BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 vs General Grabber APT: 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 KO3 and General Grabber APT 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 KO3 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the General Grabber APT performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 2 tests.
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 KO3 and General Grabber APT are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 | General Grabber APT |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Latest test | — | — |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
General Grabber APT
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 | General Grabber APT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No data | Avg rank 2.3 21 | General Grabber APT |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 2.7 2 | General Grabber APT |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 3.3 3 | General Grabber APT |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 2.0 1 | General Grabber APT |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 1.0 3 | Avg rank 2.3 42 | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 3.0 1 | General Grabber APT |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 vs General Grabber APT
The BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 2.3 for the General Grabber APT.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 or General Grabber APT?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the General Grabber APT ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The General Grabber APT averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 ranks better than the General Grabber APT.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 appears in 1 independent tests, General Grabber APT in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
