Performance Analysis
Across 15 summer tests the BFGoodrich Advantage shows a mixed profile: commendable comfort/noise and occasional dry braking highlights, but consistently mediocre-to-weak dynamic performance in the wet and on handling circuits. A strong 2/8 overall in the 2025 Moottori mid-range test demonstrates it can perform well in moderate fields, yet broader comparative tests with premium competition place it mid-to-lower pack. Aquaplaning resistance is generally average, value/pricing is not standout, and rolling resistance is acceptable.
Overall, the tire's strengths lie in refinement and isolated dry braking results, while recurring deficits in wet grip and handling pace limit its competitiveness in large comparative shootouts.
Performance Strengths
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Comfort and Noise
Strong
• 1st place Noise in 2020 Tire Reviews (61.2 dB)
• 3rd/22 Noise in 2022 Auto Bild (+1.5% from best)
• 6th/20 Noise in 2021 Auto Bild (+1.4% from best)
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Dry Braking
Moderate
• 8/50 Dry Braking in 2023 ADAC (+3.6% from best)
• 10/44 Dry Braking in 2022 Auto Bild overview (+1.7% from best)
• 3/8 Dry Braking in 2025 Moottori (+1.7% from best)
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Rolling Resistance / Efficiency
Moderate
• 5/21 Rolling Resistance in 2024 AutoBild (+3.3% from best)
• 4/12 Rolling Resistance in 2020 Tire Reviews (+16% from best)
• 8/22 Rolling Resistance in 2022 Auto Bild (+43.9% from best)
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Value via Wear/Longevity (selected tests)
Moderate
• 5/15 Wear in 2021 ADAC (38100 km, +31.1% from best)
• 9/20 Wear in 2021 Auto Bild (33320 km, +30.5% from best)
• 8/21 Wear in 2022 Auto Bild (35020 km, +31.8% from best)
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Wet Handling (isolated strong result)
Minor
• 1/8 Wet Handling in 2025 Moottori
• 2/11 Wet Braking in 2021 Sport Auto (+3.5% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Grip and Handling (overall pattern)
Strong
• 18/22 Wet Handling and 18/22 Wet Braking in 2022 Auto Bild (+3.7% and +12.8%)
• 18/21 Wet Handling and 19/21 Wet Circle in 2024 AutoBild (+3.5% and +10.7%)
• 21/50 Wet Braking in 2023 ADAC (+15.7%)
• 13/53 Wet Braking in 2021 Auto Bild (+7.8%)
• 10/12 Wet Handling in 2020 Tire Reviews (+3%)
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Dry Handling Pace
Moderate
• 11/12 Dry Handling in 2020 Tire Reviews (+1.9%)
• 11/11 Dry Handling in 2021 Sport Auto (+2.1%)
• 9/10 Dry Handling in 2022 AZ SUV (+1.1%)
• 2/20 Dry Handling in 2021 Auto Bild is a positive outlier but paired with 18/20 Dry Braking
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Moderate
• 19/22 Curved Aquaplaning in 2022 Auto Bild (+20.2%)
• 19/50 Curved Aquaplaning in 2023 ADAC (+12.5%)
• Average Straight Aqua results: 14/22 in 2022 Auto Bild (+5%), 13/21 in 2024 AutoBild (+6.2%)
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Overall Competitiveness in Large Comparative Fields
Strong
• 23/52 overall in 2025 AutoBild shootout
• 21/50 overall in 2023 ADAC
• 18/44 in 2022 AutoBild overview
• 12/21 in 2024 AutoBild overall
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Pricing/Value vs. Rivals (cost metrics)
Moderate
• 18/21 Value in 2022 Auto Bild (+39.7% from best)
• 38/50 Value in 2023 ADAC (+149.5% from best)