67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport vs Michelin Pilot Primacy — 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
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
52 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Primacy — better wet, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
5 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 | Advantage T/A Sport | Pilot Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Primacy leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Pilot Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 76 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Pilot Primacy leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Pilot Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 71 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Primacy leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Pilot Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 85 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Advantage T/A Sport leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | Pilot Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 68 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport | Michelin Pilot Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 77 |
| Dry | 80 | 80 |
| Wet | 50 | 76 |
| Comfort | 60 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 85 |
| Handling | 70 | 68 |
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67
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich Advantage TA Sport is perceived as a performance-oriented all-season tire that excels in dry handling and cornering stability. While it offers a responsive and engaging driving experience, users note that this performance comes at the cost of increased road noise and slightly vague on-center steering feel.
Pros
- Strong cornering grip and stability
- Responsive steering feedback
- Comfortable ride quality
- Excellent dry weather performance
Cons
- Higher than average road noise
- Vague on-center steering feel
Observations
- The tire is noted for its ability to handle spirited driving on backroads, suggesting suitability for drivers who prioritize handling over absolute cabin quietness.
The Michelin Pilot Primacy is widely regarded as a high-longevity touring tire that excels in daily driving conditions but often falls short for enthusiasts seeking sporty handling. While many users praise its exceptional tread life and consistent wet-weather safety, a significant portion of the user base reports issues with excessive road noise and a lack of steering feedback.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Consistent and reliable wet-weather grip
- High levels of comfort for daily commuting
- Predictable and safe handling characteristics
Cons
- High levels of road noise and cabin drone
- Expensive price point compared to competitors
- Lack of steering precision and sporty feedback
- Tendency for rubber to harden and crack over long periods
Observations
- Users with diesel-powered vehicles often noted that higher tire pressures were required to prevent uneven shoulder wear.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles frequently reported that the soft sidewalls resulted in poor cornering feedback and premature shoulder wear during spirited driving.
- Owners of heavier sedans and people carriers reported the best balance of comfort and longevity, often achieving high mileage figures.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport | B · Michelin Pilot Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 600 - 660 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
BFGoodrich
77
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Primacy — better wet, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Primacy scores 76 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Primacy scores 71 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Primacy scores 85 vs 80 on treadwear.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Primacy
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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.