BFGoodrich gGrip - Test Results

Test Statistics

13

Tests Completed

17^th

Average Position

5^th

Best Result

31^st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 13 summer tests, the BFGoodrich gGrip delivers largely mid-to-lower tier results with occasional bright spots. Its strongest showing is in wear/value and select wet braking/handling results in smaller sizes, but it frequently underperforms in wet braking and overall ranking shootouts, dragging down its consistency. Average overall position of 16.6, multiple early elimination results in Auto Bild braking shootouts, and only one notable top-6 finish indicate a tire that struggles against contemporary rivals.
Overall, the gGrip can offer decent longevity and value and can perform acceptably in balanced mid-range tests, but recurring weaknesses in wet braking and broader wet handling metrics, plus mediocre dry performance, limit its competitiveness in modern comparative testing.

Performance Strengths

Wear and Value Strong Details
• 3rd place wear (+9.4% from best) in 2018 Auto Bild 15" test
• 4th place value (Price/1000) in 2018 Auto Bild 15" test
Selective Wet Performance (smaller sizes) Moderate Details
• 3rd place wet braking (+6.7% from best) in 2018 New and Worn 205/55 R16
• 6th place wet handling (+5.6% from best) in 2018 New and Worn 205/55 R16
Dry Handling Consistency (mid-pack) Moderate Details
• 5th/10 dry handling (+1%) in 2017 Mid Range test
• 15th/20 dry handling (+2.7%) in 2018 Auto Bild 15" test

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Wet Handling (overall trend) Strong Details
• 35th/45 wet braking (+25.4%) in 2019 Auto Bild 53 Tire Braking Shootout
• 18th/20 wet braking (+14%) and 18th/20 wet handling (+5.2%) in 2018 Auto Bild 15" test
Overall Competitiveness in Large Shootouts Strong Details
• 31st/45 overall in 2019 Auto Bild braking shootout
• 27th/43 in 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Shootout
• 31st/54 in 2013 54 Tire Braking Test
Dry Braking (inconsistent, often weak) Moderate Details
• 24th/45 dry braking (+6.7%) in 2019 Auto Bild braking shootout
• 17th/20 dry braking (+11%) in 2018 Auto Bild 15" test

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout

2019
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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2018 New and Worn Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

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2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview

2018
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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2017 Mid Range Tire Test

2017
Winner: Bridgestone DriveGuard

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2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Shootout

2017
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

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2016 Market Overview - Braking Test

2016
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

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2016 ACE Mid Range Summer Tire Test

2016
Winner: Nexen N Blue HD Plus

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2014 Test World Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

The BFGoodrich has very balanced characteristics, but, unfortunately, they are still quite low in this test. The tires easily start to slip on the wet surface and slow to respond during emergency m...

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