The BFGoodrich Winter TA KSI is a Nordic studless winter touring tire with strong snow handling and ice braking in its single test. Wet stopping is a clear weakness, and comfort trails better alternatives.
In the 2020 Consumer Reports North America winter test, it earned Excellent ratings for snow handling and stopping on ice. Those are its clearest strengths as a studless winter tire. It nevertheless finished 13th of 17 overall in the 215/60 R16 comparison.
Wet stopping was rated Poor, so its winter-surface ability does not extend to equally reassuring braking on rain-soaked roads. Testers also noted more comfortable winter tires and alternatives with better handling. This assessment rests on one independent comparison, without exact stopping distances or detailed discipline placings; it gives no basis for a tread-life claim.
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.
2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tire Test P13 of 17
This BFGoodrich studless winter/snow car tire earns Excellent ratings for handling in snow and for stopping on ice in testing. However, it earns a Poor rating for stopping in the wet, and there are more comfortable winter tires on the market, as well as ones that offer better handling.
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tire TestConsumer Reports · 215/60 R16 | P13 / 17 |
EU Label
Fuel
Wet
Noise
73dB B
3PMSF on 1 of 50 sizes
US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty
Not gradedUTQG grade12/32"Tread depth (new)
Owner ratings averaged from 1 ratings
Very good in deep snow and quiet for a winter tire. On icy surfaces, it's good too: accelerates well and has good grip through corners. Superb last year on the north coast in the snow-very reassuring.
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