215/55 R17 BFGoodrich Advantage variants
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. 215/55 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for BFGoodrich Advantage - "V","W", which are good for speeds up to 240, 270 km/h. In 215/55 R17, Advantage usually competes against RainSport 3, which is a tyre from Uniroyal with a rating of 51%, compared to 76% of the BFGoodrich in question. Latest test in 215/55 R17 was held by Autobild in 2022, where Advantage received rating "Good" and finished on the 9. place. It was tested on a VW Passat.
215/55 R17 94 V
215/55 R17 94 W
215/55 R17 98 W
BFGoodrich Advantage is made in 146 sizes, starting from 155/65 R14 up to 255/35 R20.
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BFGoodrich Advantage in tyre tests
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Ranked #9 of 21
The 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.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage | 2- | 2+ | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 146 | 134 | |||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage | 108 | 108 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage | 36,3 | 31 | |||||
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