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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Yokohama G012 A/T — 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.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama G012 A/T

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Yokohama G012 A/T tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
23 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
93
Snow
97
Comfort
85
Noise
76
Treadwear
91
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama G012 A/T — better noise, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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) G012 A/T leads by 14
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
80
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
94
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAG012 A/T
Professional tests (TWG score) 74 –
Tire Rack owners 86 –
Tyre Reviews owners 90 88

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) G012 A/T leads by 32
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
61
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
93
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAG012 A/T
Professional tests (TWG score) 60 –
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 58 85

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G012 A/T leads by 7
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
90
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
97
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAG012 A/T
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 –
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 95 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G012 A/T leads by 11
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
74
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
85
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAG012 A/T
Professional tests (TWG score) 78 –
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 66 68

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G012 A/T leads by 57
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
19
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
76
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAG012 A/T
Professional tests (TWG score) 19 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) G012 A/T leads by 6
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
85
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
91
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAG012 A/T
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 85 93

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G012 A/T leads by 19
A — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
64
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
83
Why this score
SourceTrail Terrain TAG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 64 83

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Yokohama G012 A/T: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich Trail Terrain TAYokohama G012 A/T
Relative Score 69 89
Dry 80 94
Wet 61 93
Snow 90 97
Comfort 74 85
Noise 19 76
Treadwear 85 91
Handling 64 83

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Tire A

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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 Yokohama G012 A/T

The Yokohama Geolandar G012 A/T is widely regarded as a highly capable, aggressive all-terrain tire that excels in demanding off-road environments, including mud, gravel, and snow. While users consistently praise its deep tread depth and rugged durability, they acknowledge that these performance benefits come with trade-offs in road noise and fuel efficiency. Overall, it is viewed as a high-value, reliable choice for truck and SUV owners who prioritize off-road traction and sidewall strength.

Pros

  • Exceptional off-road traction in mud, clay, and loose terrain
  • Deep tread depth providing long-lasting wear
  • Robust sidewall construction and durability
  • Strong performance in wet and snowy conditions
  • Competitive price-to-performance ratio

Cons

  • Noticeable road noise at highway speeds
  • Negative impact on fuel economy due to weight and rolling resistance
  • Occasional balancing challenges on certain heavy-duty truck wheels
  • Potential for wandering or tracking issues on paved surfaces

Observations

  • Heavy-duty truck owners (Ram 2500, F-250) report excellent load-hauling performance but note faster tread wear when towing heavy equipment.
  • SUV owners (Subaru Forester/Outback) highlight the tire's ability to complement AWD systems on unsealed, rural roads.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA B · Yokohama G012 A/T
CategoryAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tiresAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
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

Yokohama

Winner: Yokohama G012 A/T — better noise, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Yokohama G012 A/T scores 76 vs 19 on noise.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama G012 A/T scores 93 vs 61 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama G012 A/T scores 83 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama G012 A/T scores 94 vs 80 on dry.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
Tire B · Yokohama G012 A/T

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.