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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs General GRABBER SNOW — 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 GRABBER SNOW

Winter Touring tires

General GRABBER SNOW tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
75
Wet
80
Snow
100
Comfort
90
Noise
–
Treadwear
80
Handling
30

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 and General GRABBER SNOW are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 is stronger on handling, dry and treadwear. General GRABBER SNOW is stronger on snow, comfort and wet.
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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) All Terrain TA KO2 leads by 7
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
82
B — General GRABBER SNOW
75
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2GRABBER SNOW
Professional tests (TWG score) 81 –
Tire Rack owners 88 –
Tyre Reviews owners 82 75

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) GRABBER SNOW leads by 13
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
67
B — General GRABBER SNOW
80
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2GRABBER SNOW
Professional tests (TWG score) 68 –
Tire Rack owners 90 –
Tyre Reviews owners 66 80

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) GRABBER SNOW leads by 19
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
81
B — General GRABBER SNOW
100
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2GRABBER SNOW
Professional tests (TWG score) 80 –
Tire Rack owners 92 –
Tyre Reviews owners 81 100

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) GRABBER SNOW leads by 18
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
72
B — General GRABBER SNOW
90
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2GRABBER SNOW
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 72 90

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
100
B — General GRABBER SNOW
–
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2GRABBER SNOW
Professional tests (TWG score) 100 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) All Terrain TA KO2 leads by 4
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
84
B — General GRABBER SNOW
80
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2GRABBER SNOW
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 84 80

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) All Terrain TA KO2 leads by 42
A — BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
72
B — General GRABBER SNOW
30
Why this score
SourceAll Terrain TA KO2GRABBER SNOW
Tyre Reviews owners 72 30

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs General GRABBER SNOW: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2General GRABBER SNOW
Relative Score 76 77
Dry 82 75
Wet 67 80
Snow 81 100
Comfort 72 90
Noise 100 –
Treadwear 84 80
Handling 72 30

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Tire A

Tire B

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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 GRABBER SNOW

The General Grabber Snow is highly regarded by users for its exceptional winter traction, particularly in deep snow and challenging off-road conditions. Drivers consistently report that the tire offers a surprisingly quiet and smooth ride, often outperforming premium original equipment tires in terms of comfort and longevity.

Pros

  • Phenomenal traction in deep snow and muddy conditions
  • Impressive noise levels, often quieter than premium summer tires
  • Strong durability and tread life over multiple winter seasons
  • Excellent hill-climbing capability on loose or slippery surfaces

Cons

  • Soft compound construction may lead to faster wear if used in warmer temperatures
  • Limited performance in extreme deep mud compared to specialized off-road tires

Observations

  • Users operating heavy SUVs and 4WD vehicles report high confidence in the tire's ability to handle steep inclines without differential locks.
  • The tire maintains a smooth, quiet ride profile even when fitted to larger, luxury-oriented SUVs.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 B · General GRABBER SNOW
CategoryAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tiresWinter Touring tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
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

Too close to call: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 and General GRABBER SNOW are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 is stronger on handling, dry and treadwear. General GRABBER SNOW is stronger on snow, comfort and wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 scores 72 vs 30 on handling.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

General GRABBER SNOW scores 100 vs 81 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

General GRABBER SNOW scores 90 vs 72 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

General GRABBER SNOW scores 80 vs 67 on wet.

Tire A · BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
Tire B · General GRABBER SNOW

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.