P31 of 53
Beat 32% of the field
BFGoodrich gGrip Test Results
Tested 2011 to 2019
7 publications
Tested 13 times by independent publications, the BFGoodrich gGrip averages a finish of 17th.
- 13Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 17thAverage finish
- 39%Field beaten on average
- 7Publications
13 tests, 2011 to 2019
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 39%
Record by discipline
Where the BFGoodrich gGrip finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 4 | P13.5 of 23 | 41% | - |
| Dry Handling | 3 | P10.7 of 15.7 | 38% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 4 | P16 of 23 | 36% | - |
| Wet Handling | 3 | P10.3 of 15.7 | 38% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P13 of 20 | 37% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 2 | P14 of 18.5 | 26% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 1 | P3 of 20 | 89% | - |
| Value | 1 | P4 of 20 | 84% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P10 of 20 | 53% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the BFGoodrich gGrip. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental Premium Contact 5
7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind
|
7 | 1 | 6 | - | 14% |
 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind
|
7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% |
 Kleber Dynaxer HP 3
6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind
|
6 | 5 | 1 | - | 83% |
 Gislaved Ultra Speed
5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind
|
5 | 4 | 1 | - | 80% |
 Nokian Line
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Fulda EcoControl HP
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop Sport BluResponse
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Vredestein Sportrac 5
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Sava intensa hp
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Nexen N Blue HD+
4 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 33% |
 Maxxis Premitra HP5
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Firestone RoadHawk
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Cooper Zeon CS8
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Michelin Primacy 3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Uniroyal RainSport 3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Turanza T005
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Hankook Ventus Prime2
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Avon ZV7
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 GT Radial Champiro FE1
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFGoodrich gGrip This tire | 13 | 0 | 17th | 39% |
| BFGoodrich Advantage Successor | 16 | 0 | 12th | 46% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 13 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
Wet grip is the BFGoodrich gGrip's recurring weakness, while low wear and sometimes favorable rolling resistance offer a different trade-off. Auto Bild in 2018 placed wet braking and handling 18th of 20, with braking 14% behind the best; its 2019 braking shootout found wet stopping 35th of 45, 25.4% behind. Motor's 2017 comparison also put wet braking eighth of ten and handling seventh. Auto Review in 2012 and Test World in 2014 criticised wet grip and slow or weak handling, with overall finishes of last of nine and 13th of 16 respectively.
Auto Navigator's 2018 results were unusually stronger on wet roads: braking was third of 17 and handling sixth, contrary to the broader record. Wear was more convincing in Auto Bild's 2018 test, with a projected 45,240 km placing third of 20 and cost per distance fourth. Rolling resistance earned praise in 2011, 2012 and 2018, but Test World's high-resistance verdict in 2014 is an unusual reversal; even the praised 2018 result was only tenth of 20 numerically. Noise drew repeated criticism, including 12th of 17 at Auto Navigator in 2018 and 16th of 20 at Auto Bild that year. Motor praised comfort in 2017 but criticised slow steering, so economical service does not imply sharp responses or consistently strong wet performance.
Performance Strengths
-
Tread life
Minor
in 1 of 4 tests
Details
- Projected 45,240 km, 3rd of 20, 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch test
VEry low wear, low rolling resistance, low fuel use
- 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test (2018)
-
Rolling resistance
Moderate
in 3 of 4 tests
Details
- Praised, 2011 Finnish ECO and 2012 Auto Review tests
- Praised but only 10th of 20 numerically, 2018 Auto Bild test
- Unusually high resistance criticised, 2014 Test World test
VEry low wear, low rolling resistance, low fuel use
- 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test (2018)Low rolling resistance
- 2012 Autoreview Touring Tire Test (2012)Good rolling resistance
- 2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test (2011)
Performance Weaknesses
-
Wet grip
Strong
in 3 of 4 tests
Details
- Criticised, 2012 Auto Review, 2014 Test World and 2018 Auto Bild tests
Poor wet grip
- 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test (2018)easily start to slip on the wet surface
- 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test (2014)Poor grip in the wet
- 2012 Autoreview Touring Tire Test (2012)
-
Wet braking
Moderate
Details
- 18th of 20, 14% behind best, 2018 Auto Bild test; 35th of 45, 25.4% behind, 2019 Auto Bild shootout
- 8th of 10, 12.1% behind best, 2017 Motor test
- Unusually strong 3rd of 17, 6.7% behind best, 2018 Auto Navigator test
-
Wet handling
Strong
in 2 of 4 tests
Details
- Criticised in 2012 Auto Review and 2014 Test World tests
- 18th of 20, 5.2% behind best speed, 2018 Auto Bild test
- Unusually stronger 6th of 17, 5.6% behind best speed, 2018 Auto Navigator test
slow to respond during emergency maneuvers
- 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test (2014)poor handling in the wet
- 2012 Autoreview Touring Tire Test (2012)
-
Road noise
Strong
in 2 of 4 tests
Details
- Criticised, 2011 Finnish ECO and 2014 Test World tests
- 12th of 17, 2018 Auto Navigator test; 16th of 20, 2018 Auto Bild test
High noise and rolling resistance
- 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test (2014)Quite high noise
- 2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test (2011)
-
Steering feel
Strong
Details
- Slow steering in dry and wet, 2017 Motor test
- Slow response during emergency maneuvers, 2014 Test World test
-
Aquaplaning resistance
Minor
in 1 of 4 tests
Details
low resistance to aquaplaning
- 2012 Autoreview Touring Tire Test (2012)
-
Dry handling
Minor
in 1 of 4 tests
Details
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the BFGoodrich gGrip (4 tests) and 37 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Tread life strength in 1 of 4 tests 14 praise, 5 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Wet grip weakness in 3 of 4 tests 14 praise, 5 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
- Road noise weakness in 2 of 4 tests 8 praise, 2 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
- Aquaplaning resistance weakness in 1 of 4 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Dry grip no test mentions it 15 praise, 1 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money no test mentions it 11 praise, 0 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort no test mentions it 5 praise, 0 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
- Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 1 praise, 3 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 13
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2019 1 test
2018 3 tests
P6 of 16
Beat 62% of the field
P15 of 20
Beat 26% of the field
P20 of 51
Beat 59% of the field
2017 2 tests
P7 of 10
Beat 22% of the field
P27 of 51
Beat 40% of the field
2016 2 tests
P18 of 50
Beat 65% of the field
P5 of 10
Beat 56% of the field
2014 2 tests
P13 of 16
Beat 20% of the field
2014 Test World Summer Tire Test
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 maneuvers. Fortunately, the behavior is quite predictable. High noise and rolling resistance
P22 of 50
Beat 57% of the field
2013 1 test
P31 of 54
Beat 43% of the field
2012 1 test
P9 of 9
Beat 0% of the field
2011 1 test
P12 of 15
Beat 21% of the field
2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test
The BF Goodrich g-Grip offers reasonable aquaplaning resistance but not enough to make up for its average wet and dry grip.
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