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BFGoodrich gGrip

High Performance Summer

Replaced by the BFGoodrich Advantage

The BFGoodrich gGrip is a summer tire that owners generally like for dry grip, value and tread life. Its test record raises more concern about wet braking, wet handling and steering response, despite some favorable exceptions.

The quick answer

Owners say 84% from 47 owner reviews 87% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 17th average finish across 13 independent tests Latest: P31 of 53 · 2019 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Wet Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 47owner reviews
  • 544,042miles driven
  • 13professional tests
BFGoodrich gGrip 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

BFGoodrich gGrip

6.6/10

Better than 36% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 4 tests
  • 47 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests4 tests · 3 publications · 2017-2019 32% 91%
Owner reviews47 owner reviews · rated 84% 77% 9%
Combined 36% 6.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 43% 44% 4
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 15% 40% 4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 80% 9% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 13% 7% 2

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 47% 4
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 16% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 95% of the test figure. The other 5% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2019 2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P31 / 53
  2. 2018 2018 New and Worn Summer Tire Test Auto Navigator · 205/55 R16 P6 / 16
  3. 2018 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P15 / 20
  4. 2018 2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P20 / 51 Placing only
  5. 2017 2017 Mid Range Tire Test Motor · 205/55 R16 P7 / 10
  6. 2017 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Shootout Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P27 / 51 Placing only
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  1. 2016 2016 Market Overview - Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P18 / 50 Placing only
  2. 2016 2016 ACE Mid Range Summer Tire Test ACE · 195/65 R15 P5 / 10 Placing only
  3. 2014 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test Test World · 205/55 R16 P13 / 16 Placing only
  4. 2014 2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tire Shootout Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P22 / 50 Placing only
  5. 2013 2013 54 Tire Braking Test 195/65 R15 P31 / 54 Placing only
  6. 2012 2012 Autoreview Touring Tire Test Auto Review · 205/55 R16 P9 / 9 Placing only
  7. 2011 2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test 205/55 r16 P12 / 15 Placing only
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Tested 13 times by independent publications, the BFGoodrich gGrip averages a finish of 17th.

13 Tests
0 Test Wins
17th Average
5th Best
31st Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20112019

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20192019 Summer 53 Tire Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P31 / 53
20182018 New and Worn Summer Tire TestAuto Navigator · 205/55 R16P6 / 16
20182018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P15 / 20
20182018 AutoBild Summer Tire OverviewAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P20 / 51
20172017 Mid Range Tire TestMotor · 205/55 R16P7 / 10
20172017 Auto Bild Summer Tire ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P27 / 51
20162016 Market Overview - Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P18 / 50
20162016 ACE Mid Range Summer Tire TestACE · 195/65 R15P5 / 10
20142014 Test World Summer Tire TestTest World · 205/55 R16P13 / 16
20142014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tire ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P22 / 50
20132013 54 Tire Braking TestAutobild · 195/65 R15P31 / 54
20122012 Autoreview Touring Tire TestAuto Review · 205/55 R16P9 / 9
20112011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test205/55 r16P12 / 15

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Running Costs
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In 195/65 R15, the BFGoodrich gGrip is projected to cost €20.58 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €515 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test.

Bridgestone Turanza T005€18.23
BFGoodrich gGrip€20.58
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125€23.01
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun€26.57
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2018 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range32 sizes available

165-255Width35-70Profile14-19Rim78-101 T-YLoad/Speed Index2009First On Market

EU LabelAcross 32 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-70dB

Popular sizes205/55 R16225/50 R17225/45 R17225/40 R18185/55 R15185/65 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the BFGoodrich gGrip in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich gGrip stops 7.8% longer than premium rivals, 0.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 43/100, and owners rate it 7.9/10 in the wet from 47 reviews.
How good is the BFGoodrich gGrip in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the BFGoodrich gGrip stops 3.6% longer than premium rivals, 1.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 15/100, and owners rate it 8.9/10 in the dry from 47 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the BFGoodrich gGrip?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the BFGoodrich gGrip's rolling resistance is 0.9% higher than premium rivals, 3.4% lower than mid-range rivals and 0.1% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the BFGoodrich gGrip last?
Based on test and owner data, the BFGoodrich gGrip is expected to last around 28,111 miles (45,240 km).
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich gGrip?
Across 47 owner ratings the BFGoodrich gGrip averages 84%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.9 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 7.9. 19 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 87% of owners score it 70% or better.
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How much does the BFGoodrich gGrip cost to run?
In 195/65 R15, the BFGoodrich gGrip is projected to cost €20.58 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €515 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Bridgestone Turanza T005, at €18.23.
What is the BFGoodrich gGrip's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the BFGoodrich gGrip most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the BFGoodrich gGrip?
Owners rate the BFGoodrich gGrip 8.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 40 reviews.
How well do the BFGoodrich gGrip wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the BFGoodrich gGrip 8.6 out of 10 for wear across 40 reviews. 19 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.
Would owners buy the BFGoodrich gGrip again?
87% of owners say they would buy the BFGoodrich gGrip again, based on the 45 owner reviews that answered the question. 62% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich gGrip's tread life?
Of the 37 owner reviews analyzed for the BFGoodrich gGrip, 19 mention tread life: 14 praise it (long-lasting) and 5 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "I have already done about 60,000 km and so far it has shown a good behavior". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich gGrip's wet grip?
Of the 37 owner reviews analyzed for the BFGoodrich gGrip, 19 mention wet grip: 14 praise it (confident wet grip) and 5 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "I feel more confident driving harder in the wet". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the BFGoodrich gGrip's dry grip?
Of the 37 owner reviews analyzed for the BFGoodrich gGrip, 16 mention dry grip: 15 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "from the off they offered all round grip in wet and dry condition". Read those reviews
Has the BFGoodrich gGrip been replaced?
The BFGoodrich gGrip has been replaced by the BFGoodrich Advantage.
What sizes does the BFGoodrich gGrip come in?
The BFGoodrich gGrip is available in 43 sizes, ranging from 165-255/35-70 R14-19.
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What owners say summarised from 40 reviews

Most owners like the BFGoodrich gGrip, with 32 of 40 reviews scoring above 70% and dry grip drawing particularly consistent praise. Wet grip is also more often liked than criticised, though around one in seven of the 37 owners discussing specific qualities report a wet-grip concern. Value, low noise and comfort add to its everyday appeal. Actual longer-use accounts often describe substantial mileage, but five owners criticise wear, so long life is not universal. Three describe soft sidewalls, while dry handling draws a small, evenly split response. One driver reports rising noise with wear and another reduced wet grip later in life, without a shared pattern of deterioration.

What owners mention most counted across 37 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 47 ratings

  • Owner score 84%
  • Dry Grip 89%
  • Wear 86%
  • Comfort 85%
  • Handling 80%
  • Road Feedback 80%
  • Wet Grip 79%

Featured reviews

Most helpful

“Placed front and rear onto Fiat Scudo Passenger carrying LWB about 1 year apart. No rear seats but used for light load carrying. Three years and 20,000 miles down to 2mm. Sensible driving speeds. Nothing bad about these...”

  • Fiat Scudo combi van
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 1,022 found this helpful
Most critical 44%

“Noisy, too soft and i dont feel that they are in any kind of contact with road. They do a solid job in every day driving, when drive is slow and relaxed. If you wont to feel some speed, that is where problems ocure. And...”

  • Honda Accord iVtec Type S saloon
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 658 found this helpful
Longest term 87%

“Positives:Very good tire. Pretty quiet. Great wear. Strong grip for midrange tire. Fitted to my 2012 avensis used mainly for work commute. 65,000km on them, have been rotated. Down to 3mm. Negatives: at 60,000km one...”

  • Toyota
  • 40,000 miles
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All 40 BFGoodrich gGrip reviews

Score spread across 38 written reviews
Member
Placed front and rear onto Fiat Scudo Passenger carrying LWB about 1 year apart. No rear seats but used for light load carrying. Three years and 20,000 miles down to 2mm. Sensible driving speeds. Nothing bad about these tires and no unique defining situations wet or dry. Pity my vehicle can only range 40-45mpg, sometimes 47mpg on long runs but Vehicle Reviews seem to match...so which tire does everyone use to improve?. Its a car tire not a van tire and I largely use it as a car. Possibly buy again but maybe one with better Reviewed Wet Weather Performance...just in case
67%
Member
These tires came fitted to my car when I purchased it. They were approximately 50% worn and were 2 years old. I managed another 2 years and 25,000 miles driving before they were done. The side wall was quite soft and althought at the end of life the side wall developed a buldge due to low tire pressure, the tire didn't fail or blow out. Grip was generally adequate wet and dry, although feedback and handling did not inspire confidence. Switched to Contiental Sport Contact 3 SSR and the handling is much improved.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 901

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87%
Member
These tires are 6.7mm tread depth, Treadwear Traction A, Temperature A Got a set of 4 at a promotional price, 215 euros for a set of four, balanced, new valves. If you ask me this is the best value for money tires I have ever bought, because the performance is that of a premium manufacturer. Dry and wet grip are very very good, no surprises, no unexpected performance under all conditions whatsoever. Feedback and handling is ok for your every day needs. Wear is really good, too. They lose 0.5mm of tread in 10.000km. Straight aqua is great as expected with lots of feedback before things get out of hand. A special mention goes to noise. These tires have by far the most quiet rubber compound I have ever seen. The noise reaching your ears in the cabin is as if it has been filtered by two layers of noise insulation material. To put it differently, for me they set the standard for noise comparison against the other manufacturers. I would buy them again and again and again and recommend them each time.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 923
97%
Member
Had 3 full sets . Excellent tires and reasonably priced , Thoroughly recommended . Recommended by my tire dealer too as great tires and good value. Martin ( Belfast )
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 977
86%
Member
Very quite and comfortable ride. Very good wet and dry handling. The only minus is the soft sidewalls. I don't know how they will handle the holes on the Greek roads. I would buy them again but on the XL ( extra load) version.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 972
87%
Member
Low noise tire . I pressed the car in the wet to discover its reaction (before had the E150 Bridgestone on , very durable and reliable tire ,but noisy) and the car behaved very well . Very decent tire . The price is very reasonable . So far, very satisfied .
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 633
69%
Member
I am already using these tires for about 2 years.

I have already done about 60,000 km and so far it has shown a good behavior especially in dry weather. In the rainy season I notice that the tire needs to warm up for a few km to start to have more grip, initially they do not transmit a lot of confidence, but then if they are a bit warmer they improve. I only had a fright for aqua-planning, but after a few milliseconds of lack of traction, they held it again and ran well.

So far they have had a fairly uniform wear and have spent quite a few miles. For the price / quality ratio, I think it's a good tire only, in rainy weather, you have to let the tire warm up a bit.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 704
87%
Member
  • Toyota Yaris
  • 175/65 R14 T
  • 1,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
Hi:
I bought this tires before the Winter came here in Chile. I replaced the Bridgestone tires for these new tires and I'm very happy with them. I feel a good grip in dry and wet conditions. With the old ones , I felt a poor grip when I drove quickly, but with the BFG now is funny. I recommend it!!, best regards!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 642
77%
Member
I have bought these tires on two cars that I own. First impression was the remarkable dry grip. I've had before a set of Pirrelli P7's and I can surely say that the BF's have better grip in the dry, but also on the wet. Very good tires, comparable with the more expensive models, but with one caveat. After a certain wear, they get very noisy. Which is just a shame.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 594
44%
Member
Noisy, too soft and i dont feel that they are in any kind of contact with road. They do a solid job in every day driving, when drive is slow and relaxed. If you wont to feel some speed, that is where problems ocure. And they don't last long either!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 658
86%
Member
The rears were fitted 20,000 miles ago and will probably last the same again. The fronts, with a heavy diesel engine will need to be replaced within a few thousand miles, which will be about 18,000.

I was going through front tires within 6,000 miles before I found these (Toyo Proxy, Michelin). I'm going to stick with them while I have the car, especially given the low price that I can get them for.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 620
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