The BFGoodrich Advantage is a comfort-led summer touring tyre that majors on refinement and easy everyday driving. Owners consistently highlight its plush ride, low noise levels and reassuring wet-road traction in normal use, making it feel secure and good value. However, professional testing paints a more mixed picture, with the tyre frequently struggling to match class leaders in key wet metrics-especially wet braking-despite occasional strong wet-handling results.
Taken together, the BFGoodrich Advantage suits drivers who prioritise quiet, relaxed motorway and urban travel over sharp, sporty responses. The tyre's steering and dry-limit behaviour is often described as safe but not particularly precise, with understeer and a lack of bite when pushed, which aligns with test findings that show only middling dry braking/handling consistency in competitive groups. Efficiency is generally respectable, with rolling resistance often landing in the upper-middle of the pack, supporting its touring brief.
Where the two perspectives diverge most is wet performance: drivers frequently feel confident in wet grip and braking day-to-day, but independent tests repeatedly flag longer wet braking distances and inconsistent wet lateral control relative to rivals, meaning its wet safety margin can be more variable than it feels from the driver's seat. Longevity is also not a guaranteed win-many users report good wear, yet test data shows high variability, so real-world life may depend heavily on vehicle, alignment and driving style. Overall, it's a refined and comfortable choice with good perceived value, but not the most dependable option if your top priority is benchmark wet braking or dynamic precision.
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Owners say78%from 16 owner reviews75% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesValue, DryWetRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
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BFGoodrich’s Advantage fails to achieve a good rating mainly because of poor wet performance and higher wear. Dry-road steering feedback and stability are good, but braking distances are long. On wet roads, braking, aquaplaning and handling are only fair or sufficient, leading to early under- or oversteer. Predicted mileage and efficiency are good, but abrasion is slightly elevated. ADAC therefore gives a conditional recommendation, praising the dry-road handling and high mileage but cautioning about wet-road weaknesses and above-average weight.
In 205/55 R16, the BFGoodrich Advantage is projected to cost €15.06 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €602 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test.
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.
Across the 13 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich Advantage stops 3.5% longer than premium rivals, 0.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 57/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the wet from 16 reviews.
How good is the BFGoodrich Advantage in the dry?
Across the 13 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich Advantage stops 1.8% longer than premium rivals, 0.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 64/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the dry from 16 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the BFGoodrich Advantage?
Across the 6 tests measuring rolling resistance, the BFGoodrich Advantage's rolling resistance is 6.7% higher than premium rivals, 6.4% lower than mid-range rivals and 6.1% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the BFGoodrich Advantage last?
Based on test and owner data, the BFGoodrich Advantage is expected to last around 26,272 miles (42,281 km).
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich Advantage?
Across 16 owner ratings the BFGoodrich Advantage averages 78%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.8 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 7.2. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 86% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the BFGoodrich Advantage(8)
How much does the BFGoodrich Advantage cost to run?
In 205/55 R16, the BFGoodrich Advantage is projected to cost €15.06 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €602 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, at €10.33.
What is the BFGoodrich Advantage's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the BFGoodrich Advantage most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the BFGoodrich Advantage?
Owners rate the BFGoodrich Advantage 8.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 14 reviews.
How well do the BFGoodrich Advantage wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the BFGoodrich Advantage 8.2 out of 10 for wear across 14 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the BFGoodrich Advantage again?
75% of owners say they would buy the BFGoodrich Advantage again, based on the 16 owner reviews that answered the question. 19% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich Advantage's ride comfort?
Of the 15 owner reviews analysed for the BFGoodrich Advantage, 9 mention ride comfort: 9 praise it (comfortable ride) and 0 criticise it (harsh ride). One owner wrote: "the most impressive is driving comfort". Read those reviews
What does the BFGoodrich Advantage replace?
The BFGoodrich Advantage is the successor to the BFGoodrich gGrip in BFGoodrich's range.
What sizes does the BFGoodrich Advantage come in?
The BFGoodrich Advantage is available in 154 sizes, ranging from 155-255/35-70 R14-20.
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Drivers of the BFGoodrich Advantage largely praise its comfort-focused character, highlighting a plush ride, low noise, and confident wet braking/traction. Many note it suits normal and sedate driving very well, with good value and signs of strong wear life. However, multiple reviewers report average dry grip with some understeer and lack of precision when pushed, so it's not ideal for sporty driving. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with the tyre excelling in comfort and wet safety over outright performance.
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Owner ratings averaged from 16 ratings
Owner score78%
Comfort88%
Wear82%
Dry Grip78%
Wet Grip77%
Road Feedback76%
Handling72%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 80%
“I am reviewing my current set as i am on the verge of buying new ones, NOT because they are worn out, but just for being on the safe side... this set is extra durable on harsh summer roads, i had them for 60,000...”
“###Do not buy this tyre### No grip whatsoever, wheel spinning whenever I accelerate hard and not from a start, even in 3rd gear... And this is a 235 section tyre, i'll let imagine the narrower versions... I had 205 55...”
“comfort level and noise level are great. Im not satisfied with wet grip, handling is bad, you are felling like you are wobbling in the turns, you are late with the turns. wearing is also bad, im driving mainly on...”
comfort level and noise level are great. Im not satisfied with wet grip, handling is bad, you are felling like you are wobbling in the turns, you are late with the turns. wearing is also bad, im driving mainly on highway but im not satisfied, also i have to replace it because the started to have bulging at the sides.
Initial Impressions60% 10,000 miles
If you are easy going driver with light foot on the gas, than you will have no problem. But if you try little harder on the gas, and speed in the corners, than you'll have a problem. Car is wobbling, you fill insecure.
I try to add little more pressure in the tyre's and it's little better.
I drove 10000miles, all in dry motorways, that why I cant tell the filling on wet conditions.
I, m not satisfied with the wear also. They are quiet though.
Definitely I will not by them again.
These tyres complement my Subaru Liberty wagon, which does regular trips of over 140 miles and across country roads. Wear has been minimal, tyres keep pressure well (always go above recommended - I hate to feel soft sidewalls or any roll in corners). Moved from Dunlop FM800 Sport for the better - these tyres match the car's performance much better than the Dunlops, but not as good as the previous Michelin XM2+. The car is taken camping so the tyres deal with extra load and dirt/gravel well, but tend to understeer when pushed with weight.
Grip for regular driving is great - but pushing limits in dry is noticeable - going around roundabout at speed produced slippage and rough feedback, so know your limits.
Very happy with this tyre, and now putting it on a Subaru Forester as well.
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I had these fitted on December 30th and it is now January 16th, so I'm only a couple of weeks in. It is also summer here, so I haven't really been able to do much really wet road driving - so all of this is initial impressions.
Previous tyre was Michelin Pilot 5 sport - which I loved but did not go back to as they have become extremely expensive, and as a UHP tyre I only get around 18 months out of them - also I'm getting old now so don't drive as enthusiastically as I did when I was younger.
So I was looking for something more budget friendly that would last me a few years.
I have to say so far I'm very pleased - the best thing is how it has transformed the ride quality. The P5S were always quite crashy on the Lexus on poor road surfaces (which is basically everything around where I live) - the Advantage Control just soaks it all up, and makes the Lexus feel like you expect a Lexus to feel like.
They aren't a patch on the Michelins for grip, wet or dry - but they are very communicative about their limits. Also, the Michelins always felt a bit vague on centre (actually at times thought I had suspension issues) - the BFG's feel very confident on centre by comparison.
If I felt I still needed something with the best grip in the conditions I mostly drive in, I would still go with the P5S - but I'm extremely happy so far with the BFG's. I'll update in a year or two with my thoughts on wear - I've already done about 3000km on them though and they still appear new across the whole tread, front and rear.
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I am reviewing my current set as i am on the verge of buying new ones, NOT because they are worn out, but just for being on the safe side... this set is extra durable on harsh summer roads, i had them for 60,000 kilometers so far.
I have them on a Subaru Impreza, which has a very low ground clearance, so i needed tough sidewalls to handle the road and not to be soft to giveaway more ground clearance on road bumps.
I had before Perelli Cinturato P7 / Continental UC6, and on overall performance the BF Advantage beats them both.
I've been driving the BFGoodrich advantage for around 12000 Km.
my first impressions;
very decent wet performance; excellent wet braking response; probably the best as per my driving experience.
Shining on dry pavement , the most impressive is driving comfort and the extremely quiet rolling noise.
Excellent price to quality ratio.
would highly recommend .
i've been driving them for almost eight months.
had no issue at all.
Very good wet performance, shining on dry roads.
comfortable, silent.
way better than my previous tires.
would higly recommend.
No grip whatsoever, wheel spinning whenever I accelerate hard and not from a start, even in 3rd gear... And this is a 235 section tyre, i'll let imagine the narrower versions...
I had 205 55 16 continental premiumcontact6 in a ford focus mk2 1.8 tdci, a torque monster in low-mid rpm and it never break a sweat! Largely superior performancing tyre!
###Do not buy this tyre###
83%
Member
Honda
225/55 R17
10,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Average
An alternate tyres to Michellin on my secondary car Its worth period
I bought these on the strength of the UK Tyrereviews website piece on 2021 Summer tyres. Even though I do not live in the UK, so far as I was able to tell, the Advantage sold here in Australia is exactly the same as the Advantage sold in the UK that was reviewed, save for one extra ply in the sidewall. I purchased these tyres on the basis of them coming top of the heap in terms of comfort in the aforementioned review. The roads where I live are appalling and getting worse by the day and it might be some time (if ever) before I can buy a large SUV such as a Santa Fe or Sorento that would obviously be far better suited to them rather than my current tiny Kia Picanto. Combine that with me not getting any younger and comfort is the main thing I want in a tyre these days, especially when seemingly all modern vehicles are biased towards firm (albeit well controlled) rides.
Well I certainly have to agree with the Tyrereviews review - these tyres are definitely much more comfortable than any previous tyres I have owned and are surprisingly quiet. It was actually their quietness that took me most by surprise since it is not exactly a feature even the manufacturer appears to excessively harp on about. But maybe they should - they really are very quiet - but not so much in terms of a reading on the dB meter - it is because the noise seems to be "tuned" into a bandwidth that we humans find far less irritable - so much less "midrange" to use a hifi analogy. Further anecdotal evidence the noise is reduced is when listening to my usual radio station at 100 kmh on coarse chip roads, I can now listen three "clicks" lower in volume than before (volume 10 versus 13 previously).
As for handling, I do detect a little bit more understeer but I fully expected this given there is no free lunch if you want to bias a tyre more towards comfort. It is a compromise that I am more than willing to live with, especially given that the handling is very progressive such that I can feel the limit gradually approaching when driving on high speed winding roads. I did find too, that whereas all my previous tyres had caused mild rear end bump steer when the rear tyres were both simultaneously travelling over the same road defect over high speed curves, this particular annoyance is thankfully totally absent with these tyres.
All in all this is a decent tyre if you are not seeking "performance" and instead are seeking something more oriented to sedate driving with a bias towards comfort. On the other hand, if you like to pretend that you are in a kart when around roundabouts or want high precision combined with neutral handling on high speed winding roads, maybe choose something else!
I bought these on the strength of the UK Tyrereviews website piece on 2021 Summer tyres. Even though I do not live in the UK, so far as I was able to tell, the Advantage sold here in Australia is exactly the same as the Advantage sold in the UK that was reviewed, save for one extra ply in the sidewall. I purchased these tyres on the basis of them coming top of the heap in terms of comfort in the aforementioned review. The roads where I live are appalling and getting worse by the day and it might be some time (if ever) before I can buy a large SUV such as a Santa Fe or Sorento that would obviously be far better suited to them rather than my current tiny Kia Picanto. Combine that with me not getting any younger and comfort is the main thing I want in a tyre these days, especially when seemingly all modern vehicles are biased towards firm (albeit well controlled) rides.
Well I certainly have to agree with the Tyrereviews review - these tyres are definitely much more comfortable than any previous tyres I have owned and are surprisingly quiet. It was actually their quietness that took me most by surprise since it is not exactly a feature even the manufacturer appears to excessively harp on about. But maybe they should - they really are very quiet - but not so much in terms of a reading on the dB meter - it is because the noise seems to be "tuned" into a bandwidth that we humans find far less irritable - so much less "midrange" to use a hifi analogy. Further anecdotal evidence the noise is reduced is when listening to my usual radio station at 100 kmh on coarse chip roads, I can now listen three "clicks" lower in volume than before (volume 10 versus 13 previously).
As for handling, I do detect a little bit more understeer but I fully expected this given there is no free lunch if you want to bias a tyre more towards comfort. It is a compromise that I am more than willing to live with, especially given that the handling is very progressive such that I can feel the limit gradually approaching when driving on high speed winding roads. I did find too, that whereas all my previous tyres had caused mild rear end bump steer when the rear tyres were both simultaneously travelling over the same road defect over high speed curves, this particular annoyance is thankfully totally absent with these tyres.
All in all this is a decent tyre if you are not seeking "performance" and instead are seeking something more oriented to sedate driving with a bias towards comfort. On the other hand, if you like to pretend that you are in a kart when around roundabouts or want high precision combined with neutral handling on high speed winding roads, maybe choose something else!
Very smooth driving, performed amazingly on wet roads especially when braking.
Advantage Tires performed much better than my previous BFG tires.
would Highly recommend
