BFGoodrich Traction T/A T information from Consumer Reports

BFGoodrich Traction T/A T

Approximate retail price:

$90

Summary: The BFGoodrich T/A is a premium all season tire with a 70,000 mile tread wear warranty. It has a directional tread pattern - Check that the tire is installed to rotate in the direction shown on the sidewall. This tire is suitable for many family cars and minivans.

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About - BFGoodrich Traction T/A T
The BFGoodrich Traction T/A T is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, all season tire models like the Traction T/A T are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Dry braking: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph. Wet braking: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph. Handling: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

About - BFGoodrich Traction T/A T

The BFGoodrich Traction T/A T is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, all season tire models like the Traction T/A T are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Dry braking:: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph.
Wet braking:: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph.
Handling:: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

Features & Specs - BFGoodrich Traction T/A T
Speed rating Speed rating. This letter denotes the maximum sustainable speed and is found directly after the load index. For S-speed-rated tires, it's 112 mph; for T, 118 mph. Speed ratings for other tires include Q, 99 mph; H, 130 mph; V, 149 mph; and Z, 150 mph plus. While such speeds may seem wildly impractical, tires with higher speed ratings tend to provide better handling at legal speed limits. Choose tires that have a speed rating at least as high as the one specified on your vehicle's placard. Speed rating	T
Treadwear warranty Commonly used by tire manufacturers to market tires, the warranty describes the typical tread life of the tire. Consumers should view the warranty an indicator of tread life only. Actual mileage will vary with vehicle type, driving style, road, and weather conditions, just to name a few variables. Nearly all treadwear warranties are based on pro-rated amount based on the usable tread worn off the tire. Treadwear warranty	70000
UTQG treadwear UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG treadwear, an index developed by the government, compares a tire's tread life with that of a reference tire graded at 100. A tire with a grade of 300 is predicted to last three times as long as one graded at 100. Treadwear grades are just one indicator of tread life, but actual tire life will vary due to a number of factors including road conditions, driving habits, vehicle, and maintenance. UTQG treadwear	620
UTQG traction UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG traction indicates the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface with Government grades of AA, A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG traction	A
UTQG temperature UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG temperature indicates the tire's ability to resist heat build-up under test conditions with Government grades of A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG temperature	B
Size tested The size of the tested model. Size tested	(P)215/60R16
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User Reviews - BFGoodrich Traction T/A T

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Dolfinfan

from

Great Falls, MT

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good all-around performer

5/27/2011

Pros

Dry grip

Handling

Tread life

Value

Wet grip

Winter traction

Cons

Noise

Best Uses

Comment:

Have a set on my 2006 Taurus. Good over-all handling, especially in wet and moderate snow (3 to 6 inches) conditions. Dry traction, including braking and cornering, is very good. The tires are wearing evenly, although I do not think I will get 80,000 miles out of them - I'll be happy with 60,000. They hum a bit more than othr tires I've owned but I'll gladly take that given the confidence the tires give me on the road.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Soapguy

from

Fort Worth, TX

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Wears well...however

4/17/2011

Pros

When new excellent value

Cons

Dry grip

Noise

Ride comfort

Best Uses

Comment:

Good value in the beginning..then became rough riding and very loud. Seems to loose grip easily.<br />Will not pruchase again. I drive many highway miles at speed limit, wearing evenly.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Andy

from

Pittsburgh, PA

4.0

Pleasant surprise

1/12/2011

Pros

Handling

Noise

Ride comfort

Value

Cons

Winter traction

Best Uses

Comment:

Initially purchased as rim protectors for my 200K '96 Subaru wagon which I been kept as a utility vehicle when buying a new one. The tires were a value and quietly did what was needed. In the 32 snowfall last winter the utility wagon was my primary and the tires, although all-season, did admirably enough I put them on our BMW 528i with the same results: more performance than was anticipated. I didn't anticipate Snowcat traction in winter, deep water fording ability or 1.0 G cornering on highway cloverleaf entry ramps. Each of those isolated circumstances would call for a specific tire and I just wanted to be able to put one tire on for descent results year-round; this one was a fine and pleasantly surprising choice. I was similarly pleased with the dealer experience given the option of buying online and sorting out local installation.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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