BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Toyo Open Country AT III

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and the Toyo Open Country AT III to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Toyo Open Country AT III are All Terrain and Off Road All Season tires designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

In This Article
Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion Similar Comparisons
Trail-Terrain-TA VS Open-Country-AT-III

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been two tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these two tests:

  • BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA finished ahead of the Toyo Open Country AT III in one of the tests
  • Toyo Open Country AT III finished ahead of the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA in one of the tests

The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Toyo Open Country AT III have an equal number of test wins. However, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Toyo Open Country AT III was better during one dry braking tests. On average the Toyo Open Country AT III stopped the vehicle in 6.44% less distance than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
46.6M
Toyo Open Country AT III
43.6M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Toyo Open Country AT III

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:46.6M ✓ Toyo Open Country AT III: 43.6M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Toyo Open Country AT III was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Toyo Open Country AT III was 1.01% faster around a lap than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
69.33s
Toyo Open Country AT III
68.63s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Toyo Open Country AT III

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:69.33s ✓ Toyo Open Country AT III: 68.63s

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Toyo Open Country AT III performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
90 Points
Toyo Open Country AT III
90 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tires performed equally well

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:90 Points Toyo Open Country AT III: 90 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Toyo Open Country AT III was better during one wet braking tests. On average the Toyo Open Country AT III stopped the vehicle in 8.54% less distance than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
68.5M
Toyo Open Country AT III
62.65M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Toyo Open Country AT III

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:68.5M ✓ Toyo Open Country AT III: 62.65M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Toyo Open Country AT III was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Toyo Open Country AT III was 1.7% faster around a wet lap than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
86.02s
Toyo Open Country AT III
84.56s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Toyo Open Country AT III

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:86.02s ✓ Toyo Open Country AT III: 84.56s

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scored 5.88% more points than the Toyo Open Country AT III.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
85 Points
Toyo Open Country AT III
80 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:85 Points Toyo Open Country AT III: 80 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Toyo Open Country AT III was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Toyo Open Country AT III was 1.01% faster around a wet circle than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
13.91s
Toyo Open Country AT III
13.77s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Toyo Open Country AT III

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:13.91s ✓ Toyo Open Country AT III: 13.77s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA floated at a 0.48% higher speed than the Toyo Open Country AT III.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
83.1Km/H
Toyo Open Country AT III
82.7Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:83.1Km/H Toyo Open Country AT III: 82.7Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Toyo Open Country AT III was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Toyo Open Country AT III slipped out at a 10.65% higher speed than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
2.77m/sec2
Toyo Open Country AT III
3.1m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Toyo Open Country AT III

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:2.77m/sec2 ✓ Toyo Open Country AT III: 3.1m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was better during two snow braking tests. On average the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA stopped the vehicle in 22.75% less distance than the Toyo Open Country AT III.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
39.08M
Toyo Open Country AT III
50.59M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:39.08M Toyo Open Country AT III: 50.59M
2023/24 Best All Terrain Tires In Snow
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:39.08M Toyo Open Country AT III: 50.59M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was better during two snow traction tests. On average the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA accelerated 18.54% faster than the Toyo Open Country AT III.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
4.57s
Toyo Open Country AT III
5.61s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:4.57s Toyo Open Country AT III: 5.61s
2023/24 Best All Terrain Tires In Snow
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:4.57s Toyo Open Country AT III: 5.61s

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was 4.93% faster around a lap than the Toyo Open Country AT III.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
97.4s
Toyo Open Country AT III
102.45s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:97.4s Toyo Open Country AT III: 102.45s
2023/24 Best All Terrain Tires In Snow
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:97.4s Toyo Open Country AT III: 102.45s

Gravel Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was better during one gravel handling [s] tests. On average the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was 0.84% faster around a lap than the Toyo Open Country AT III.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
61.6s
Toyo Open Country AT III
62.12s
Gravel Handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Gravel Handling [s]: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:61.6s Toyo Open Country AT III: 62.12s

Subj. Gravel Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Toyo Open Country AT III performed equally well in subj. gravel handling tests.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
100 Points
Toyo Open Country AT III
100 Points
Subjective Gravel Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Gravel Handling: Both tires performed equally well

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:100 Points Toyo Open Country AT III: 100 Points

Dirt Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was better during one dirt handling [s] tests. On average the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was 2.59% faster around a lap than the Toyo Open Country AT III.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
56.86s
Toyo Open Country AT III
58.37s
Dirt handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dirt Handling [s]: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:56.86s Toyo Open Country AT III: 58.37s

Subj. Dirt Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was better during one subj. dirt handling tests. On average the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scored 5% more points than the Toyo Open Country AT III.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
100 Points
Toyo Open Country AT III
95 Points
Subjective Dirt Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dirt Handling: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:100 Points Toyo Open Country AT III: 95 Points

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scored 5.56% more points than the Toyo Open Country AT III.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
90 Points
Toyo Open Country AT III
85 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:90 Points Toyo Open Country AT III: 85 Points

Subj. Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scored 10% more points than the Toyo Open Country AT III.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
100 Points
Toyo Open Country AT III
90 Points
Subjective in car noise levels, higher is better

Best In Subj. Noise: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:100 Points Toyo Open Country AT III: 90 Points

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was better during one noise tests. On average the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA measured 2.39% quieter than the Toyo Open Country AT III.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
73.5dB
Toyo Open Country AT III
75.3dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:73.5dB Toyo Open Country AT III: 75.3dB

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA had a 4.42% lower rolling resistance than the Toyo Open Country AT III.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
8.86kg / t
Toyo Open Country AT III
9.27kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires
275/65 R18		 ✓ BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA:8.86kg / t Toyo Open Country AT III: 9.27kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Toyo Open Country AT III.

In total the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA has been reviewed 5 times and drivers have given the tire 70% overall.

The Toyo Open Country AT III has been reviewed 3 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Toyo Open Country AT III.

Best Review for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
Given 96% 275/65 R18 on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
Had the TrailTerrain fitted for a few months now and all I can say is wow. Excellent comfort, no noise compared to my normal tires, and while I've not tried them in ice yet in the snow they felt better than my all seasons. Highly recommended.
Helpful 248 - tire reviewed on May 5, 2022
View all BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Toyo Open Country AT III
Given 58% 265/75 R16 on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
So far for Toyo open country at3 they are a noisy tire and Toyo not interested in the feedback about the tires.
Helpful 199 - tire reviewed on November 14, 2023
View all Toyo Open Country AT III driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA performed better in subj. wet handling, straight aqua, snow braking, snow traction, snow handling [s], gravel handling [s], dirt handling [s], subj. dirt handling, subj. comfort, subj. noise, noise and rolling resistance, while the Toyo Open Country AT III performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], wet braking, wet handling [s], wet circle and curved aquaplaning.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in subj. dry handling and subj. gravel handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

Overall Winner: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.