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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121-130 on 586 reviews
Faded White Walls
Bought these for my hot rod, while it was being redone, The white lettering on the side wall turned brown before i got them on the car, any ideas on how to get the yellow out? without painting them?
1971 Lincoln Mark III
The Mark III is 5,400lbs. I needed a good tire with the ability to handily the weight and fast turns. The old ones the sals person @ Walmart suggested didn't do it at all. The Consumer Care Department, Certified BFGoodrich Product Expert Helped me to find the right tire, fast. I paid a bit more, switched out the tires and the BFG Radial TA's have been great. Switching from 225/75/15s to 235/70/15s was meant for this bear of a classic.
Raised Letters turned brown
As of January 2016, I'm on my third set of BF Goodrich T/A's, 255/60/15. that are on a car that I show and not drive that much. The first set set were on 10 years and were great, the letters stayed white, rarely needed cleaning. The next set was put on almost immediately the letters started turning brown. I went back to the dealer, who was great to work with me and they replaced the tires. Well, the second set is no better, in fact worse and seems the more time that passes the worse they get. This is a car that stays in garage and driven to shows and cruising on weekends only, so they are not abused. I have tried every cleaning process possible and nothing works. I am so frustrated that I am ready to foot the expense to purchase another brand. I read so many post where people have the same problem. Seems to be a chemical issue.
Repeat customer
Had a Camaro several years ago which I put TA's on. That made it drive and grip the road like nobody's business. Now I am working on a new project, so it was an easy choice for me when it was time to purchase tires. AND thank you BFG for still producing 14" tires.
Radial TA lettering turned brown
Bought 4 Radial TA's for classic 78 Corvette Pace car. Looked great when I first got them but now the white lettering has turned light brown and cleaning them does not help. I even had points deducted at a car show for deteriorating tires and they are only 2 years old!
great value
One of the best tires I have ever had. The large sidewall retains a nice ride, and with the proper air pressure this tire can grip very well for a street tire. On the 1/4 mile with the P295/50/R16 size I ran a 12.85 @105mph with a 1.8 60' in my LS1-swapped 1997 Camaro. They lasted me over 30k miles, which thoroughly surprised me considering the amount of burnouts and hard driving they endured. The white letters are classic, and the tire itself is very meaty, producing a great muscle-car look. I would highly recommend these tires. It's too bad though that the 295/50/R16 is currently "under development" right now (12/08/11), and has been for several months...When/if they produce it again I will definitely order some more.
GREAT TIRES
I've been running B.F.Goodrich tires on all my cars and trucks sense the 80's have never had any problems with any of there tires and just last year we replaced all 6 vehicle's tires and believe me my wife is the roughest on the tires of the cars she drives.
how well the tire holds up
one often wonders if the product they bought how long it will last and problems with that product. This product stayed on my everyday vehicle for over 3 years. I drove with these tires in snow, ice, rain and high winds. I live in Missouri and drove it twice to California with these tires. The vehicle and tires worked well. The tires received a lot of miles. Over 45,000 and wore well and even. Rotated 3 times and balanced, the tire held out well. Driving in a state that has a lot of pot holes, the tires held up well. Tire was worth the money I spent on them. Problem is I wished they would give military discounts for retirees
Radial T/A, very impressive.
A quick background: former auto tech and engine builder. I have a thing for tires...why? Only thing that touches the road ( hopefully ) is your tires. Why skimp? I thought I would be skimping when I purchased 4 215/70 14 Radial T/A tires for my '68 LeMans. Archaic tire for an archaic car. WRONG. The suspension is all new but not "modded", 4 wheel power drums and a stock 7/8" front anti-sway bar, no rear bar. These tires are flat out amazing. Well engineered, excellent construction and great road manners and attributes...which means, stop or go, you are doing well. The car's handling is amazing with the tires...truly, if you can drive, it's a really exhiliarating experience to throw an old boat round the corners. I know I could rebuild the suspension as a psuedo road racer and pull a G on a skidpad but why? For a sane person, these tires and a suspension and steering in great shape are all you neeed. BFG, you have a customer for life.
Love my T/As
It’s great to have a modern radial in sizes to fit muscle cars. My 225/70-14s perform well on my old school mags. So far they are wearing like iron. Turn ‘em around and you don’t have to deal with the letters.
Thanks for taking the time to submit a review unclewill!
BFGoodrich
January 31, 2019