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BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 vs General Grabber M/T — 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.

Tire A BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3

All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
No reviews yet
Dry
84
Wet
94
Snow
90
Comfort
82
Noise
Treadwear
80
Handling

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B General

General Grabber M/T

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

General Grabber M/T tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
39 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
91
Snow
88
Comfort
88
Noise
84
Treadwear
88
Handling
90

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: General Grabber M/T — better dry, treadwear and comfort. Pick the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 if wet matters most to you.
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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) Grabber M/T leads by 10
A — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
84
B — General Grabber M/T
94
Why this score
SourceMud-Terrain T/A KM3Grabber M/T
Tire Rack owners 84
Tyre Reviews owners 80
SimpleTire owners 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 3
A — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
94
B — General Grabber M/T
91
Why this score
SourceMud-Terrain T/A KM3Grabber M/T
Tire Rack owners 94
Tyre Reviews owners 80
SimpleTire owners 91

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 2
A — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
90
B — General Grabber M/T
88
Why this score
SourceMud-Terrain T/A KM3Grabber M/T
Tire Rack owners 90
SimpleTire owners 87

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grabber M/T leads by 6
A — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
82
B — General Grabber M/T
88
Why this score
SourceMud-Terrain T/A KM3Grabber M/T
Tire Rack owners 82
Tyre Reviews owners 90
SimpleTire owners 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
B — General Grabber M/T
84
Why this score
SourceMud-Terrain T/A KM3Grabber M/T
SimpleTire owners 84

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grabber M/T leads by 8
A — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
80
B — General Grabber M/T
88
Why this score
SourceMud-Terrain T/A KM3Grabber M/T
Tire Rack owners 80
Tyre Reviews owners 100
SimpleTire owners 93

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
B — General Grabber M/T
90
Why this score
SourceMud-Terrain T/A KM3Grabber M/T
Tyre Reviews owners 90

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 vs General Grabber M/T: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3General Grabber M/T
Relative Score 86 90
Dry 84 94
Wet 94 91
Snow 90 88
Comfort 82 88
Noise 84
Treadwear 80 88
Handling 90

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Headline score

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 Mud-Terrain T/A KM3

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B General Grabber M/T

The General Grabber A/T X is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile all-terrain tire that excels in winter conditions and daily driving comfort. While most users praise its aggressive aesthetic and impressive traction on snow and ice, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity, with some users reporting premature wear while others achieve satisfactory mileage.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction in snow, ice, and wet conditions
  • Aggressive, rugged aesthetic with effective rim protection
  • Surprisingly low road noise for an aggressive all-terrain tread
  • High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors
  • Smooth ride quality and balanced handling

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear
  • Tendency to pick up and retain small pebbles in the tread
  • Occasional reports of difficult warranty claim processes
  • Mild road noise noted by some users at specific speed ranges

Observations

  • Users with heavy-duty trucks (e.g., GMC Sierra 2500HD, Ford Super Duty) report good load-carrying stability and minimal impact on ride harshness.
  • Owners of lifted vehicles (e.g., Silverado Z71 with 2.25-inch lift) noted minor rubbing at full steering lock with larger tire sizes.
  • The tire is frequently cited as a superior, more affordable alternative to premium brands like BFGoodrich for both daily commuting and off-road use.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 B · General Grabber M/T
CategoryAll Terrain and Off Road All Season tireAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available27
Rim diameters16″ – 20″
Tread depth18/32″
SidewallRaised Black Lettering
Max pressure45 - 80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

General

Winner: General Grabber M/T — better dry, treadwear and comfort. Pick the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 if wet matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

General Grabber M/T scores 94 vs 84 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

General Grabber M/T scores 88 vs 80 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

General Grabber M/T scores 88 vs 82 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 scores 94 vs 91 on wet.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Tire B · General Grabber M/T

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.