Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 vs General Grabber AT3
The AT002 consistently shines on paved surfaces with class-leading dry braking and strong aquaplaning resistance, while the Grabber AT3 delivers the better all-round package thanks to excellent snow performance, secure wet handling, and superior refinement. If you routinely see snow, the gap is meaningful; if you prioritize on-road stability and efficiency in mixed weather with minimal snow, Bridgestone fights back convincingly.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been two tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| General Grabber AT3 | two |
While it might look like the General Grabber AT3 is better than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading dry braking and strong dry handling
- Exceptional aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Very low rolling resistance (efficiency)
- Good gravel performance (handling, braking, traction)
- Excellent snow performance (braking, traction, handling)
- Secure wet-road behavior and handling
- Refined ride with lower noise
- Balanced all-rounder with strong mud and sand traction
Dry Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was better during one dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 stopped the vehicle in 4.73% less distance than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:42.3M | General Grabber AT3: 44.4M |
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was 1.57% faster around a lap than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:89.2Km/H | General Grabber AT3: 87.8Km/H |
Wet Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the General Grabber AT3 was better during one wet braking tests. On average the General Grabber AT3 stopped the vehicle in 1.98% less distance than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002.
Best In Wet Braking: General Grabber AT3
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:40.5M | ✓ General Grabber AT3: 39.7M |
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the General Grabber AT3 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the General Grabber AT3 was 2.34% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: General Grabber AT3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:75Km/H | ✓ General Grabber AT3: 76.8Km/H |
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 had 1.84% higher lateral wet grip than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:6.53m/s | General Grabber AT3: 6.41m/s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 floated at a 10.14% higher speed than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:66.1Km/H | General Grabber AT3: 59.4Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 slipped out at a 17.25% higher speed than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:9.39m/sec2 | General Grabber AT3: 7.77m/sec2 |
Snow Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the General Grabber AT3 was better during one snow braking tests. On average the General Grabber AT3 stopped the vehicle in 24.17% less distance than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002.
Best In Snow Braking: General Grabber AT3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:36M | ✓ General Grabber AT3: 27.3M |
Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the General Grabber AT3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the General Grabber AT3 had 12.97% better snow traction than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002.
Best In Snow Traction: General Grabber AT3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:3.22N | ✓ General Grabber AT3: 3.7N |
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the General Grabber AT3 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the General Grabber AT3 was 13.91% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: General Grabber AT3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:55.7Km/H | ✓ General Grabber AT3: 64.7Km/H |
Gravel Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was 3.23% faster around a lap than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Gravel Handling winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:65Km/H | General Grabber AT3: 62.9Km/H |
Gravel Braking
Best In Gravel Braking: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Gravel Braking winner was calculated >>
Gravel Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 had 1.89% better traction on gravel than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Gravel Traction: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Gravel Traction winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:4.23N | General Grabber AT3: 4.15N |
Sand Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the General Grabber AT3 was better during one sand traction tests. On average the General Grabber AT3 had 2.63% better traction in sand than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002.
Best In Sand Traction: General Grabber AT3
See how the Sand Traction winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:1.85N | ✓ General Grabber AT3: 1.9N |
Mud Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the General Grabber AT3 was better during one mud traction tests. On average the General Grabber AT3 had 2.13% better traction in mud than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002.
Best In Mud Traction: General Grabber AT3
See how the Mud Traction winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:0.92N | ✓ General Grabber AT3: 0.94N |
Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the General Grabber AT3 was better during one noise tests. On average the General Grabber AT3 measured 2.74% quieter than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002.
Best In Noise: General Grabber AT3
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:72.9dB | ✓ General Grabber AT3: 70.9dB |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 had a 3.23% lower rolling resistance than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] 255/55 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002:9kg / t | General Grabber AT3: 9.3kg / t |
Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 Driver Reviews
Drivers report the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 delivers excellent dry and wet grip, confident snow performance, and surprisingly low noise and good comfort for an AT tire, with minimal fuel economy impact. One low-scoring review criticizes sidewall firmness/handling feel and noise on rough surfaces, but the majority of high-scoring reviews praise grip, comfort, noise, and wear.
Based on 8 reviews with an average rating of 83%
General Grabber AT3 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the General Grabber AT3 for balanced on-/off-road performance, low noise, strong wet grip, and impressive longevity, with many noting confident handling and comfort once bedded in. A minority report weak performance on ice/compacted snow and in very boggy mud, plus isolated concerns about soft sidewalls or harsh ride. Overall sentiment is positive, with durability and road manners standing out.
Based on 23 reviews with an average rating of 79%
Conclusion
Bridgestone's value lies in its road focus: best dry braking (42.3 m), sharper dry handling, stellar straight and curved aquaplaning margins (+11% and +21%), very low rolling resistance, and slightly better performance on gravel. For drivers rarely encountering snow who want crisp road behavior and efficiency, it's a strong pick. For mixed climates with regular winter use-and for those who value comfort and quiet-the Grabber AT3 is the more complete, confidence-inspiring option.
Key Differences
- Snow capability: Grabber AT3 is vastly stronger; AT002 was weakest on snow at ADAC
- Dry performance: AT002 stops shorter and feels sharper
- Wet balance: Grabber handles better; AT002 resists aquaplaning better
- Refinement: Grabber is quieter (~70.9 dB vs 72.9 dB) with better comfort
- Efficiency: AT002 has lower rolling resistance
- Off-road nuance: AT002 better on gravel; Grabber stronger in mud and sand
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.