BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 and Nitto Recon Grappler AT appear in 3 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Nitto Recon Grappler AT performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 67/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Nitto Recon Grappler AT still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Latest test | — | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.9 | 67.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nitto Recon Grappler AT
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.4 21 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.4 11 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Nitto Recon Grappler AT |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 2.2 311 | Avg rank 4.3 1 | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 2.6 4 | No data | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | No data | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT
The Nitto Recon Grappler AT wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.4 for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT
The Nitto Recon Grappler AT wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 4.4 for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 4.3 for the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.6, compared to no data for the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Nitto Recon Grappler AT
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 or Nitto Recon Grappler AT?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nitto Recon Grappler AT ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nitto Recon Grappler AT averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 ranks better than the Nitto Recon Grappler AT.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 appears in 2 independent tests, Nitto Recon Grappler AT in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →