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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport vs Dunlop Graspic DS2 — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

VS
Tire B Dunlop

Dunlop Graspic DS2

Winter High Performance tires

Dunlop Graspic DS2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
59
Wet
53
Comfort
83
Treadwear
86
Handling
60

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Dunlop Graspic DS2 — better comfort, treadwear and wet. Pick the BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport if dry and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown

5 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Advantage T/A Sport leads by 21
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
80
B — Dunlop Graspic DS2
59
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportGraspic DS2
Tyre Reviews owners 80 59

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Graspic DS2 leads by 3
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
50
B — Dunlop Graspic DS2
53
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportGraspic DS2
Tyre Reviews owners 50 53

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Graspic DS2 leads by 23
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
60
B — Dunlop Graspic DS2
83
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportGraspic DS2
Tyre Reviews owners 60 83

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Graspic DS2 leads by 6
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
80
B — Dunlop Graspic DS2
86
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportGraspic DS2
Tyre Reviews owners 80 86

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Advantage T/A Sport leads by 10
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
70
B — Dunlop Graspic DS2
60
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportGraspic DS2
Tyre Reviews owners 70 60

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport vs Dunlop Graspic DS2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich Advantage T/A SportDunlop Graspic DS2
Relative Score 67 69
Dry 80 59
Wet 50 53
Comfort 60 83
Treadwear 80 86
Handling 70 60

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport

The BFGoodrich Advantage TA Sport is perceived as a performance-oriented all-season tire that excels in dry handling and cornering stability. While it offers a responsive and engaging driving experience, users note that this performance comes at the cost of increased road noise and slightly vague on-center steering feel.

Pros

  • Strong cornering grip and stability
  • Responsive steering feedback
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Excellent dry weather performance

Cons

  • Higher than average road noise
  • Vague on-center steering feel

Observations

  • The tire is noted for its ability to handle spirited driving on backroads, suggesting suitability for drivers who prioritize handling over absolute cabin quietness.
Tire B Dunlop Graspic DS2

The Dunlop Graspic DS2 is widely regarded as a highly capable winter tire, particularly excelling in deep snow and challenging winter conditions. While users praise its traction and longevity, the tire's soft compound results in a noticeable lack of steering response and a 'floating' sensation when driven on dry pavement.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction in deep snow
  • Strong performance on ice
  • Good tread life and durability
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Vague steering feel and lack of road response
  • Unstable handling on dry asphalt
  • Poor performance on muddy or slushy surfaces

Observations

  • Lightweight vehicles like the Honda Civic benefit from the tire's snow-clearing capability but may exacerbate the 'floating' sensation on dry roads.
  • Users report consistent winter performance across various passenger vehicle platforms, including compact sedans like the Mitsubishi Carisma.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport B · Dunlop Graspic DS2
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tireWinter High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG600 - 660 A A—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

Dunlop

Winner: Dunlop Graspic DS2 — better comfort, treadwear and wet. Pick the BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport if dry and handling matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop Graspic DS2 scores 83 vs 60 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport scores 80 vs 59 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport scores 70 vs 60 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Dunlop Graspic DS2 scores 86 vs 80 on treadwear.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Tire B · Dunlop Graspic DS2

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

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