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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs General Altimax UHP — Compared (September 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.

Tire A BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
38 owner reviews
Dry
82
Wet
67
Snow
81
Comfort
72
Noise
100
Treadwear
84
Handling
72

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B General

General Altimax UHP

Summer High Performance tires

General Altimax UHP tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
85
Wet
85
Snow
–
Comfort
85
Noise
–
Treadwear
85
Handling
75

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: General Altimax UHP — better wet, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 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) Altimax UHP leads by 3
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
82
B — General Altimax UHP
85
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Altimax UHP
Professional tests (TWG score) 81 –
Tire Rack owners 88 –
Tyre Reviews owners 82 85

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Altimax UHP leads by 18
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
67
B — General Altimax UHP
85
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Altimax UHP
Professional tests (TWG score) 68 –
Tire Rack owners 90 –
Tyre Reviews owners 66 85

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
81
B — General Altimax UHP
–
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Altimax UHP
Professional tests (TWG score) 80 –
Tire Rack owners 92 –
Tyre Reviews owners 81 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Altimax UHP leads by 13
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
72
B — General Altimax UHP
85
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Altimax UHP
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 72 85

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
100
B — General Altimax UHP
–
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Altimax UHP
Professional tests (TWG score) 100 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Altimax UHP leads by 1
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
84
B — General Altimax UHP
85
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Altimax UHP
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 84 85

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Altimax UHP leads by 3
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
72
B — General Altimax UHP
75
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2Altimax UHP
Tyre Reviews owners 72 75

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs General Altimax UHP: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2General Altimax UHP
Relative Score 75 83
Dry 82 85
Wet 67 85
Snow 81 –
Comfort 72 85
Noise 100 –
Treadwear 84 85
Handling 72 75

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2

The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 is widely regarded as a benchmark for off-road durability and rugged versatility, excelling in gravel, sand, and rocky terrain. While users praise its longevity and aggressive aesthetic, there is a consistent consensus regarding its declining performance in wet conditions and increased road noise as the rubber compound hardens over time.

Pros

  • Exceptional off-road durability and puncture resistance
  • Strong traction in gravel, sand, and rocky terrain
  • Long tread life and high mileage capability
  • Aggressive, iconic visual appeal

Cons

  • Significant loss of wet-weather grip and braking performance
  • Increased road noise and harsh ride quality as the tire ages
  • Rubber compound tends to harden, negatively impacting cold-weather and wet-surface traction
  • Poor performance on ice and hard-packed snow

Observations

  • Users with lighter vehicles or vans (e.g., Sprinter) report varying experiences with noise and comfort, often noting that the tire's weight impacts ride quality.
  • Owners of heavy-duty 4x4s and trucks frequently highlight the tire's ability to handle high-speed gravel and heavy loads without structural failure.
Tire B General Altimax UHP

The General Altimax UHP is widely regarded as a reliable, high-value tire that offers a strong balance of dry-weather performance and durability. Users consistently praise its longevity and structural integrity, even when subjected to challenging road conditions, making it a dependable choice for daily driving.

Pros

  • Excellent tread life and overall durability
  • Strong dry-weather handling and grip
  • High value-for-money proposition
  • Resilient construction capable of handling poor road surfaces

Cons

  • Average performance in wet conditions
  • Poor traction in icy or winter environments
  • Not optimized for high-performance winter use

Observations

  • Users report achieving between 25,000 and 30,000 miles of tread life under varied driving conditions.
  • The tire's robust sidewall and casing design have proven effective for drivers navigating regions with poor road infrastructure.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 B · General Altimax UHP
CategoryAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tiresSummer High Performance tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available16—
Rim diameters16″ – 20″—
Tread depth13 - 15/32″—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised White Lettering—
Max pressure35 - 80 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

General

Winner: General Altimax UHP — better wet, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

General Altimax UHP scores 85 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

General Altimax UHP scores 85 vs 72 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

General Altimax UHP scores 85 vs 82 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

General Altimax UHP scores 75 vs 72 on handling.

Tire A · BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
Tire B · General Altimax UHP

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.