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 Grandtrek ST20 — 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
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
9 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 — better wet, handling and comfort. 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
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek ST20 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Grandtrek ST20 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 74 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 81 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek ST20 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Grandtrek ST20 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 60 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 78 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Grandtrek ST20 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek ST20 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Grandtrek ST20 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 77 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Grandtrek ST20 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 19 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Grandtrek ST20 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek ST20 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Grandtrek ST20 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 79 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 80 |
| Dry | 80 | 81 |
| Wet | 61 | 78 |
| Snow | 90 | – |
| Comfort | 74 | 77 |
| Noise | 19 | – |
| Treadwear | 85 | 83 |
| Handling | 64 | 79 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 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 Grandtrek ST20 is generally regarded as a reliable and durable original equipment tire, particularly favored by owners of compact and mid-size SUVs. While users consistently praise its longevity and predictable handling in mixed weather conditions, some report concerns regarding sidewall cracking over time and a noticeable decline in wet-weather performance as the tread depth approaches the legal limit.
Pros
- Impressive tread life and overall durability
- Consistent and predictable handling in mixed weather conditions
- Strong performance for light off-road and towing applications
- Good value proposition as an original equipment replacement
Cons
- Noticeable reduction in wet grip at lower tread depths (below 3mm)
- Tendency for sidewalls to develop cracks or crazing over time
- Increased road noise on rough or concrete surfaces
- Uneven shoulder wear reported by some users
Observations
- Owners of shorter-wheelbase vehicles like the Daihatsu Terios noted potential bounciness, though it was unclear if this was tire-specific or vehicle-geometry related.
- The tire is frequently cited as a preferred original equipment choice for Nissan SUVs, with users often opting to repurchase the same model after the initial set wears out.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | B · Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| 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
80
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 — better wet, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 scores 78 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 scores 79 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 scores 77 vs 74 on comfort.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
Tire B · Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
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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.