General Grabber AT3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 80% of the all-terrain tires we score.
Owners 78 · 251 reviews analysed Road tests 70 · 2 tests
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General Grabber AT3 has a Relative Score of 73 out of 100 among all-terrain tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 4 times. Testers rate it best for snow (77) and weakest for efficiency (52). 251 owner reviews rate it 78 out of 100. 89% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Efficiency 52 — 8th of 8 (2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test), 5th of 7 (Best All Terrain tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024])
General is Continental's mid-range brand, made in Portugal, Czechia and Romania.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
78/100From 251 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
70/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 251 owner reviews found online.
The General Grabber A/T3 is widely praised as a capable, comfortable, and remarkably quiet 50/50 all-terrain tire that performs exceptionally well across mixed on- and off-road conditions. While users consistently laud its low road noise, dry/wet tarmac manners, and light mud/snow capability, a minority note concerns regarding softer sidewalls and reduced performance on deep ice or heavy mud.
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
- Good longevity and wear characteristics for daily driving
- Attractive, aggressive aesthetic that enhances the vehicle's stance
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
- Some users report a minor negative impact on fuel economy
Worth knowing
- Users driving heavier vehicles like the Land Rover Discovery and Ford Ranger noted that the soft sidewalls require careful navigation over sharp flinty tracks to avoid punctures.
- Drivers of mid-size SUVs and crossovers (such as the Volvo XC70 and Toyota RAV4) reported high satisfaction with the quiet highway ride and confident towing capability on wet farm tracks.
6 published test appearances (2 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 ADAC All Terrain tire Test · 225/65 R17
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 8 | |
| Gravel Traction | 6th of 8 |
Source: ADAC
Best All Terrain tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] · 255/55 R18
3rd of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 7 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 7 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 7 | |
| Gravel Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Gravel Traction | 5th of 7 | |
| Sand Traction | 1st of 7 | |
| Gravel Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Mud Traction | 4th of 7 |
Source: Promobil
2025 Wybór Kierowców Off Road Tire Test R18 · 255/55R18
3rd of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Wybór Kierowców
2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 235/60 R18
8th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 8 | |
| Price | 5th of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 SA4x4 All-Terrain Tire Test R17 · 265/65R17
1st of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: SA4x4
2017 Drive Out Off Road 4x4 tire Test · 265/65 R17
5th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
General Grabber AT3 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| UTQG | 560 A A |
| EU label: wet grip | D in 43% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D in 70% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 72–75 dB |
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What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
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.
From 20 threads and comments.
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