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The BFGoodrich's g-Force Phenom T/A is an ultra high performance summer tyre with strong wet braking results. Internal tests show better wet braking distances than rivals including the Yokohama ADVAN Apex V601, Falken Azenis FK 510, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, and Hankook Ventus V12 EV02 in size 245/40ZR18. The tyre uses a dual-zone tread pattern splitting wet and dry performance zones, with stiff sidewalls and shallow shoulder blocks designed to improve feedback and cornering stability.

7.3
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
93%
Wet Grip
83%
Road Feedback
83%
Handling
83%
Wear
80%
Comfort
73%
Buy again
97%
3 Reviews
85% Average
51,000 miles driven
1 Tests (avg: 8th)
BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA

BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA

Summer Mid-Range
BETA
7.3 / 10
Based on Professional Tests · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Wet
68.8
2x / 4 tests
Dry
68.3
1.8x / 5 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
72.4
2 tests
Handling
68
4 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 1
Publications: 1
Period: 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 3
Avg Rating: 84.8%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.91
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test Tire Rack 2025 275/35 R19 8/10 9 metrics
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1
Tests
8th
Average
8th
Best
8th
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test
275/35 R19 • 2025
8th/10
A lively, responsive tyre with good noise control and composed street manners, the Phenom T/A feels quick but struggles to deliver matching grip, especially as heat builds on track. It’s enjoyable to drive but lacks the standout performance needed to compete with the segment’s best, making it a solid yet unremarkable option in a competitive field.
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Questions and Answers for the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA

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February 17, 2025

How noisy are these tires compared to Bridgestone Turanza T005a?

No one has tested the Phenom yet, however it probably safe to assume that the Phenom being a performance bias tyre will have less focus on noise and comfort than a tyre like the T005 which is a premium touring product.

Top 3 BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA Reviews

Given 84% while driving a Toyota 2022 GR86 (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 31,000 spirited miles
Swapped to these tyres after the original PS4 from the car tore a huge whole from cracking. Knew about these tyres about the same time so decided to go with them as they were also a cheaper option in Malaysia.

Comparing these Phenoms with the PS4, I personally feel that they are very similar to the PS4 in terms of grip. The phenoms seem to be grippier than the PS4 in dry while loses slightly in the wet. They are also as noisy as the PS4 but thats not important.

treadwear is 380 and lasted me about 50,000km with some fun in the wet. Overall very satisfied with these tyres priced at about RM500 per piece. Best bang for buck in my book as of now.
Helpful 991
April 12, 2025
Given 89% while driving a Toyota Innova (235/50 R18) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Surprisingly comfortable for a sport tyre. handling undoubtedly good both on dry and wet surface. there is noise but still on tolerable level and much better than my previous sport tyre (Direzza DZ102). Definitely will buy again
Helpful 179
November 8, 2025
Initial Impressions Review
Given 81% while driving a Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4 ZC33S (215/45 R17) on for 20,000 miles
These BF Goodrich Phenom were in fact so much underrated that it suppose to be. I'm on the second set on these awesome rubbers!

Dry grip is above my expectation with the correct setup of suspension and camber + toe setting, an ease of corner abilities by holding the car in each corner after corner. Sidewall is tough enough to support the weight transfer of the car during absolutely spirit driving.

Wet performance is above average, they tend to grip well and doesn't prone to any aqua planning hazard, at least from my personal usage during heavy rain with puddles of liquid on road.

Comparing against previous tyre, Yokohama Apex, Pilot Sport 5 and MC7, these tyre easily gain better performance than the rest any time, giving its price to performance.

Only cons is that, road noise significantly loud after 50% tread life, well, its an UHP anyway.
Helpful 2
April 23, 2026

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