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BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A vs General Grabber AT3 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 2 road tests and 102 + 251 owner reviews. How we score

Grabber AT3 leads, 73–69 Narrow edge

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General Grabber AT3
Tire BGeneral

Grabber AT3

All-Terrain tire

± 7

Tests 70 · 2 tests Owners 78 · 251 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (noise)

“How long have I got? Grabber at3s, plenty of tread but I’m seeing some cracks forming. Are these something I need to be concerned about imminently or am I safe to continue driving for a few more months?”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 71

    Dry

    Level
    71
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AGrabber AT3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 70 (est.)66
    Reviews found online7378
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–193%98%

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.5 = 71

    Grabber AT3: 60% × 66.4 + 40% × 77.9 = 71

    No road tests of dry for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 65

    Wet

    Grabber AT3 +7
    72
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AGrabber AT3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 66 (est.)68
    Reviews found online6378
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–165%77%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–188%93%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–181%95%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–193%97%

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 62.6 = 65

    Grabber AT3: 60% × 68.2 + 40% × 78.1 = 72

    No road tests of wet for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 77

    Snow

    Trail-Terrain T/A +2
    75
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AGrabber AT3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 74 (est.)77
    Reviews found online8273
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%98%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%94%

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 74.2 (est.) + 40% × 82.2 = 77

    Grabber AT3: 60% × 77 + 40% × 72.9 = 75

    No road tests of snow for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 65

    Comfort

    Grabber AT3 +10
    75
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AGrabber AT3
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online6477

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 40% × 67.6 (est.) + 60% × 63.5 = 65

    Grabber AT3: 40% × 70.4 (est.) + 60% × 77.4 = 75

    No road tests of comfort for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Grabber AT3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 67

    Noise

    Grabber AT3 +5
    72
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AGrabber AT3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 66 (est.)76
    Reviews found online69≈ 66 (est.)

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 69 = 67

    Grabber AT3: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 72

    No road tests of noise for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

    No owner ratings of noise for Grabber AT3. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 72

    Treadwear

    Grabber AT3 +4
    76
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AGrabber AT3
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online7582

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 74.7 = 72

    Grabber AT3: 60% × 72 (est.) + 40% × 81.6 = 76

    No road tests of treadwear for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Grabber AT3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 64

    Handling (owners)

    Grabber AT3 +10
    74
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AGrabber AT3
    Reviews found online6474
  8. –

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    52
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AGrabber AT3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests–52
Scores at a glance
CategoryBFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/AGeneral Grabber AT3
Relative Score 69 73
Dry 71 71
Wet 65 72
Snow 77 75
Comfort 65 75
Noise 67 72
Treadwear 72 76
Handling (owners) 64 74
Efficiency – 52

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Headline score
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Trail-Terrain T/A

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Grabber AT3

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A finished ahead 0 times and General Grabber AT3 1 times.

DisciplineCategoryTrail-Terrain T/AGrabber AT3ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 93% 98% −4.2 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test · 225/65 R17
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 65% 77% −12.2 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test · 225/65 R17
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 88% 93% −4.9 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test · 225/65 R17
Wet Braking Wet 81% 95% −13.6 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test · 225/65 R17
Wet Circle Wet 93% 97% −3.6 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test · 225/65 R17
Snow Braking Snow 100% 98% +1.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test · 225/65 R17
Snow Traction Snow 100% 94% +6.5 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test · 225/65 R17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Gravel Traction Off-road 95% 94% +0.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test · 225/65 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #8/8 #3/8 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test · 225/65 R17

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Trail-Terrain T/A

Pros

  • Low road noise for an all-terrain tire, with several reviewers calling it quieter than previous tires such as the AT3 and other all-terrains
  • Strong snow and ice performance, including a Colorado snowstorm and multiple Alps trips with up to a foot of snow
  • Comfortable, smooth ride and good handling and braking on the road

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather traction reported by several reviewers, including wheelspin, lack of confidence on wet roads and ABS activation issues
  • Some reviewers found road noise high on paved surfaces, and one called it outrageously noisy, though others found it quiet
  • Wear is faster for some owners, with one set nearing replacement after about 20,000 miles and two years
All owner themes in the Trail-Terrain T/A review

Tire B Grabber AT3

Pros

  • Exceptionally low road noise for an all-terrain tire, maintaining high highway comfort
  • Strong on-road handling and grip in both dry and wet conditions
  • Reliable light off-road traction, particularly on grass, gravel, dirt tracks, and light mud

Cons

  • Softer sidewalls can lead to vulnerability against sharp stones, flints, or tree stumps
  • Subpar performance on compacted snow and ice compared to dedicated winter tires
  • Tread can pack up and struggle in deep, heavy, or extremely soft mud
All owner themes in the Grabber AT3 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

General Grabber AT3

Positive

Community feedback for the General Grabber AT3 is largely positive, with owners highlighting strong tread longevity, smooth ride comfort, and low road noise. Drivers also appreciate its off-road capability in gravel, mud, and snow, though occasional questions arise regarding sidewall damage, cracking, and tire sizing fitment.

r/VanLife ·1 upvote ·2023-01-15

“I've always used KO2s but was getting really low miles out of a set on my 1 ton van for some reason. Switched to AT3s and pretty happy with them.”
r/f150 ·1 upvote ·2025-10-23

“I have at3’s on my 19 f250 , I love them 23,000 miles on them and maybe I’m halfway into the tread life . I’m easily getting at least 40,000 miles out of them probably close to 50,000 till I get a new set .”
audiworld.com

“Only got 32K on them and installed General Grabber AT3. Took a 2000 mile trip and I think the all terrain tires ride better and look bad ***.”
Top themes
#tread life and durability#gravel and off-road performance#ride comfort and low noise#snow and loose terrain grip#tire damage and sidewall integrity#fitment and tire pressure

Based on 20 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A B · General Grabber AT3
CategoryAll SeasonAll-Terrain tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available5077
Rim diameters15″ – 22″15″ – 22″
Tread depth11 - 13/32″—
UTQG660 A A - B560 A A
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering—
Max pressure44 - 51 psi—
Sizes in common3737

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A

General Grabber AT3

Narrow edge: General Grabber AT3 — better comfort, handling and wet. Where the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

General Grabber AT3 scores 75 vs 65 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

General Grabber AT3 scores 74 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

General Grabber AT3 scores 72 vs 65 on wet.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

General Grabber AT3 scores 72 vs 67 on noise.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A
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Trail-Terrain T/A or Grabber AT3?

Which is better in the wet, Trail-Terrain T/A or Grabber AT3?

General Grabber AT3, 72 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Trail-Terrain T/A or Grabber AT3?

Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 71 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, Trail-Terrain T/A or Grabber AT3?

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 75 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Trail-Terrain T/A or Grabber AT3?

General Grabber AT3, 72 vs 67 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Trail-Terrain T/A or Grabber AT3?

General Grabber AT3, 75 vs 65 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Trail-Terrain T/A or Grabber AT3?

General Grabber AT3, 76 vs 72 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology