BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA 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 Trail Terrain TA and Nitto Terra Grappler G2 appear in 4 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 Trail Terrain TA performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 performs. It takes the win in wet, 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 Trail Terrain TA is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.6 | 73.2 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
Nitto Terra Grappler G2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 12 | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 21 | Avg rank 6.7 1 | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.3 2 | No data | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | No data | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.5 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.0 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.7 for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA or Nitto Terra Grappler G2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA ranks better than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA appears in 3 independent tests, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 →