BFGoodrich Advantage is a summer tyre made in total of 146 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 205/40 R17 is 50mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 82mm sidewall height. In 205/40 R17, there is only one possible speed index for BFGoodrich Advantage - "W", which is good for speeds up to 270 km/h. In 205/40 R17, Advantage usually competes against ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN, which is a tyre from Falken with a rating of 75%, compared to 68% of the BFGoodrich in question.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/40 R17)
Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 205/55 R16 good Ranked #12 of 20The BFGoodrich Advantage tire secured a respectable 12th position out of 20 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Good'. Highlighted for its dynamic dry handling, quiet rolling noise, low rolling resistance, and competitive pricing, it demonstrated notable strengths. However, it also displayed a tendency to understeer in wet conditions which detracted from its overall performance. Despite this, it excelled in the comfort discipline, distinguishing itself as the top performer in this area. This combination of features and performance metrics showcases a well-rounded tire that offers a balance between efficiency and driving comfort, albeit with some limitations in challenging wet environments.