67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
52/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A vs Bridgestone DriveGuard — 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
70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
26 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone DriveGuard — better comfort, handling and wet. Pick the BFGoodrich Advantage T/A if treadwear 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)
DriveGuard leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
DriveGuard leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 83 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
DriveGuard leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 69 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Advantage T/A leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 47 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
DriveGuard leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 74 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A | Bridgestone DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 70 |
| Dry | 80 | 84 |
| Wet | 67 | 83 |
| Snow | 20 | – |
| Comfort | 50 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 47 |
| Handling | 57 | 74 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Tire A
70
/ 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 DriveGuard is a polarizing run-flat tire that excels in ride comfort and wet-weather grip compared to traditional run-flat alternatives. However, it is frequently criticized for premature tread wear and a tendency to become noisier as the tire ages, leading to mixed long-term satisfaction among users.
Pros
- Superior ride comfort for a run-flat tire
- Excellent wet and dry road grip
- Noticeable noise reduction compared to factory-fitted run-flats
- Confidence-inspiring handling and stability
Cons
- Extremely rapid tread wear (often reported between 6,000 and 13,000 miles)
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
- Poor performance in snow and near-freezing temperatures
- Handling degradation (tram-lining and wandering) as tread depth decreases
Observations
- BMW owners frequently report rapid inner-edge wear, suggesting the tire may be sensitive to specific suspension geometries or alignment settings.
- Users transitioning from stiffer factory-fitted run-flats (like the Potenza S001) on vehicles like the Mini and Honda Civic report a significant improvement in ride quality.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A | B · Bridgestone DriveGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | High Performance All Season tire | Summer 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?
67
/ 100
BFGoodrich
70
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone DriveGuard — better comfort, handling and wet. Pick the BFGoodrich Advantage T/A if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A scores 75 vs 47 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone DriveGuard scores 69 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone DriveGuard scores 74 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone DriveGuard scores 83 vs 67 on wet.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
Tire B · Bridgestone DriveGuard
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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.