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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Vredestein Arctrac — 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.

Tire A BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA tread pattern
Objective (60%)
69/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
5 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
61
Snow
90
Comfort
74
Noise
19
Treadwear
85
Handling
64

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Vredestein

Vredestein Arctrac

Winter Touring tires

Vredestein Arctrac tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
87
Wet
87
Snow
–
Comfort
70
Noise
–
Treadwear
90
Handling
87

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Vredestein Arctrac — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA if comfort matters most to you.
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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) Arctrac leads by 7
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
80
B — Vredestein Arctrac
87
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAArctrac
Professional tests (TWG score) 74 –
Tire Rack owners 86 –
Tyre Reviews owners 90 87

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Arctrac leads by 26
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
61
B — Vredestein Arctrac
87
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAArctrac
Professional tests (TWG score) 60 –
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 58 87

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
90
B — Vredestein Arctrac
–
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAArctrac
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 –
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 95 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Trail Terrain TA leads by 4
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
74
B — Vredestein Arctrac
70
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAArctrac
Professional tests (TWG score) 78 –
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 66 70

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
19
B — Vredestein Arctrac
–
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAArctrac
Professional tests (TWG score) 19 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Arctrac leads by 5
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
85
B — Vredestein Arctrac
90
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAArctrac
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 85 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Arctrac leads by 23
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
64
B — Vredestein Arctrac
87
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAArctrac
Tyre Reviews owners 64 87

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Vredestein Arctrac: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich Trail Terrain TAVredestein Arctrac
Relative Score 73 85
Dry 80 87
Wet 61 87
Snow 90 –
Comfort 74 70
Noise 19 –
Treadwear 85 90
Handling 64 87

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

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.
Tire B Vredestein Arctrac

The Vredestein Arctrac is highly regarded by users, with reviewers noting that its performance surpasses that of premium competitors like Nokian and Bridgestone Blizzak. It is positioned as a top-tier winter tire choice that delivers exceptional value and reliability in cold-weather conditions.

Pros

  • Superior winter performance compared to industry-leading competitors
  • High level of driver confidence in snowy or icy conditions
  • Excellent value proposition

Cons

  • Limited user feedback available to assess long-term tread life or dry-road handling

Observations

  • The tire is perceived as a high-performance alternative for drivers transitioning from established premium winter tire brands.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA B · Vredestein Arctrac
CategoryAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tiresWinter Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available43—
Rim diameters15″ – 22″—
Tread depth11 - 13/32″—
UTQG660 A A - B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering—
Max pressure44 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

Vredestein

Winner: Vredestein Arctrac — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA if comfort matters most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Vredestein Arctrac scores 87 vs 61 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Vredestein Arctrac scores 87 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Vredestein Arctrac scores 87 vs 80 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Vredestein Arctrac scores 90 vs 85 on treadwear.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
Tire B · Vredestein Arctrac

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.