BFGoodrich Advantage Control

Disappointing wet‑weather performance despite some strengths. I’ve had these tyres for a couple of years now and, overall, I’ve found them underwhelming. My driving is mostly urban with a few longer trips each month. ✅ Pros ✔ Expected lifespan around 40,000+ km - I’m on track to get just over 40,000 km out of them. While they’re marketed close to 50,000 km, I suspect you’d be very close to the legal tread limit by then.

✔ Good dry‑weather grip - Dry handling is acceptable for a standard passenger tyre.

✔ Performs fine on light dirt roads - On the few occasions I’ve taken them onto dirt roads, they’ve handled reasonably well.

✔ Stronger sidewalls than some competitors - The sidewalls feel more robust compared with options like the Bridgestone Ecopia.

✔ Fuel efficiency is decent - Fuel economy has been similar to other eco‑focused tyres I’ve used, even though these aren’t specifically marketed as such.

✔ Comfortable ride - The ride quality is balanced—not too soft, not too firm—and feels good in dry conditions.

❌ Cons

✘ Poor wet grip (major concern) - This has been the biggest issue. I expected better wet traction given how they’re advertised. They've always had an issue since new, but after 15,000 km, the wet grip has noticeably declined even though there’s still plenty of tread left. Living in Canberra, where roundabouts are everywhere, the tyres lose traction far too easily, even at 30–40 km/h. They don’t feel planted or secure when cornering, and I’ve experienced wheelspin from a stop more times than I’d like. I've experimented with different PSI's, but it doesn't change anything. Because of these issues, I’ll be replacing them once summer arrives in late 2026.

✘ Picks up and holds small stones - These tyres retain little stones and gravel more than any tyre I’ve owned. Michelin (who manufacture BFGoodrich) advise that the stones will “naturally” come out, but I’ve had one particular pebble stuck in the tread since day one, and I expect it’ll still be there when the tyres come off!

✘ Road noise has increased over time - They started out reasonably quiet, but the noise level has worsened as they’ve worn.

❗ Final Verdict - Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend these tyres, mainly due to their weak wet‑weather performance. When I replace them, I’m likely going with Michelin Primacy 5 (already running them on my other car and they’re excellent) or the Bridgestone Serenity Plus.