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 Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter — 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
52
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
54/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A — better treadwear and dry. Pick the Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter if comfort, wet and handling matter 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)
Advantage T/A leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Champion Fuel Fighter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 60 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Champion Fuel Fighter leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Champion Fuel Fighter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 70 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Champion Fuel Fighter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Champion Fuel Fighter leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Champion Fuel Fighter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 60 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Advantage T/A leads by 55
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Champion Fuel Fighter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 20 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Champion Fuel Fighter leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A | Champion Fuel Fighter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 60 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A | Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 52 |
| Dry | 80 | 60 |
| Wet | 67 | 70 |
| Snow | 20 | – |
| Comfort | 50 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 20 |
| Handling | 57 | 60 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Tire A
52
/ 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 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 Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter is viewed as a competent, mid-range touring tire that provides adequate dry and wet traction for daily commuting. However, user consensus highlights significant disappointment regarding tread longevity and ride comfort compared to original equipment alternatives.
Pros
- Reliable dry and wet weather traction
- Acceptable noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels
- Suitable for daily commuting and standard touring applications
Cons
- Premature tread wear and poor overall longevity
- Inferior ride comfort compared to original equipment tires
- Lower than expected value proposition due to replacement frequency
Observations
- Users operating these tires on small SUVs reported that while handling was sufficient, the tire failed to meet the comfort standards set by OE-fitted tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A | B · Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
67
/ 100
BFGoodrich
52
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A — better treadwear and dry. Pick the Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter if comfort, wet and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A scores 75 vs 20 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A scores 80 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter scores 60 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter scores 70 vs 67 on wet.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
Tire B · Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter
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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.