Advantage Control

About the BFGoodrich Advantage Control

All-Season Passenger Car, CUV and Minivan tire.

Features

* Aqua-Flume Technology* Advanced all-season compounds* g-Wedge Sidewall Stabilizer* M+S Rated* 75,000 Mile Limited Mileage Warranty (H Rated)* 65,000 Mile Limited Mileage Warranty (V/W Rated)

Benefits

* Designed to evacuate water from under the contact patch for enhanced braking on wet roads* Ensures year round control for daily driving* Steadies the tire sidewall for crisp handling and a comfortable ride

Understanding the 225/50R18 XL size

In the size code 225/50R18, 225 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.9"). 50 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 50% of the width, or roughly 112.5 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 26.9".

The load index 99 means each tire supports up to 1,709 lbs — about 6,836 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol W certifies the tire to 168 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 600 B A. The treadwear grade of 600 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade B measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $156.74 per tire, a full set of four costs $626.96. That sits close to the average for the 109 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 65,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $9.65 per 1,000 miles across the set.