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BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A vs Nexen Roadian ATX — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 100 + 42 owner reviews. How we score

Roadian ATX is ahead, 75–70

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Nexen Roadian ATX
Tire BNexen

Roadian ATX

All-Season tire

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Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 42 reviews

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 71

    Dry

    Roadian ATX +4
    75
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/ARoadian ATX
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 73 (est.)
    Reviews found online7379

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 70.2 (est.) + 40% × 73.1 = 71

    Roadian ATX: 60% × 72.7 (est.) + 40% × 79.1 = 75

    No road tests of dry for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

    No road tests of dry for Roadian ATX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 65

    Wet

    Roadian ATX +15
    80
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/ARoadian ATX
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 77 (est.)
    Reviews found online6383

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 62.9 = 65

    Roadian ATX: 60% × 77.4 (est.) + 40% × 82.8 = 80

    No road tests of wet for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Roadian ATX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 78

    Snow

    Trail-Terrain T/A +7
    71
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/ARoadian ATX
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 75 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online8371

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 75.3 (est.) + 40% × 82.7 = 78

    Roadian ATX: 60% × 70.7 (est.) + 40% × 70.6 = 71

    No road tests of snow for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

    No road tests of snow for Roadian ATX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

  4. 66

    Comfort

    Roadian ATX +4
    70
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/ARoadian ATX
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online6470

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 40% × 68.2 (est.) + 60% × 64.1 = 66

    Roadian ATX: 40% × 69.3 (est.) + 60% × 69.8 = 70

    No road tests of comfort for Trail-Terrain T/A or Roadian ATX. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 68

    Noise

    Roadian ATX +2
    70
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/ARoadian ATX
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6975

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 69.2 = 68

    Roadian ATX: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 75.4 = 70

    No road tests of noise for Trail-Terrain T/A or Roadian ATX. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 71

    Treadwear

    Roadian ATX +3
    74
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/ARoadian ATX
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online7579

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 74.6 = 71

    Roadian ATX: 60% × 70.5 (est.) + 40% × 78.6 = 74

    No road tests of treadwear for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

    No road tests of treadwear for Roadian ATX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 65

    Handling (owners)

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/ARoadian ATX
    Reviews found online65–
Scores at a glance
CategoryBFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/ANexen Roadian ATX
Relative Score 70 75
Dry 71 75
Wet 65 80
Snow 78 71
Comfort 66 70
Noise 68 70
Treadwear 71 74
Handling (owners) 65 –

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Trail-Terrain T/A

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Roadian ATX

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Trail-Terrain T/A

Pros

  • Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain tire
  • Excellent traction and predictability in snow and winter conditions
  • Good ride comfort and smoothness on paved roads

Cons

  • Some users report poor wet weather traction and rear-wheel slippage
  • A minority of reviewers noted high noise levels on paved tarmac
  • Concerns regarding longevity with some users experiencing faster tread wear
All owner themes in the Trail-Terrain T/A review

Tire B Roadian ATX

Pros

  • Exceptional value and economical pricing compared to name-brand competitors
  • Surpassingly low road noise and smooth ride comfort for an all-terrain tire
  • Outstanding traction in snow, slush, ice, and heavy winter storms

Cons

  • Balancing difficulties and noticeable high-speed vibrations for some users
  • Occasional rear-end wet weather slippage reported on certain truck setups
  • Minor aerodynamic or sidewall sway effects noted on high-profile heavy vehicles in high winds
All owner themes in the Roadian ATX review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A B · Nexen Roadian ATX
CategoryAll SeasonAll-Season tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available5061
Rim diameters15″ – 22″15″ – 22″
Tread depth11 - 13/32″13/32″
UTQG660 A A - B600 A B
Treadwear warranty—70,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White LetteringBlackwall
Max pressure44 - 51 psi51 psi
Sizes in common3838

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A

Nexen Roadian ATX

Winner: Nexen Roadian ATX — better wet, dry and comfort. Pick the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Nexen Roadian ATX scores 80 vs 65 on wet.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A scores 78 vs 71 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Nexen Roadian ATX scores 75 vs 71 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Nexen Roadian ATX scores 70 vs 66 on comfort.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A
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Tire B · Nexen Roadian ATX
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Trail-Terrain T/A or Roadian ATX?

Which is better in the wet, Trail-Terrain T/A or Roadian ATX?

Nexen Roadian ATX, 80 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Trail-Terrain T/A or Roadian ATX?

Nexen Roadian ATX, 75 vs 71 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Trail-Terrain T/A or Roadian ATX?

BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A, 78 vs 71 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Trail-Terrain T/A or Roadian ATX?

Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 70 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Trail-Terrain T/A or Roadian ATX?

Nexen Roadian ATX, 70 vs 66 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Trail-Terrain T/A or Roadian ATX?

Nexen Roadian ATX, 74 vs 71 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology