I did not make a casual blanket statement. I researched my info before posting. It's a fact that the rubber compounds are different, and that the BFG has more plies in the tread area and sidewall.
BFG All-Terrain T/A® KO
- Dual-compound tread
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Tread area: Twin steel belts on top of a three-ply polyester carcass
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Sidewall: Three-ply polyester carcass with steel strands around the bead and molded in Rim Protector shoulder
General Grabber AT2
- Cut & Chip Resistant Tread Compound
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Tread: 2-ply polyester, 2-ply steel, 2-ply nylon
- Sidewall: 2-ply polyester with rim protector flange
Personally, I cannot abide a company that takes one of the deservedly best selling tires in the world, copies it, "value engineers" it to have reduced durability, and markets it as comparable.
Yes, its cheaper. BFG supports off roading, giving millions to clubs, events, TreadLightly, and Trail Maintainence programs.
Who do you want to support, a company that makes copies, or a company that pioneers the technology and invests in our passion, and helps keep our trails open?