BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A

1. ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org includes the BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A in its ranking of 13 all-terrain truck tires. Editors test not only wet- and dry-road performance, but also snow and ice grip, ride comfort, noise, rolling resistance and tread life.

Review: All-terrain Truck Tire Ratings, Editors of ConsumerReports.org

2. Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off Road

"You're going to like these tires," Fred Williams concludes after testing the BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/As. Photos show the tires handling dry and snowy roads and a shallow stream, and Williams reports that they also do well on wet pavement, gravel roads, dirt hills and slopes. They don't do well in deep mud, but Williams points out that these all-terrain tires aren't designed to be dedicated mudders.

Review: All New BFG Rugged Terrain Tires, Fred Williams, May 2011

3. Off-Road.com

Off-Road.com tests the BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A and finds it quieter on-road than a traditional all-terrain tire. It's "not intended as a hard-core off-road tire," but it handles dirt roads, muddy ruts and rocky slopes well. Josh Burns concludes that it's a good tire for someone who drives mostly on-road but does a little off-roading.

Review: Riding Impression: The All-New BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A Tire, Josh Burns, March 7, 2011

4. Tire Rack

More than 35 customers review the BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A here, giving it an average score of 8.69 out of 10. Reviews are mixed: Some say it's great on ice and snow, while others say it's slick. Some say the tire killed their gas mileage, while others report no problems. TireRack.com classifies the Rugged Terrain T/A as an all-season tire, rather than all-terrain. It's not included in the site's master customer-ranking chart of all-season tires, though.

Review: BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A, Contributors to TireRack.com

5. About.com

In this brief write-up, About.com guide to trucks Dale Wickell describes the BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A and what kind of driving it's good for, but Wickell does not mention testing the tire. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: New BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A Tires, Dale Wickell, April 4, 2011

6. SaferCar.gov

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists government-mandated scores for tread wear, traction and heat resistance. The BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A gets an A for traction on wet pavement (the maximum rating is AA), a B for resistance to heat and a score of 480 for tread wear.

Review: Tire Rating Lookup, Editors of SaferCar.gov