Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Kumho Road Venture SAT KL61

Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Kumho Road Venture SAT KL61Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.8

1994 Acura Integra
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Miles driven on tires: 8000
Location: Kenosha, Wi
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 8000 Miles on Tires
January 17, 2012

The first thing I noticed when I got these tires was the tread pattern. It has a great combination of street vs lug tread design. The only fault I have with this tire is that I think it will only be good for severe weather for only half it's tread life. Otherwise I really love this tire and would buy it again if it is still around the next time I need them.
My comparison is with the original BF Goodrich T/A's which s--ked big time. With he Kumho's bouncing between expansion joints disappeared, turing the steering wheel is finally a joy, and I can actually hear my radio at a normal level. Yes the Kumho have made driving the truck so much fun even the wife is no longer afraid to drive it.
I waited to write this until I experienced every traction situation. For a truck dry traction is extremely good. Taking a spirited corner doesn't inspire white knuckles.
The next traction comments about wet, ice, and snow are based on the bed being empty. In the rain these tire hold the road very well and find pavement very quicly when the need arises. Taking off from a dead start will cause the tires to spin, but let off the gas and they'll bit the road. This is true in snow driving too. The tread pattern shed water quickly making puddles, large and small, seem non-exsistent.
Fresh deep snow is not nearly as challenging as light or packed snow. These tires behave very well in fresh snow. If I mind-my-manors the latter stuff presents no problems while out accelerate everyone. Yes I can get the backend to let loose, but it is very quick to straighten out and not wip side-to-side. I do love the fun things a vehicle can do in the snow. I have yet to push these tires beyound their limits which so far is pretty high. Yes I'm the guy you'd say going to end up in the ditch, but I still haven't found that one with my name on it.
My last comment is about the tires Rev's per mile. It's less the OE tires and therefore your speedo is going to be off.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Goodyear Assurance ComforTred TouringReviewer's Overall Rating: 8.36

2005 Scion xB
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Miles driven on tires: 2000
Location: University Place, WA
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 2000 Miles on Tires
January 18, 2012

I was initially a bit leery as the OEM tires on this vehicle were low-end Goodyears with very poor wet ability that I ditched with only 1000 miles on them when I moved to BF Goodrich Traction T/As for their responsiveness and wet capabilities (I live is a VERY rainy area - near Seattle, WA).

I've been VERY pleased with these Goodyears, however: Excellent wet and dry traction, good resistance to hydroplaning, reasonable traction in light to medium snow, and incredibly quiet, comfortable ride.

The "turn-in" or "cut-in" is no where near as crisp as the BFGs, it almost feels as if there is a delay somehow built in, but the cornering and straight-line stability is phenomenal. A very easy tire to drive on the highway. Doesn't nibble, is amazingly quiet and smooth, and somehow reduces the need for near constant corrections. Very smooth over road imperfections.

For spirited driving, they are somewhat sluggish, and feel "heavy." For more moderate driving styles, they are fantastic.

Glad I bought 'em, will definitely buy them again.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum

Friday, January 27, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Kumho Ecsta LX PlatinumReviewer's Overall Rating: 9.5

2008 Chevrolet Impala SS
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Miles driven on tires: 12000
Location: Petaluma, CA
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 12000 Miles on Tires
January 25, 2012

Previously had BF Goodrich tires which were 50% + worn after 12 K mi. The Kumhos show little if any wear. Car handles great, very pleased with tires. Can't imagine how one reviewer could wear out these tires in less than 10K.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Monday, January 23, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Michelin Pilot Super SportReviewer's Overall Rating: 9.12

2010 Volkswagen GTI
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Miles driven on tires: 9184
Location: Scott's Valley, CA
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 9184 Miles on Tires
January 07, 2012

These are expensive tires, so my expectations were high to begin with. I still can't believe how smooth these tires ride. They are way smoother and quieter than I expected, especially for high performance summer tires. Handling and grip is up there with other high performance summer tiires I've had (Bridgestone, BF Goodrich, Michelin, Yokohama). We haven't had that much rain, and I'm back on all-season tires for the winter, so I can't really talk too much about performance in the rain. Based on how they are wearing so far, I'm expecting to get 25,000 - 35,000 miles on them. Back on my OE A/S P-zero Pirelli's, I'm reminded what average tires are like ..... They're average. I bought these when they first came out and paid pretty much top dollar. I have no regrets and am happy to pay a couple of hundred dollars more for a set great tires. I plan to buy these again, when I need new tires.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Continental ExtremeContact DWS

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Continental ExtremeContact DWSReviewer's Overall Rating: 9.3

2006 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro
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Miles driven on tires: 2000
Location: Markham, ON
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 2000 Miles on Tires
December 30, 2011

Excellent set of tires on dry wet or snow, the best set of tires I had on my AUDI (third one, first two were BF Goodrich & Bridgestone) I hope the wear equals the quality I have found in these set up till now, definitely the best tire I had on my car yet!

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the General Grabber AT 2

Thursday, January 12, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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General Grabber AT 2Reviewer's Overall Rating: 9

2001 Ford F250 2wd Super Duty
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Miles driven on tires: 6000
Location: Huntsville, AL
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 6000 Miles on Tires
July 22, 2009

This is an excellent on/off road tire. It provides superior hydroplaning resistance in the rain and good traction off road. It handles heavy loads without trouble. The Generals provide good traction in the mud as well. Why pay more for the BF Goodrich tires? These do the job nicely.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Continental ExtremeContact DWS

Thursday, January 5, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Continental ExtremeContact DWSReviewer's Overall Rating: 7.75

2006 BMW 530xi Wagon
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Miles driven on tires: 1500
Location: Bowie, MD
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 1500 Miles on Tires
December 01, 2010

I replaced a pair of BF GOODRICH G-FORCE SUPER SPORT A/S tires with the Conti Extreme Contact DWS. I have appx. 1,500 miles on the Conti's and feel that I have a handle on their attributes. First, they feel like a tire that I will be able to get high-mileage from. They ride relatively smooth, and don't throw off a lot of noise. Additionally, they do great when it's wet. I'm not certain how they'll handle snow, but if their performance in heavy rain and other slippery conditions is an indicator, they'll do well.



When it comes to handling in sporty/spirited, dry conditions, they do not match the BF Goodrich Super Sport tires, and they are both classified as Ultra High-Performance All Season tires. The Extreme Contacts handle OK, and I never feel that they are lacking, but the Goodrich's allow much more assertive and sporty driving.



That said, the primary reason that I ditched the Super Sports was because they stunk in all but perfect weather. If I had to do it again, I might not purchase the Conti's. Not because they are poor tires, but because I like to drive ggressively, and the Extreme contacts seem to prefer a more sedate approach. I'd definitely feel good slapping a set of these on my wife's vehicle. They provide confidence when the going gets questionable. They're just not the perfect tire for my driving style. Yet, come winter, I might be singing a different tune.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO

Thursday, January 5, 2012 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KOReviewer's Overall Rating: 9.27

1991 Isuzu Trooper
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Miles driven on tires: 65000
Location: Ridgewood, NJ
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 65000 Miles on Tires
December 26, 2011

These tires are astonishingly good. They are everything an SUV tire should be. I put 65,000 miles on mine and they were probably good for another 15-20K. I drove them in 14+ inch blizzards, on sand in 100-degree heat and on potholed urban pavement and they never let me down. The only small trade-off for all this excellence is that they are a bit on the noisy side, which almost an unfair criticism for an all-terrain tire. BF Goodrich really hit one out of the park with this one.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A Tour

Thursday, December 29, 2011 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A TourReviewer's Overall Rating: 7

2006 Honda Pilot LX 2wd
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Miles driven on tires: 15000
Location: Orlando, FL
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 15000 Miles on Tires
April 24, 2011

Bought these tires when I was living in Florida. They went on the wife's car. First thing she told me after driving the car was that the steering is broken. The tires are inflated at the right PSI but they do make the car very jumpy. At times, if there are bumps in the road, you think you will jump in the next lane. It wasn't a big deal since the roads in Florida are very good quality, but since I moved to halifax, Canada, oh boy. Their city roads are terrible with huge craters. The car jumps all over the place. I am thinking to lower to pressure to 29-30 PSI, but I don't want to have a blow-out either. The tires are very good in puddles and decent in snow if the car is driven carefully. (this is a FWD car also). I can probably get about 55,000 miles out of the tires since their wear is very good. They are not too loud either. The Goodyear Integrity that came with the car were much softer than the BF Goodrich and the car was not jumping from lane to lane but they were not good in the rain at all. At every stop light, those Goodyears were slipping like crazy. The BF Goodrich on the other hand have very good traction in the wet, or dry. Just make sure the roads are smooth were you drive most, otherwise you will have to get used to the jumping. They must have very hard rubber. For the price, they are good tires.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Hankook Optimo H727

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Hankook Optimo H727Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.55

2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL 2WD
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Miles driven on tires: 26500
Location: grand blanc, mi
Driving Condition: Average

Initial Review, 26500 Miles on Tires
November 04, 2011

I've had Goodyear, Michelin, BF Goodrich, Kelly, Dunlop, Toyo - on both this vehicle and on a Toyota Sienna. For the money, the best tire on the market today - hands down. Well made, great traction when you need it - a "true All Season radial" - and I'm putting 4 new ones on my Sienna, because they're also great snow tires.

Had Michelin's but they wear out so fast - and considering it's $100 more per tire to get Michelein, I'm sticking with these. Great Spring/Summer - long trip tire as well.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor

Friday, December 23, 2011 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmorReviewer's Overall Rating: 8.9

2008 Ford F250 FX4 Super Cab 4x4
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Miles driven on tires: 1000
Location: Lunenburg , MA
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 1000 Miles on Tires
November 06, 2011

After thoroughly researching which tire to buy for my F-250 I decided to give the Goodyear Silent Armor a try. So far they have been great. Traction on snow and ice is much better than with the BF Goodrich Rugged Trail that came with the truck. I was a little concerned about the agressive tread on the Silent Armors, but if anything they are quiter than the BFG and the truck seems to ride smoother too (the new tires are load range E just like the OEM tires). My truck has a gas engine so there is no diesel to drown out the sound of the tires and there is little to no noise from the tires. I will report back on how they wear once I have some more miles on them.

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Firestone Destination A/T

Friday, December 16, 2011 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Firestone Destination A/TReviewer's Overall Rating: 9.64

1998 Ford Explorer 4wd
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Miles driven on tires: 48000
Location: Cozad, NE
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 48000 Miles on Tires
November 07, 2011

As a traveling medical professional my truck has to run in all road conditions. I have been in the mountains of Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota and never had a problem getting traction. The past two years, I have been n Minnesota and Northern Iowa, where snow and ice are the normal. The traction has been unbelievable, snow and ice are not a problem. I orginally had BF goodrich ATO tires and though they did have benefits, the Firestone AT tires have less noise and equal amount of traction. I will buy another set of these when they wear out. Good value and they work!!

Tire Rack Consumer Review of the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2

Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Tire Rack Consumer Reviews

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Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2Reviewer's Overall Rating: 8.09

2002 Nissan Frontier XE King 4wd
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Miles driven on tires: 33000
Location: Milford, NH
Driving Condition: Spirited

Initial Review, 33000 Miles on Tires
December 12, 2011

I bought these tires to replace the lousy OEM BF Goodrich set that came with the truck. Wow what a difference! Dry, wet, snow, mud ... the traction has been outstanding. Even in just 2wd, the tires grab better then the BFGs ever did in 4wd - in conditions where the vehicle wouldn't even move with the stock tires. I was looking for a good street tire that would also perform well in off-road conditions. I have driven in snow deep enough to cause the front bumper to "snow plow", without any issues (probably more that a foot). They have gotten slightly noisier with age, but what tire doesn't. Also, very shortly after purchasing the tire, I got a razor blade from a razor knife stuck in one of the treads, and it broke off deep in the tread. I was worried that I would have to replace the tire - but the tire has NEVER leaked! How is that for a tough tire! I will buy another set when these wear out, although I am concerned that they dont make my exact size anymore.

BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A: Highway All-Season or All-Terrain?

Thursday, December 8, 2011 by Hunter Leffel
BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/AThe new BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A is built for adventure. 

It has been classified as a Highway All-Season tire, however its tread pattern may suggest it belongs in a category with all-terrain tires. The goal was to create a versatile and capable tire unlike anything else in the marketplace. While having rugged off-road appeal, the use of innovative tread design elements provides a comfortable and quiet ride. The Rugged Terrain T/A fills the gap between a purely on-road tire and those targeting the off-road trail. This bold design is no poser, with its wrap around rugged tread you'll have ample capability for those few times you go off-road. 

The tire features a tread compound designed to resist cut and chips from gravel. Rubber reinforcement pads are employed to push lodged stones out of the tread, preventing stone drilling. Wet traction was an area of intense focus for BFGoodrich during the design process and you will notice they succeeded by creating two wide circumferential grooves that reduce hydroplaning, while a new rubber compound delivers improved overall wet traction.

Not any less important than rugged good looks and wet traction are comfort and noise. BFGoodrich put their computers to work by creating jagged edge grooves in each set of these BF Goodrich tires that help trap noise. The Rugged Terrain T/A also features a 50,000 mile limited treadlife warranty.

Looking for BF Goodrich reviews on this tire? Take a look at what other consumers are saying about their experience with the Rugged Terrain T/A in our Consumer Reviews.

What Truck Tires Are Best in Snow?

Thursday, December 1, 2011 by Alex Mouroulis
Many SUV and truck owners need excellent snow and ice traction. In some cases, it's not practical to have a dedicated set of winter / snow tires, therefore I'd like to showcase a few tires that perform well during all seasons while maintaining great snow traction. Each snow tire, as well as the following all weather options from BFGoodrich, General and Goodyear are marked with a mountain/snowflake symbol. To learn more about the mountain/snowflake symbol, read "How to Confirm a Winter Performer."

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO
BFGoodrich All-Terrain
T/A KO
General Grabber AT 2
General Grabber
AT 2
Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor
Goodyear Wrangler
SilentArmor

Take a look at what customers are saying about their experience with these On-/Off-Road All-Terrain tires:

"I have put 80,000+ on this set of BFGs and they are still going strong. I had a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee before and I put 93,000 on those. I live in Michigan and I hardly use my four-wheel drive in the winter. I tow a 16 foot enclosed trailer, my friends 21 foot boat sometimes. Deep snow, slush, mud and sand are not a problem. These tires respond very well to the load and handle them with ease. The rim protector is great for protecting your rims from curbs. The trick to getting the mileage out of theses tires is to rotate them every 5,000-6,000 miles. I do plan on buying another set here once mine wear out. As the saying goes 'Why mess with something that works?' These tires have been proven through the years on-road and off-road.
" -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2003 Dodge Durango 4WD (BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO)
How to Confirm a Winter Performer
"I originally bought these when I had a selectable 4WD Explorer and never had to use 4WD during the winter and always had excellent traction. Now I have them on an AWD Explorer and they make the AWD traction, in any weather, insanely good. There is some tire noise which is expected and personally doesn't bother me at all. Advice on these tires, have them rotated and balanced every 5,000 miles to keep the treadwear even and these tires will last a long time. The tires also made my SUV look more aggressive compared to the previous tires that were on it, and have had a few people comment on them." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2000 Ford Explorer (General Grabber AT 2)

"I had a set of these on my 2004 2500 Silverado. They were the best tires I've ever had. I literally got 65,000 miles out of them and NEVER had a flat. Mine are 10 plys but I drive in absolutely miserable conditions. Frequently on scrap steel sites which destroyed other tires. Frequently towing heavy loads. Frequently overloaded. Driving on mountain roads. These are more expensive than other 10 plys out there in the same size range but I will stick with the Wrangler SA. They are worth it." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado C2500HD Crew (Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor)

If you decide to buy BF Goodrich tires, Goodyears or Generals this winter, be sure to look for that mountain/snowflake symbol!

Thinking of Buying BF Goodrich Tires?

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 by Hunter Leffel
Looking for replacement tires? From the company that brought us the Radial T/A, BFGoodrich offers options for almost every vehicle and driving style. Take a look at a few of the options available for your car:

BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD
g-Force T/A KD

Extreme performance summer product for high speed, hard cornering, and track use.
BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S
g-Force Super Sport A/S
A performance option when you also need all- season capabilities.
BFGoodrich Premier Touring
Premier Touring

For the customer looking for strong all-season capability and longer tread life. Comes with a 70,000 mile warranty.
BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A Tour
Long Trail T/A Tour
A quiet, comfortable and tough SUV and truck option. Comes with a 60,000 mile treadlife warranty.

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BFGoodrich Radial T/A: Classic Look with New Technology

Saturday, November 13, 2010 by Clint Crabtree
BFGoodrich Radial T/AMany muscle car owners know exactly what they are looking for and ask for the BF Goodrich Radial T/A with raised white letters. This tire is designed for muscle cars, street rods and light trucks.

Radial T/A are all season tires that performs well throughout the year, even in light snow. Performance, smooth comfortable ride, and a classic look gives the Radial TA an advantage over the competition.

Check out all of the sizes here and enjoy the ride.

Now is a Good Time to Read Some BF Goodrich Reviews

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 by Chad Hocker
Now is a good time to read some tire reviews on BFGoodrich Tires as there is a $60 mail-in offer on select sets of four BFGoodrich tires now through September 23rd.

Let's look at some tire reviews from consumers on the Performance Tires.
  • BFGoodrich g-Force R1 (Track & Competition DOT)
    "Great bang for the buck. I read "like a rolling pin on wheels" also "black super glue" I do concur! I do pity da fools behind me at the track." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review

  • BFGoodrich g-Force Sport (Ultra High Performance Summer)
    "Superb handling. I hit the kink at Road America at 115mph in my street car and felt no loss of stability, they have excellent grip and very decent rain traction surprisingly. I expected these tires to last a summer (1-2 lap days a year and 10,000 miles commuting to work) but after a full year I've gone through an entire set of brakes and the tires are still like new. This is an extremely sticky and competitive tire for the street and I've been very happy on it." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review

  • BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KWD2 (Ultra High Performance Summer)
    "So far, so good. Great handling and traction, great in the rain, aggressive looking tread pattern, not too noisy, and not too harsh of a ride. Not many miles on them, but no complaints yet. Only used from spring to fall--once the daily temperatures stay below 40 degrees Fahrenheit I swap on the winter tires...for now I will say these are possibly the best summer tires available, especially considering the price." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review

BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO

Friday, August 27, 2010 by Steve Huffman
Last week I spoke with a customer who was getting his Dodge Ram ready for hunting season. He was telling me how poorly his Original Equipment tires performed when it was time to get through the mud and dirt out in the field and how many times he got stuck. Naturally, he asked what I would recommend for off-road use. My go-to off-road tire of choice is the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO.

This tire has been around for many years, is a proven winner and is often asked for by name. They feature a very aggressive tread design to help get through the off-road elements and do exceptionally well in deep snow. Odds are they are in the size you need since they are offered in dozens of sizes from 14- to 22-inch wheel diameters.

Muscle Car Tires

Friday, August 20, 2010 by Steve Huffman
Got American muscle you're restoring? Looking to bring back the retro look with period-correct tires and raised white letters? Tire Rack has you covered. Last week I was watching one of the car auctions on TV and couldn't help but pay attention to what tires were on the cars.

One muscle car after another either had the BF Goodrich Radial T/A, the Goodyear Eagle GT II or the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. Each of these white letter tires come in a variety of 14- and 15-inch sizes for the Chevelles, Novas, Camaros, Mustangs and other muscle cars. These tires are always in demand and look great, too.