Replaced by the Advantage
The BFGoodrich gGrip is a summer tyre 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 favourable exceptions.
The BFGoodrich gGrip makes its strongest case through everyday service rather than sharp handling. Owners commonly praise dry grip and value, with 32 of 40 reviews scoring above 70%. Longer-use accounts often describe substantial mileage, and Auto Bild's 2018 projected life of 45,240 km, third of 20, supports that impression, although five owners criticise wear. Comfort also earns praise from owners and Motor. Rolling resistance is often viewed favourably, but Test World's high-resistance verdict in 2014 was an unusual exception.
Wet ability is the main disagreement. More owners praise wet grip than criticise it, but repeated tests find weak wet stopping and cornering. Auto Bild placed both 18th of 20 in 2018, then wet braking 35th of 45 in 2019. Auto Navigator's third-of-17 wet-braking result in 2018 is unusually strong by comparison. Noise also divides the sources: eight owners praise quiet running, while testers repeatedly criticise it. Slow steering and a minority of soft-sidewall complaints further limit its appeal for drivers prioritising precise responses and consistently strong wet-road performance.
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.
Tested 13 times by independent publications, the BFGoodrich g Grip averages a finish of 17th.
Finishing position in each test
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17 | P31 / 53 | |
| 2018 | 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre TestAuto Navigator · 205/55 R16 | P6 / 16 | |
| 2018 | 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 195/65 R15 | P15 / 20 | |
| 2018 | 2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre OverviewAuto Bild · 195/65 R15 | P20 / 51 | |
| 2017 | 2017 Mid Range Tyre TestMotor · 205/55 R16 | P7 / 10 | |
| 2017 | 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17 | P27 / 51 | |
| 2016 | 2016 Market Overview - Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P18 / 50 | |
| 2016 | 2016 ACE Mid Range Summer Tyre TestACE · 195/65 R15 | P5 / 10 | |
| 2014 | 2014 Test World Summer Tyre TestTest World · 205/55 R16 | P13 / 16 | |
| 2014 | 2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17 | P22 / 50 | |
| 2013 | 2013 54 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 195/65 R15 | P31 / 54 | |
| 2012 | 2012 Autoreview Touring Tyre TestAuto Review · 205/55 R16 | P9 / 9 | |
| 2011 | 2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tyre Test205/55 r16 | P12 / 15 |
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In 195/65 R15, the BFGoodrich g-Grip is projected to cost €12.79 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €512 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test.
Size Range32 sizes available
165-255Width35-70Profile14-19Rim78-101 T-YLoad/
EU LabelAcross 32 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
Wet
Noise
69-70dB A/B
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
“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...”
“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...”
“Positives:Very good tyre. Pretty quiet. Great wear. Strong grip for midrange tyre. 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...”
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