73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
69/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
5 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Dunlop GP Racer D209 — 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.
VS
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Dunlop GP Racer D209 if handling, dry and wet matter 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
Score (0–100)
GP Racer D209 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 74 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
GP Racer D209 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 60 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 70 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 60 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 19 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 50 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
GP Racer D209 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | Dunlop GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 71 |
| Dry | 80 | 100 |
| Wet | 61 | 70 |
| Snow | 90 | – |
| Comfort | 74 | 60 |
| Noise | 19 | – |
| Treadwear | 85 | 50 |
| Handling | 64 | 90 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 100
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.
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain T/A receives a polarized reception, praised for its aesthetic appeal, impressive snow traction, and quiet highway performance. However, significant concerns regarding wet-weather handling and inconsistent tread longevity suggest that performance may vary considerably based on vehicle weight and driving conditions.
Pros
- Excellent traction and predictability in snow and ice conditions
- Quiet highway ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Robust sidewall durability against rocky terrain
- Attractive visual design with white lettering options
Cons
- Poor wet-weather performance and traction issues on paved surfaces
- Inconsistent tread life reports ranging from premature wear to high mileage
- Reports of excessive road noise on specific tarmac surfaces
Observations
- Users operating pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux reported significant traction loss in wet conditions, suggesting potential issues with rear-wheel-drive bias vehicles.
- Hybrid SUV owners, such as those with the RAV4, reported high satisfaction with highway tread longevity and noise levels.
The Dunlop GP Racer D209 is highly regarded by riders for its exceptional dry-weather performance and rapid warm-up characteristics. It is positioned as a track-focused tire that provides superior feedback and grip, comparable to premium racing alternatives, though it is not intended for touring applications.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip performance
- Rapid warm-up time
- Excellent rider feedback and communication
- Triple-compound construction for balanced wear
Cons
- Limited wet-weather capability
- Not suitable for long-distance touring
Observations
- Users report that the tire's performance characteristics are highly competitive with premium track-day tires like the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | B · Dunlop GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Motorcycle |
| Sizes available | 43 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11 - 13/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 660 A A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
BFGoodrich
71
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Dunlop GP Racer D209 if handling, dry and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scores 85 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop GP Racer D209 scores 90 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop GP Racer D209 scores 100 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scores 74 vs 60 on comfort.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
Tire B · Dunlop GP Racer D209
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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.