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Battlax BT 010 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | Bridgestone Battlax BT 010 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 73 |
| Dry | 80 | 80 |
| Wet | 61 | 73 |
| Snow | 90 | – |
| Comfort | 74 | 67 |
| Noise | 19 | – |
| Treadwear | 85 | 67 |
| Handling | 64 | 83 |
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Headline score
73
/ 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 Trail Terrain T/A receives a polarized reception, praised for its aesthetic appeal, impressive snow traction, and quiet highway performance. However, significant concerns regarding wet-weather handling and inconsistent tread longevity suggest that performance may vary considerably based on vehicle weight and driving conditions.
Pros
- Excellent traction and predictability in snow and ice conditions
- Quiet highway ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Robust sidewall durability against rocky terrain
- Attractive visual design with white lettering options
Cons
- Poor wet-weather performance and traction issues on paved surfaces
- Inconsistent tread life reports ranging from premature wear to high mileage
- Reports of excessive road noise on specific tarmac surfaces
Observations
- Users operating pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux reported significant traction loss in wet conditions, suggesting potential issues with rear-wheel-drive bias vehicles.
- Hybrid SUV owners, such as those with the RAV4, reported high satisfaction with highway tread longevity and noise levels.
The Bridgestone Battlax BT 010 is viewed as a legacy sport-touring tire that offers predictable feedback and progressive handling, though it struggles to meet the performance demands of modern riders. While some users appreciate its reliable dry-weather grip and touring capabilities, others criticize its harsh ride quality and tendency toward uneven tread wear.
Pros
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
- Good feedback for rider confidence
- Reliable grip levels in dry conditions
- Suitable for long-distance touring applications
Cons
- Rapid or uneven tread wear, particularly center flattening
- Harsh ride quality with poor road vibration absorption
- Limited grip levels when pushed aggressively
- Susceptibility to 'cupping' or irregular wear patterns on the front tire
Observations
- Users noted that the front tire is prone to irregular '20p piece' shape wear patterns.
- The tire is frequently described as having sport-touring performance limits rather than true sports-bike capabilities.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | B · Bridgestone Battlax BT 010 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Motorcycle |
| Sizes available | 43 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11 - 13/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 660 A A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
BFGoodrich
73
/ 100
Bridgestone
Too close to call: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Bridgestone Battlax BT 010 are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA is stronger on treadwear and comfort. Bridgestone Battlax BT 010 is stronger on handling and wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax BT 010 scores 83 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scores 85 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Battlax BT 010 scores 73 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scores 74 vs 67 on comfort.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
Tire B · Bridgestone Battlax BT 010
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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.