BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ Tire Review

VAIL, Col. – BFGoodrich has a well-earned reputation for making tires that can conquer just about any terrain from Baja all the way up to Alaska and back. But BFG also makes tires for those who are less into hardcore overlanding, but more inclined to go hiking, camping, or take a trip to the cabin for some weekend fishing.

This is where the all-new Trail-Terrain T/A+ comes in. Whereas the KO3 or KM3 are derived from BFG’s off-road racing dominance, the Trail-Terrain T/A+ is conceived with versatility in mind. It’s designed primarily for pavement use but is also suitable for unpaved roads. Think of it as a tire for the SUV and pick-up truck masses that don’t see a lot of mud.

The new compound also gives the Trail-Terrain T/A+ better durability. Its footprint is designed to distribute stress evenly, and its Full Depth Locking 3D sipes improve tread block stability. Over time, these features produce more even wear, BFG claims. The company even says the new tire has up to 25 percent better wear performance than Trail-Terrain T/A.

Regarding ride, the Trail-Terrain T/A+ has been engineered to be quieter and more comfortable, with reduced road noise. BFG has also made improvements to its rolling resistance, claiming the Trail-Terrain T/A+ has improved five percent compared to the Trail-Terrain T/A. 

Sizes and Warranty

The Trail-Terrain T/A+ is currently available across North America in 33 sizes ranging from 16 to 22 inches. An additional 17 sizes will arrive on August 1 and more will launch in March 2027. The latter will include 17 to 22 inch-sizes which are new offerings.

All are covered by a 65,000-mile (105,000-kilometer) warranty and a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Of note, this is an increase over the 60,000-mile (100,000-kilometer) warranty for the Trail-Terrain T/A.

Built for a Smooth, Quiet Ride

The Trail-Terrain T/A+ is a quiet-riding tire. We drove it on two Chevrolet Tahoes and a Toyota 4Runner, on highways, arterial roads, and dirt roads, and the noise was quite muted. As one might expect, it was quietest on pavement, but the dirt road we drove on was also quite smooth and quiet. If you want a tire that’s ideal for both long-haul family vacations and everyday runs to the office and supermarket, the Trail-Terrain T/A+ is a good option. Its reduced rolling resistance will also help improve fuel economy and electric driving range, too.

Also Hits the Trails

Our drive also included a brief stint on a dirt road, a hard-packed, washboarded dustbowl with some embedded rocks and bumps. For someone with KO3s strapped to their Jeep Wrangler, it’s the sort of road barely worth noticing. Like an access road that leads to real off-roading before the rock-crawling, water fording, and mud trenches begin.

But for our fleet of mostly car-based SUVs, except for the 4Runner, Outback, and perhaps the Tahoes, this dirt road is probably the extent of your off-roading adventures. In that case, the Trail-Terrain T/A+ is more than up to the task. And if you want to do some light water crossing, this tire can do that too, as one of our guides demonstrated in his Toyota RAV4.

Verdict

In its press materials, BFGoodrich says the Trail-Terrain T/A+ is designed for vehicles like the ones we drove in Vail. Think Tahoe, 4Runner, RAV4, and Subaru Outback, among others. Plus, there are new sizes coming, including those designed for EVs, like the Rivian R2, which is outfitted with the Trail-Terrain T/A+ as original equipment.

These vehicles all have some off-roading capability, but they’re driven mostly on pavement, and that’s where the Trail-Terrain T/A+ really excels. The weekend runs may be on gravel, grass, and dirt, but the rest of the time it’s on blacktop. Rain or shine. Because it was warm and sunny in Vail, we can’t vouch for the prowess of the Trail-Terrain T/A+ in wet, slushy conditions. Consumers will have to experience those conditions for themselves.