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BFGoodrich Macadam TA vs Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT — 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.

Tire A BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich Macadam TA

Summer High Performance tires

BFGoodrich Macadam TA tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
1 owner review
Dry
80
Wet
70
Snow
–
Comfort
90
Noise
–
Treadwear
90
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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VerdictToo close to call: BFGoodrich Macadam TA and Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Macadam TA is stronger on handling. Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT is stronger on wet and dry.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wrangler TrailRunner AT leads by 12
A — BFGoodrich Macadam TA
80
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
92
Why this score
SourceMacadam TAWrangler TrailRunner AT
Tire Rack owners – 80
Tyre Reviews owners 80 65

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Wrangler TrailRunner AT leads by 19
A — BFGoodrich Macadam TA
70
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
89
Why this score
SourceMacadam TAWrangler TrailRunner AT
Tire Rack owners – 75
Tyre Reviews owners 70 75

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Macadam TA
–
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
86
Why this score
SourceMacadam TAWrangler TrailRunner AT
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners – 45

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Macadam TA
90
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
90
Why this score
SourceMacadam TAWrangler TrailRunner AT
Tire Rack owners – 70
Tyre Reviews owners 90 60

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Macadam TA
–
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
91

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Macadam TA leads by 2
A — BFGoodrich Macadam TA
90
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
88
Why this score
SourceMacadam TAWrangler TrailRunner AT
Tire Rack owners – 83
Tyre Reviews owners 90 55

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Macadam TA leads by 45
A — BFGoodrich Macadam TA
70
B — Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
25
Why this score
SourceMacadam TAWrangler TrailRunner AT
Tyre Reviews owners 70 25

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich Macadam TA vs Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich Macadam TAGoodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
Relative Score 80 80
Dry 80 92
Wet 70 89
Snow – 86
Comfort 90 90
Noise – 91
Treadwear 90 88
Handling 70 25

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Tire A

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.

Tire A BFGoodrich Macadam TA

The BFGoodrich Macadam TA is viewed as a reliable, all-around performer that offers predictable handling across various weather conditions. Users appreciate its consistent feedback and confidence-inspiring nature, particularly when fitted to heavier vehicles like the Isuzu Trooper.

Pros

  • Reliable dry weather traction
  • Predictable handling in wet conditions
  • Competent performance in light snow
  • Consistent driver feedback

Cons

  • Moderate tread life expectancy
  • Performance limitations on heavy vehicles

Observations

  • Users operating heavy, long-wheelbase SUVs report a tread life of approximately 20,000 miles before reaching legal wear limits.
Tire B Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT

The Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner A/T (often referenced as the Wrangler SRA in user feedback) is widely regarded as a reliable, value-oriented OEM tire that excels in highway comfort, low road noise, and dry-road handling. While many owners report impressive tread life and consistent performance for daily commuting and light towing, it is frequently noted as being less capable in severe winter conditions or demanding off-road environments compared to more aggressive all-terrain alternatives.

Pros

  • Excellent ride comfort and minimal road noise
  • High value-to-price ratio
  • Strong longevity and tread life for many users
  • Predictable handling on dry and wet pavement

Cons

  • Limited off-road capability compared to dedicated A/T tires
  • Inconsistent performance in deep snow or icy conditions
  • Occasional reports of premature sidewall cracking
  • Some users report difficulty with balancing

Observations

  • Owners of full-size trucks (Ram 1500, Silverado) frequently cite these as reliable OEM replacements that maintain factory-like ride quality.
  • Users towing trailers or heavy loads report satisfaction with the LT-rated versions for stability and safety.
  • Drivers operating primarily on gravel or harsh terrain note that the tire is better suited for pavement and light duty rather than rugged off-road use.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Macadam TA B · Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT
CategorySummer High Performance tires—
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
Tread depth—11 - 15/32″
UTQG—580 A B
Treadwear warranty—55,000 mi
Sidewall—Raised Outline White Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering
Max pressure—51 - 80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

Goodyear

Too close to call: BFGoodrich Macadam TA and Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Macadam TA is stronger on handling. Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT is stronger on wet and dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

BFGoodrich Macadam TA scores 70 vs 25 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT scores 89 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT scores 92 vs 80 on dry.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Macadam TA
Tire B · Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT

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.