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 two tire tests, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 stopped the vehicle in 3.6% less distance than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
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 >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was better during one wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 stopped the vehicle in 0.98% less distance than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
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 >>
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 was 1.74% faster around a wet circle than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two 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 3.79% higher speed than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 slipped out at a 14.66% higher speed than the General Grabber AT3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the General Grabber AT3 was better during two snow braking tests. On average the General Grabber AT3 stopped the vehicle in 21.31% less distance than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002.
Best In Snow Braking: General Grabber AT3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
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 accelerated 11.93% faster than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002.
Best In Snow Traction: General Grabber AT3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Gravel Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the General Grabber AT3 was better during one gravel braking tests. On average the General Grabber AT3 stopped the vehicle in 3.31% less distance than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002.
Best In Gravel Braking: General Grabber AT3
See how the Gravel Braking winner was calculated >>
Gravel Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the General Grabber AT3 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the General Grabber AT3 had 1.48% better traction on gravel than the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002.
Best In Gravel Traction: General Grabber AT3
See how the Gravel Traction winner was calculated >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 largely report excellent wet and dry grip, confident handling, and surprisingly low noise for an all-terrain, with comfort and fuel economy close to road tires. Several praise snow and mild off-road traction and even tread wear. A minority critique notes soft sidewalls, mid-corner grip/understeer, and increased noise on older/gravel surfaces. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with road manners and wet grip as standout strengths.
Based on 9 reviews with an average rating of 82%
General Grabber AT3 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the General Grabber AT3 highly for its quiet ride, strong wet-road confidence, long tread life, and balanced on-/off-road capability. Many praised its snow performance (for an AT) and reliable traction on gravel, grass, and light-to-moderate trails. A minority reported weak grip on ice and limitations in deep mud or boggy grass, which is expected for an all-terrain tire. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with durability, low noise, and everyday drivability standing out.
Based on 26 reviews with an average rating of 80%
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
Overall Winner: General Grabber AT3
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the General Grabber AT3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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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.