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    BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs General Grabber APT

    2026 test data · 5 independent tests

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    BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA 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 Trail Terrain TA and General Grabber APT appear in 5 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 Trail Terrain TA performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.

    How the General Grabber APT performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, 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 General Grabber APT is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA if

    • You prefer the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA's brand, sizing or price

    Choose General Grabber APT if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich Trail Terrain TAGeneral Grabber APT
    SegmentAll TerrainAll Terrain
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used32
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank5.22.5
    Latest test2025—
    Tire Lab Score85.686.2

    Tire Lab Score

    85.6
    Very Good · All Season
    86.2
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich Trail Terrain TAGeneral Grabber APTWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.5
    12
    Avg rank 2.3
    21
    General Grabber APT
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.0
    1
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    General Grabber APT
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.5
    21
    Avg rank 3.3
    3
    General Grabber APT
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    General Grabber APT
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.3
    2
    Avg rank 2.3
    42
    General Grabber APT
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    General Grabber APT

    💧 Wet: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs General Grabber APT

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 5.5 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs General Grabber APT

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 7.0 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    ❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs General Grabber APT

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.5 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA 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 Trail Terrain TA.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs General Grabber APT

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 4.3 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs General Grabber APT

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.0 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA or General Grabber APT?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the General Grabber APT ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The General Grabber APT averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the General Grabber APT ranks better than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA appears in 3 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 →