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Comparison: BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER vs. Pirelli CARRIER WINTER (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than BFGoodrich (75%). But when it comes to comparing BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER and Pirelli CARRIER WINTER, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 205/65 R16 test, where both the ACTIVAN WINTER and the CARRIER WINTER were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER has B wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Pirelli CARRIER WINTER has C rating.

Test Profile

BFGoodrich
ACTIVAN WINTER
Pirelli
CARRIER WINTER
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#13
#2
Average position
13.0
2.0
Latest test
2019
2019
Available sizes
15
45

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
49%
BFGoodrich
ACTIVAN WINTER
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
69%
Pirelli
CARRIER WINTER
Wet Braking
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
40%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
69%
Wet Handling
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
23%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
57%
Wet Circle Cornering
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
61%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
72%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
56%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
67%
Aquaplaning Cross
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
67%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
82%
BFGoodrich
ACTIVAN WINTER
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
71%
Pirelli
CARRIER WINTER
Dry Braking
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
82%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
71%
Snow Performance
Confidence
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
68%
BFGoodrich
ACTIVAN WINTER
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
75%
Pirelli
CARRIER WINTER
Snow Braking
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
78%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
78%
Snow Traction
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
72%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
83%
Snow Handling
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
53%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
64%
Ice Performance
Confidence
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
86%
BFGoodrich
ACTIVAN WINTER
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
78%
Pirelli
CARRIER WINTER
Ice Braking Abs
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
86%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
74%
Ice Lateral Guidance
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
86%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
66%
BFGoodrich
ACTIVAN WINTER
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
64%
Pirelli
CARRIER WINTER
Noise Exterior
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
71%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
56%
Noise Interior
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
60%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
71%
Economy
Confidence
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
90%
BFGoodrich
ACTIVAN WINTER
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
83%
Pirelli
CARRIER WINTER
Fuel Efficiency
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
91%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
87%
Mileage
BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER
89%
Pirelli CARRIER WINTER
78%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2019205/65 R16View

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