BFGoodrich Advantage Control 235/45R17

BFGoodrich Advantage Control 235/45R17 XL 97W Grand Touring All-Season Tire 09236

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ“ 235/45R17πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the BFGoodrich Advantage Control 235/45R17 a Good Tire?

Yes β€” the BFGoodrich 235/45R17 is an Excellent-rated all-season grand touring tire (219 surveys) suited for mid-size sedans and compact SUVs. Balanced comfort and handling for daily driving, though snow traction remains limited compared to dedicated winter tires.

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About This Tire

The BFGoodrich Advantage Control 235/45R17 is an all-season tire, designed for coupe, sedan, crossover and SUV drivers who prioritize confident control and comfortable ride quality in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balanced wet and dry traction, noise reduction, and consistent tread wear through advanced silica-rich formulation and computer-optimized contact patch management.

The tire features a symmetric tread pattern with wide circumferential grooves and lateral notches incorporating Aqua-Flume Technology for improved water evacuation and hydroplaning resistance. Next Generation g-Wedge Sidewall Stabilizers reinforce the sidewall structure to maintain responsive steering and handling precision, while the touring-focused tread architecture minimizes road noise for enhanced comfort. Driver feedback points to strong performance across wet and dry conditions, with notable comfort levels and reliable treadwear characteristics in real-world use.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for passenger vehicles used primarily for daily driving and highway travel in varied weather conditions including light snow.

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These tires share the same size (235/45R17) and are sorted by expert rating for easier comparison.

TireRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…BFGoodrich Advantage Control 235/45R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Excellent (219 reviews)Daily commuting and highway driving🌀️ All Season
🏁 Ultra high performance
⭐ Excellent (705 reviews)Sports car and coupe daily driving🌀️ All Season
🏁 Ultra high performance
⭐ Excellent (294 reviews)Sports car and performance sedan daily drivingβ˜€οΈ Summer
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Excellent (40 reviews)Daily highway commuting and city driving🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Good (753 reviews)European sport coupes and sedans🌀️ All Season
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BFGoodrich Advantage Control 235/45R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Excellent (219 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily commuting and highway driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Vredestein Hypertrac All Season 235/45R17
🏁 Ultra high performance
Rating
⭐ Excellent (705 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Sports car and coupe daily driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 235/45R17
🏁 Ultra high performance
Rating
⭐ Excellent (294 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Sports car and performance sedan daily driving
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Radar Dimax AS-8 235/45R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Excellent (40 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily highway commuting and city driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Continental ContiProContact 235/45R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Good (753 reviews)
Best For
⭐ European sport coupes and sedans
Season
🌀️ All Season

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Key Features

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Aqua-Flume Technology
Curvilinear groove network accelerates water dispersion from the contact patch to improve hydroplaning resistance and wet stability.
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g-Wedge Stabilizers
Next Generation sidewall reinforcement maintains crisp handling response and steering precision during cornering.
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Silica-Rich Compound
Advanced all-season tread compound enhances traction performance while supporting longer tread life.
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Optimized Footprint
Computer-designed contact patch manages forces to promote more consistent and even tread wear patterns.
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Quiet Design
Touring-focused symmetric tread pattern architecture reduces road noise for enhanced ride comfort.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily commuting and highway drivingβœ“ Year-round driving including light snow conditionsβœ“ Drivers prioritizing comfort and quiet ride qualityβœ“ Long-distance travel and touring applications
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Specifications

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Size
235/45R17
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Load Index
97
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Speed Rating
W
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TirePath Editorial Review

4.6
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"Premium performance meets exceptional comfort for drivers seeking a refined, quiet ride on daily commutes and long highway trips. Traction in heavy snow conditions falls short of dedicated winter tire performance."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Excellent
Survey Ratings219 reviews
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season

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