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. 215/50 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 107.5mm sidewall height. In 215/50 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for BFGoodrich Advantage - "V","W", which are good for speeds up to 240, 270 km/h. In 215/50 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.
Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 215/55 R17 good Ranked #9 of 21The BFGoodrich Advantage finished 9th out of 21 tires, earning a "Good" rating. This performance highlighted its strengths and areas for improvement in a competitive field. Positively, the tire was commended for its stable driving behavior and short braking distances on dry roads, alongside pleasantly quiet comfort while rolling. However, it was noted for its understeering handling and extended braking distances on wet surfaces. Among the evaluated aspects, it stood out the most in the discipline of comfort, with no specific properties where it ranked last, indicating a well-rounded performance with particular excellence in providing a comfortable driving experience.