BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2: 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 Terra Grappler G2 appear in 3 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 73/100, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 still wins on dry, 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 wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.4 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | — | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.9 | 73.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Nitto Terra Grappler G2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.4 21 | Avg rank 5.0 2 | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.4 11 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 2.2 311 | Avg rank 6.7 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 |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.0 for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.4 for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 6.7 for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.6, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 or Nitto Terra Grappler G2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 ranks higher on average than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 Terra Grappler G2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 appears in 2 independent tests, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
