The BFGoodrich Urban Terrain TA is an all-season tyre with good owner feedback on tread life, snow traction and grip on loose surfaces. Road noise and higher fuel consumption are its main drawbacks.
Owners describe the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain TA as a useful all-season choice for a mixture of road driving and occasional loose-surface use. Tread life is the most frequently praised aspect, supported by several accounts from further into its life. Around half the reviews praise snow traction or off-road ability, while dry grip and ride comfort also receive consistently favourable comments. Wet grip attracts fewer mentions, but those comments are positive. These are owner experiences, with no independent test results to establish its position against alternatives.
Noise is the clearest compromise, drawing complaints in roughly four in ten reviews. Around one in five also reports higher fuel consumption, so the positive comments about comfort should not be taken to mean a quiet or particularly economical ride. One returning owner remained very satisfied at replacement but noticed more noise and poorer economy as the tread wore down; that is an individual experience rather than a general ageing pattern. The overall feedback favours drivers who value wear and mixed-surface traction more than quietness.
The quick answer
Owners say82%from 20 owner reviews94% would buy againRead the reviews
Tests saySorry, we don't currently have any test data for the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A
Strengths & weaknessesGood tread lifeUseful traction on loose surfacesNoticeable road noiseHigher fuel consumptionSummarised from owner reviews
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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What do owners say about the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A?
Across 20 owner ratings the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A averages 82%. Owners rate Wear highest at 9 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 6.5. 9 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 93% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A?
Owners rate the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A 8.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 16 reviews.
How well do the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A 9 out of 10 for wear across 16 reviews. 9 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 20,000 miles.
Would owners buy the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A again?
94% of owners say they would buy the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A again, based on the 18 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What do owners say about the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A's tread life?
Of the 16 owner reviews analysed for the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A, 9 mention tread life: 9 praise it (long-lasting) and 0 criticise it (wears quickly). Read those reviews
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A's off-road traction?
Of the 16 owner reviews analysed for the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A, 8 mention off-road traction: 8 praise it (strong off-road traction) and 0 criticise it (weak off-road traction). One owner wrote: "More control on icy roads and driving through flood water". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A's snow traction?
Of the 16 owner reviews analysed for the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A, 8 mention snow traction: 8 praise it (strong snow traction) and 0 criticise it (weak snow traction). One owner wrote: "excellent in the snow (acceleration, braking and cornering all good and predictable)". Read those reviews
What sizes does the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A come in?
The BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A is available in 18 sizes, ranging from 205-265/50-75 R15-18.
Questions and Answers for the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain T/A
Hi, Are these summer tires? On the BFGoodrich site they are listed as all season but on your website they are listed as summer. Show moreHi,
Are these summer tires? On the BFGoodrich site they are listed as all season but on your website they are listed as summer. I am looking for a decent all season tire for my Nissan Patrol which rides 265/70 16. Can you recommend any? Show less
April 18, 2022
You are correct, these are a US market all season tyre, I will update the page now.
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I have tried investigating these tyres for my Tiguan 235/55r17 but not a lot of UK information. Show moreI have tried investigating these tyres for my Tiguan 235/55r17 but not a lot of UK information. Would you be able to advise if they are descent for everyday driving, annually 10-12k miles. Blackcircles have them with interest free and I am curious if there is a reason for this? Show less
May 14, 2018
They're intended for everyday driving, unfortunately I've no personal experience with these tyres so can't give them a personal recommendation. BFGoodrich are an excellent tyre manufacturer though so I expect them to be a good tyre.
What is the weight of this tire for the size 235/60 R16?
Thanks!
Owners generally like the BFGoodrich Urban Terrain TA for its tread life and ability on snow and loose surfaces. Around half the reviews praise snow traction or off-road ability, while several mid-life and end-of-life accounts describe slow wear or useful mileage. Dry grip and ride comfort also attract praise, with fewer comments reporting reassuring wet grip. Noise is the main reservation, mentioned in roughly four in ten reviews, and around one in five reports higher fuel consumption. The one returning owner remained very positive at replacement, although that final account noted more noise and poorer economy as the tread wore down.
What owners mention most counted across 16 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 20 ratings
Owner score82%
Wear90%
Dry Grip88%
Comfort86%
Wet Grip83%
Road Feedback81%
Handling79%
Snow Grip77%
Ice Grip65%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 88%
“Fitted to a Skoda Kodiaq 4x4. Used for towing a boat, no problem with pulling up a wet slipway, no slippage. Give great confidence in all conditions. 61,000 kms and still at least 30% left on tyre. will definitely buy...”
“I used BF Urban Terrain throught 2 year on my Dacia Duster 4x4. I satisfied both winter and summer season. If you looking for a tire for using %80 road %20 offroad usage, BF Urban Terrain is good choise for you. I tried...”
Excellent tyres in all conditions. Never lost grip whilst driving/ towing 2.0 tonne boat/trailer.
Sorry to see they're no longer available on Irish market.
I can buy it again after 40,000 km, successful for all seasons.
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88%
Member
Skoda
225/45 R17
61,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average
Fitted to a Skoda Kodiaq 4x4. Used for towing a boat, no problem with pulling up a wet slipway, no slippage. Give great confidence in all conditions. 61,000 kms and still at least 30% left on tyre. will definitely buy again
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I used BF Urban Terrain throught 2 year on my Dacia Duster 4x4. I satisfied both winter and summer season. If you looking for a tire for using %80 road %20 offroad usage, BF Urban Terrain is good choise for you. I tried all terrain types but i didnt feel the same comfort beause of noisy.
These tires are the perfect compromise. They are not very expensive and they are above average at all aspects that matters for a regular driver. As long as you are not an enthusiastic driver, they perform decently on both paved and unpaved roads, in summer and in winter. There might be a little bit noisier than my old Korean tires, but the wear is much lower. Grip and handling are pretty good on dry and wet terrain if you do not push the tires to extreme. After all, we are talking about tires made for SUVs not for rally cars. On snow and ice they performs decently, but you must expect less reliability than from dedicated winter tires.
These tires feel great to drive, very responsive for what they are and have plenty of comfort, even though they have a hard sidewall. Offroading is also grear, overall really worth the money.
BFG Urban Terrains have lasted very well. Nice and even what ever the weather, handles it all. More than happy with the tyres in the snow & slush we get in the UK, no problem in the wet very sure footed, nice & comfortable in the dry. Fitted to a RAV4 these tyres are a good match.
Lasted about 20,000 miles @ 2 years, just starting to get a bit louder and noticed a drop off in economy, down to about 2.5mm across the front two, BFG Urban Terrains replacements on order.
I bought for 1 year ago. a unique negative point is loudness. Dry, wet and snowy driving is comfortable. I do not suggest but at high speed driving one-hour duration was very safe and smooth but you must not drive fast. 20 cm snow driving and handling are very easy. unfortunately consumption is more than my previous summer tire 1-liter euro diesel per 100 km. I have no experience in the mud field. I can buy again definitely.
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BMW
255/55 R18
7,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going
Bmw x5 3.0d 18inch wheels
BF urban terrain front 7000 miles since new started with 9mm of tread now has 8mm of tread
so front tyres should last 7.4 x 7000 approx 50000 miles on front 62000 on rear if taken to legal minimum
michelin latitude sports lasted 20000 front 25000 rear
michelins have the edge on handling and steering response BFs have better comfort/ ice and snow /mud /tread wear at similar tyre purchase cost
For me overall I prefer the BFs and the extra tread life makes it a no brainer
but for the driver whose priority is steering response / handling the michelins perform better
Probably the best all round tyre I've used and have tried many over the years. Bought Urban Terrains because one of my Landcruisers clocked up 50,000 miles on BFG AT's and still had plenty of life left with superb off road and excellent on road characteristics. Now I drive a 2014 Subaru Outback. Found the UT's good for their type in the mud, excellent in the snow (acceleration, braking and cornering all good and predictable) and with extremely good on-road performance and manners. Done 25,000 miles and according to the MoT tester all four corners were between 5mm and 6mm remaining so plenty left. Had to fit 225/65/17 as no 225/60 available. Won't look at anything else now, am very pleased. For a compromise tyre (which all season must always be by definition) they come close to being the perfect tyre for me.
These tyres replaced OEM Bridgestone Dueler 687's. Handling and wet/dry braking massively improved. Much better grip on wet grass and muddy/rocky tracks. More control on icy roads and driving through flood water. Not driven on snow with them yet but the old Bridgestone's had great difficulty stopping on 15% decline in the snow earlier this year.
OEM Bridgestone's were only E rated in the wet, BFG's are C rated, a big difference that really shows on the road.
5K miles driven and no visible sign of wear yet. Side walls seem very strong with no visible shoulder wear.
The only negative is the fuel economy, I'm getting avg 25 miles per tank less than with the Dueler's. For me, the shorter braking distances, handling and off road traction make up for this.
