Toyo Open Country A/T III review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 80% of the all-terrain tires we score.
Owners 79 · 2,028 reviews analysed Road tests 67 · 3 tests
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Toyo Open Country A/T III has a Relative Score of 73 out of 100 among all-terrain tires. In 4 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for treadwear (71) and weakest for noise (61). 2,028 owner reviews rate it 79 out of 100. 78% would buy it again.
Owners rate it 12 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
79/100From 2,028 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
67/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2,028 owner reviews found online.
The Toyo Open Country A/T III is widely praised by users as a versatile, high-performing all-terrain tire that bridges the gap between highway comfort and off-road capability. Reviewers frequently highlight its remarkably low road noise, stable handling in both wet and dry conditions, and impressive traction in light snow and mud.
Pros
- Low road noise and smooth, comfortable highway ride
- Excellent all-weather traction, particularly in snow, rain, and mud
- Aggressive and attractive tread/sidewall design
- Reliable durability and even tread wear for many users
Cons
- Some users reported occasional slipping or reduced confidence on wet pavement or heavy downpours
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- A minority of drivers experienced faster-than-expected tread wear or increased noise as the tires aged
Worth knowing
- Drivers of heavy trucks (such as the F-150 and Ram 2500/3500) noting high durability and towing stability, though light rear ends can occasionally cause slip in wet weather.
- Users with lighter vehicles like the Suzuki Jimny or Subaru Forester praised the smooth, quiet upgrade over stock tires, though some noted rapid wear on smaller vans or light commercial vehicles.
- Owners running larger LT-metric sizes on heavy SUVs (like the Land Cruiser) observed that stiff sidewalls can slightly affect high-speed handling.
4 published test appearances (3 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Tire Rack All Terrain tire Snow Test · 265/70 R17
27th of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Braking | 18th of 30 | |
| Snow Traction | 22nd of 30 | |
| Ice Braking | 24th of 30 | |
| Ice Traction | 24th of 30 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 27th of 30 |
Source: Tire Rack
2025 Tire Rack All Terrain tire Test · 265/70 R17
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 9 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 7th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 6th of 9 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 8th of 9 |
Source: Tire Rack
2025 ADAC All Terrain tire Test · 225/65 R17
6th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 8 | |
| Gravel Traction | 3rd of 8 |
Source: ADAC
2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires · 215/60R17
10th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 5th of 18 |
Source: Consumer Reports
Toyo Open Country A/T III specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10 - 17/32″ |
| UTQG | 360 - 600 A A - B |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 35 - 80 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | D |
| EU label: energy | D in 99% 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 Toyo Open Country A/T III is largely positive, with drivers frequently praising its traction in snow, rain, and off-road conditions, as well as its smooth ride comfort and solid tread life. While road noise and heavy unsprung weight are noted by some users, the primary complaints involve sidewall durability issues specifically on C-load ratings compared to E-load versions, alongside a recent product recall.
From 49 threads and comments.
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