Tests 60 · 5 tests Owners 66 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 17 in 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 (exterior noise)
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Bridgestone Blizzak Ice 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 5 + 2 road tests and 3 + 251 owner reviews. How we score
Grabber AT3 is ahead, 73–63
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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.
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65
Dry
Grabber AT3 +671Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Grabber AT3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests 64 66 Reviews found online 67 78 Blizzak Ice: 60% × 63.6 + 40% × 66.9 = 65
Grabber AT3: 60% × 66.4 + 40% × 78 = 71
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54
Wet
Grabber AT3 +1872Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Grabber AT3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests 44 68 Reviews found online 70 78 Blizzak Ice: 60% × 43.7 + 40% × 69.7 = 54
Grabber AT3: 60% × 68.2 + 40% × 78.2 = 72
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62
Snow
Grabber AT3 +1375Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Grabber AT3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests 63 77 Reviews found online 62 73 Blizzak Ice: 60% × 62.6 + 40% × 61.9 = 62
Grabber AT3: 60% × 77.1 + 40% × 73 = 75
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67
Comfort
Grabber AT3 +875Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Grabber AT3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 70 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 65 77 Blizzak Ice: 40% × 70 + 60% × 65.3 = 67
Grabber AT3: 40% × 70.5 (est.) + 60% × 77.4 = 75
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).
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76
Noise
Blizzak Ice +472Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Grabber AT3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests 82 75 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Blizzak Ice: 60% × 82.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 76
Grabber AT3: 60% × 75.3 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 72
No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak Ice or 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.
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67
Treadwear
Grabber AT3 +976Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Grabber AT3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 67 82 Blizzak Ice: 60% × 66.7 (est.) + 40% × 67.1 = 67
Grabber AT3: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 81.6 = 76
No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak Ice. 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).
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65
Handling (owners)
Grabber AT3 +974Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Grabber AT3 Reviews found online 65 74 -
48
Efficiency
Grabber AT3 +452Why this score
Source Blizzak Ice Grabber AT3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests 48 52
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak Ice | General Grabber AT3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 73 |
| Dry | 65 | 71 |
| Wet | 54 | 72 |
| Snow | 62 | 75 |
| Comfort | 67 | 75 |
| Noise | 76 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 65 | 74 |
| Efficiency | 48 | 52 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Blizzak Ice
73
/ 100
Grabber AT3
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.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak Ice | Grabber AT3 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | 95% #4/7 · Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 80% #2/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | 85% #7/7 · Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 70% #5/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | 82% #3/7 · Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 60% #19/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 96% #2/7 · Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 80% #5/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | 98% #3/5 · Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 80% #4/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | 97% #3/5 · Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 80% #5/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | 99% #2/5 · Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/8 · 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/7 · Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 70% #10/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 86% #5/7 · Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 43% #7/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 68% #5/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/7 2025 Moottori Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | #3/5 2025 Wybór Kierowców Off Road Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak Ice
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
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
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Blizzak Ice
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
General Grabber AT3
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/tires
·8 upvotes ·2026-05-07
“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?”
r/F150Lightning
·1 upvote ·2025-12-07
“Another for the AT3 EV. If you search around you can get them cheaper. I got mine for $328/tire out the door, but I had to wait a few days for them to arrive, as there were none of them in my region at the time.”
r/TyreReviews
·3 upvotes ·2026-01-17
“Tyre Tear Switched fulltime about 6 months ago to these General Grabber AT3 (manufacture 2021) that I had as spares and recently noticed this tear on the surface. Not sure if it's from road debris or a bottle, but wondering what it means for the tyre integrity. Done about 7,000 kms in these”
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 · Bridgestone Blizzak Ice | B · General Grabber AT3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All-Terrain tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 60 | 77 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 19″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| UTQG | — | 560 A A |
| Sizes in common | 9 | 9 |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak Ice
73
/ 100
General Grabber AT3
Winner: General Grabber AT3 — better wet, snow and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak Ice if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General Grabber AT3 scores 72 vs 54 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
General Grabber AT3 scores 75 vs 62 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General Grabber AT3 scores 76 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General Grabber AT3 scores 74 vs 65 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak Ice
Tire B · General Grabber AT3
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Blizzak Ice or Grabber AT3?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak Ice or Grabber AT3?
General Grabber AT3, 72 vs 54 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak Ice or Grabber AT3?
General Grabber AT3, 71 vs 65 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak Ice or Grabber AT3?
General Grabber AT3, 75 vs 62 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Blizzak Ice or Grabber AT3?
Bridgestone Blizzak Ice, 76 vs 72 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak Ice or Grabber AT3?
General Grabber AT3, 75 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak Ice or Grabber AT3?
General Grabber AT3, 76 vs 67 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Blizzak Ice or Grabber AT3?
General Grabber AT3, 52 vs 48 on our efficiency 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