The BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A vs Falken WildPeak A/T Trail is a battle in the on-road all-terrain segment — the new “soft AT” category built for SUV and crossover drivers who want the rugged all-terrain look without sacrificing daily comfort, wet grip, noise, and highway refinement. In reality, these tires are closer to HT tires dressed up like AT tires, designed more for roads, rain, light gravel, and lifestyle use than serious off-road punishment. So the real question is: which tire delivers the better mix of toughness, comfort, and everyday performance — the BFG with its off-road heritage, or the Falken with its modern trail-focused crossover appeal?
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Results: BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A vs Falken WildPeak A/T Trail
Results below were taken from the Tire Rack’s “Crossover Tires Tested 2025” test. A total of 8 tires were tested this time around in Tire Rack’s own proving ground. The graph below shows the comparison between BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A vs Falken WildPeak A/T Trail based on the relevant performance category. The BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark. Note that for subjective evaluation, we equate 1 point as 5%. Hence for example if tire A is graded 7 while tire B is graded 6, A is better than B by 5%.
As both tires are categorized as all season tires, Tire Rack has included snow & ice in its testing portfolio. The tire size of interest is 235/55R19 which is a common tire size for Chevrolet Equinox and Toyota RAV4. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle is a Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Wet
In wet braking, the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail stops at 165 feet, while the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A needs 189 feet, so the Falken stops 24 feet shorter, giving it a 15% advantage. In subjective wet handling, the Falken scores 6.75/10 compared to 5.44/10 for the BFGoodrich, meaning the Falken feels 1.31 points better, with a 7% advantage. In wet handling lap time, the Falken completes the lap in 35.68 seconds, while the BFGoodrich takes 38.12 seconds, making the Falken 2.44 seconds faster, also a 7% advantage. Overall, the Falken is clearly stronger in the wet, with shorter braking, better driver confidence, and faster wet handling performance.
WildPeak A/T Trail :
- +15% in wet braking
- +7% in wet handling (subj)
- +7% in wet handling (lap time)
Dry
In dry braking, the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail stops at 136 feet, while the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A needs 138 feet, so the Falken stops 2 feet shorter, giving it a small 1% advantage. In subjective dry handling, the Falken scores 6.69/10 compared to 5.38/10 for the BFGoodrich, meaning the Falken feels 1.31 points better, with a stronger 7% advantage. Overall, the dry braking difference is very small, but the Falken feels noticeably sharper and more confident in dry handling.
WildPeak A/T Trail :
- +1% in dry braking
- +7% in dry handling (subj)
Noise/Comfort/Ride Quality
For Noise, Comfort & Ride Quality, the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail scores 6.92/10, while the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A scores 6.33/10, so the Falken feels 0.59 points better, giving it a 3% advantage. Overall, the Falken is the more refined tire here, offering a slightly smoother, quieter, and more comfortable daily driving experience.
WildPeak A/T Trail :
- +3% in average of Noise, Comfort & Ride Quality.
Snow
In snow braking, the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A stops at 52.40 feet, while the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail needs 79.20 feet, so the BFGoodrich stops 26.80 feet shorter, with the Falken sitting 34% behind. In snow acceleration, the BFGoodrich needs 21.83 feet, while the Falken takes 22.81 feet, so the BFGoodrich is 0.98 feet shorter, giving Falken a small 4% deficit. In subjective snow handling, the BFGoodrich scores 5.42/10 compared to 4.50/10 for the Falken, meaning the BFGoodrich feels 0.92 points better, with Falken 5% behind. In snow handling lap time, the BFGoodrich completes the lap in 59.61 seconds, while the Falken takes 62.65 seconds, making the BFGoodrich 3.04 seconds faster, with Falken again 5% behind. Overall, the BFGoodrich is clearly the stronger snow tire here, especially in braking, where the gap is massive.
WildPeak A/T Trail :
- -34% in Snow braking
- -4% in Snow traction
- -5% in Snow handling (subj)
- -5% in Snow handling (lap time)
Ice
In ice braking, the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A stops at 47.80 feet, while the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail needs 52.40 feet, so the BFGoodrich stops 4.60 feet shorter, with the Falken sitting 9% behind. Overall, the BFGoodrich has the clear advantage on ice, giving it better stopping confidence in low-grip winter conditions.
WildPeak A/T Trail :
- -9% in Ice braking
Mileage & UTQG ratings
For treadwear, the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail has a UTQG rating of 680, while the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A is rated at 660, so the Falken is 20 points higher, giving it a small 3% advantage on paper. For mileage warranty, the Falken also leads with 65,000 miles compared to 60,000 miles for the BFGoodrich, meaning the Falken offers 5,000 miles more coverage, an 8% advantage. Both tires carry the same A traction and A temperature ratings, so the key difference is really tread life expectation, where the Falken has the slight edge both in UTQG and warranty.
| Brand | Tireline | Size | Tread Wear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFGoodrich | Trail-Terrain T/A | All | 660 | A | A |
| Falken | WildPeak A/T Trail | All | 680 | A | A |
Price
For price in 235/55R19, the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A costs $255, while the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail costs $259, making the Falken only $4 more expensive, or about 2% higher. Overall, the price difference is very small, so the Falken’s stronger wet, dry, comfort, and treadwear performance makes the extra $4 easy to justify, while the BFGoodrich still makes sense if snow and ice performance are the main priority.
Tire size: 235/55R19
- Trail-Terrain T/A : $ 255
- WildPeak A/T Trail : $ 259
Difference: +2% more expensive for WildPeak A/T Trail
Summary
From my tire expert view, the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail is the better overall daily tire if you drive mostly on-road, because it delivers stronger wet braking, better wet and dry handling, higher comfort, slightly better treadwear, a longer 65k-mile warranty, and it only costs $4 more. But the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A still has a clear advantage in winter performance, especially in snow braking and ice braking, where it feels more secure in low-grip conditions. So my recommendation is simple: choose the Falken for the better all-round on-road soft-AT package, but choose the BFGoodrich if snow and ice confidence matter most.
Dr Edwin Pang