Radial T/A TIRE REVIEW
There are 586 reviews for the Radial T/A
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 87% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The tires provide good performance, handling, and traction, especially on dry and wet roads. Customers praise the stability, comfort, and low noise levels. However, a recurring issue is the tendency of the white lettering to turn brown over time, even with light use, which many find unacceptable. Some report faster-than-expected wear, durability concerns, and poor value. Overall, the tires offer a good driving experience, but the browning lettering is a significant drawback.
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91-100 on 586 reviews
Raised Brown Letter Tires
I just finished restoring my 1970 Chevelle SS396 and I was excited about getting my new BFG White letter T/A's. After installing the NOT- white letters, the dealer said the letters would probably scrub white. NOTHING works! Not even Comet and a scrub brush, which I used on all my other vehicles! They are embarrassing at car shows.
Raised Brown Letters
I have owned several sets of BFG Radial TA's throughout the years and had nothing but praise for them. Until now, that is. My latest set seemed different from the day I bought them. The blue protective coating seemed nearly impossible to remove. Then, the white letters just didn't seem to come clean. These tires are on a collector car that stays safely stored in a garage and only gets driven to car shows and cruises. However, after being stored away, the lettering is now stained brown. Also, the black sidewalls are discolored as well. They seem to be oozing some sort of solvent. I've tried every type of cleaner and scrubbing method to no avail. So BFG, what gives? None of the previous versions I've purchased have had this problem. Just a quick search on the internet shows that this is a widespread problem with these tires. The irony of this issue is this. Consumers who buy these particular tires are classic car enthusiasts who take great pride in every detail of their cars. They want to take them to shows and cruises and present them as works of art. Frankly, I'm embarrassed to take my car anywhere with my BF (Brown Font) Goodrich Radial TA's on it. Other enthusiasts look at me in disgust as if I couldn't take 5 minutes to clean my tires! So my question to you is, "How can you market a specialty tire to a certain target group, yet your tire no longer meets that groups need? BTW, I paid much more for this set of BFG's than I did for any previous sets I've owned, yet I've got an inferior product. Is Goodrich doing anything to address this problem or accommodate customers, or would you prefer that loyalists like myself look to other tire manufacturers?
Poor raised letters
I have 4 new TA'S to replace 4 14 year old ones. The letters are very poor. Can't get them white at all. they look off white at best. My 14 year old letters look better than these new ones. I see many complaints about this issue. Wish I had read these reviews first.
Great tires in hard to find sizes
Quiet, wear well, available in hard to find muscle car sizes. I look around and always end up buying BFG Radial T/As. Great bang for the buck. Use Comet, water and a brush to clean raised white letters.
Brown sidewalls
Bought 215-65-15 and 235-60-15 at the same time, the 235 letters stays white but the 215 turns brown sitting in the garage in two weeks. The 215 has been changed three times, BFG has no clue
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BFGoodrich
March 31, 2021
Handles good. Letters are brown
Literally the second weekend I've had my car out since the tires have been put on. (Put on About a month ago) and the letters are brown. Should of just stuck with Cooper tires, didn't have any issues from their white letters. Hope you all read this and get ahold of me. I want a refund. Absolutely unacceptable for the money I spent on those tires
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BFGoodrich
July 2, 2020
Brown Letters
The raised white letters begin to turn brown within hours of cleaning. The tires are less than a year old and have about 300 miles on them. This has been an issue since day one. I like the look and performance of these tires on my classic car, but the hassle of trying to keep them white isn't worth it. What recourse does BF Goodrich offer? Most of the complaints on this website are about this issue.
Brown letters and they don’t clean from day one!
I want my money back or new tires! This seems to be a big issue, not cool for a show car! I have bought way to many tires from BFG and Now? Distributer/retailer would not take them back!
We appreciate the tire review you have provided regarding Radial T/A tires on your show car. A member of our Consumer Care team will be in contact with you, or you may reach our office at 1-866-866-6605.
BFGoodrich
September 11, 2018
White Lettered Tired turn brown.
Like a lot of others, my BFG tires I purchased a year ago are brown white letters not white. I put 200 miles on the car in the year, so its not driving that causes it. Like others, I have tried wet sand, scrubbing, bleach, turpentine, steel wool and nothing makes them white. It ruins the look of the car when you take it to a show. My local tire guys says nothing wrong with the tires That is not acceptable. Where or who do you contact at BFG to see why the problem and how to correct?
We appreciate the tire review you have provided regarding Radial T/A tires on your 1969 Camaro SS/RS. A member of our Consumer Care team will be in contact with you, or you may reach our office at 1-866-866-6605.
BFGoodrich
March 31, 2021
Don't like the Brown Letters
I bought a set of 4 and put them on my 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertable at NTB, 6035 FM 1488 Rd, Magnolia Texas Jan 6 2020, took it home and took the blue off (when did dealers stop doing this?) put the car in the shop for a monyh and when I got it out the letters on the left front had turned partially brown. After discussing on line with the Oldsmobile Cutlass group I found this was a common problem and nothing you do can make them white again. Some reported they got their brown tires replaced, no such luck for me. I personally tried several different cleaners, even ordered some on line, none worked. I went back to NTB and the manager there told me they would have to special order a new one and would call me when it got in. Fast forward till now, never heard from them, letters are still brown and I'm very disappointed. I have to date recommended several Olds Cutlass members to buy Cooper RWL tires instead of the BF Goodrich because they turn brown, When I show my car I will have a poster by the tire with brown letters explaining the situation and the fact that NTB in Magnolia, Texas and BF Goodrich won't stand behind their product.