Tire Rack's 2024 on-road test of all-terrain tires takes twelve tires from three categories (on-road, off-road and rugged all-terrain) and asks how they cope with everyday driving on a 2024 Toyota Tacoma in 265/70 R17. Alongside the road ride and the wet and dry track tests, a later winter round added snow handling. The Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT finished first on Tire Rack's overall rating, with one of the best road rides in the test and strong wet grip, ahead of the Vredestein Pinza AT and the Nitto Terra Grappler G3.
The Terra Grappler G3 was the standout on wet and dry tarmac, with the shortest braking on both surfaces and the fastest wet lap, but it was the slowest round the snow course and less refined on the road. The Pinza AT was the most comfortable and the quietest tire in the test. Among the off-road all-terrain tires the Falken WildPeak A/T4W placed highest, while the Nitto Recon Grappler A/T was quiet on the road but had the weakest wet grip of the group. The Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 finished last.
Test setup & methodology
The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.
Recorded test conditions
Recorded test conditions
- Dry Braking
- 60.3 → 0.0 mph
- Wet Braking
- 60.3 → 0.0 mph
Tire Rack test on-road, off-road and rugged all-terrain tires back to back on the same truck, which is what makes the trade-offs between the categories visible. The order here follows their Total Overall Rating, which combines the road ride with the wet and dry track and leaves out the winter round. Four of the tires were tested in LT sizes: the BFGoodrich KO3, Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT, Nitto Recon Grappler A/T and Yokohama Geolandar A/T4. For the full driver commentary, the subjective track scores and the snow and ice figures we haven't reproduced here, read Tire Rack's original test.
Wet
Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (60 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 167 ft | +9 ft | 19 mph | |
| 170 ft | +12 ft | 21 mph | |
| 171 ft | +13 ft | 22 mph | |
| 172 ft | +14 ft | 23 mph | |
| 172 ft | +14 ft | 23 mph | |
| 177 ft | +19 ft | 26 mph | |
| 180 ft | +22 ft | 28 mph | |
| 184 ft | +26 ft | 30 mph | |
| 191 ft | +33 ft | 33 mph | |
| 192 ft | +34 ft | 34 mph | |
| 192 ft | +34 ft | 34 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 21.5% (34 ft ≈ 2.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Nitto Recon Grappler AT would still be travelling at 34 mph when the Nitto Terra Grappler G3 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet Handling
Wet handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 36.35 s | Best | |
| 37.28 s | +0.93 s | |
| 37.73 s | +1.38 s | |
| 37.89 s | +1.54 s | |
| 38.2 s | +1.85 s | |
| 39.51 s | +3.16 s | |
| 39.81 s | +3.46 s | |
| 40.35 s | +4.00 s | |
| 40.45 s | +4.10 s | |
| 40.65 s | +4.30 s | |
| 41.17 s | +4.82 s | |
| 41.22 s | +4.87 s |
The difference between best and worst was 13.4% (4.87 s).
Wet Circle
Average cornering G force in the wet
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61 g | Best | |
| 0.59 g | -0.02 g | |
| 0.58 g | -0.03 g | |
| 0.58 g | -0.03 g | |
| 0.57 g | -0.04 g | |
| 0.53 g | -0.08 g | |
| 0.53 g | -0.08 g | |
| 0.53 g | -0.08 g | |
| 0.52 g | -0.09 g | |
| 0.51 g | -0.10 g | |
| 0.5 g | -0.11 g | |
| 0.48 g | -0.13 g |
The difference between best and worst was 21.3% (0.13 g).
Dry
Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (60 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 132 ft | +6 ft | 17 mph | |
| 133 ft | +7 ft | 18 mph | |
| 134 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 134 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 137 ft | +11 ft | 23 mph | |
| 137 ft | +11 ft | 23 mph | |
| 139 ft | +13 ft | 24 mph | |
| 140 ft | +14 ft | 25 mph | |
| 141 ft | +15 ft | 26 mph | |
| 141 ft | +15 ft | 26 mph | |
| 141 ft | +15 ft | 26 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 11.9% (15 ft ≈ 1 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Yokohama Geolandar AT4 would still be travelling at 26 mph when the Nitto Terra Grappler G3 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Dry Circle
Average cornering G force in the dry
Higher is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 g | Best | |
| 0.74 g | Best | |
| 0.72 g | -0.02 g | |
| 0.72 g | -0.02 g | |
| 0.72 g | -0.02 g | |
| 0.72 g | -0.02 g | |
| 0.71 g | -0.03 g | |
| 0.71 g | -0.03 g | |
| 0.7 g | -0.04 g | |
| 0.7 g | -0.04 g | |
| 0.7 g | -0.04 g | |
| 0.69 g | -0.05 g |
The difference between best and worst was 6.8% (0.05 g).
On the Road
Subj. Road Score
Subjective Real World Driving Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 Points | Best | |
| 7.25 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 7.25 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 6.75 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 13.3% (1 Points).
Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 Points | Best | |
| 7.25 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.25 Points | -1.25 Points | |
| 6 Points | -1.50 Points | |
| 6 Points | -1.50 Points | |
| 5.5 Points | -2.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 26.7% (2 Points).
Subj. Noise
Subjective in car noise levels
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 Points | Best | |
| 7 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 6.75 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6 Points | -1.50 Points | |
| 6 Points | -1.50 Points | |
| 5.75 Points | -1.75 Points | |
| 5.75 Points | -1.75 Points | |
| 5.5 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 5.25 Points | -2.25 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 30% (2.25 Points).
Snow
Snow Handling
Snow handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 26.25 s | Best | |
| 26.9 s | +0.65 s | |
| 27.05 s | +0.80 s | |
| 27.16 s | +0.91 s | |
| 27.45 s | +1.20 s | |
| 27.64 s | +1.39 s | |
| 27.68 s | +1.43 s | |
| 27.69 s | +1.44 s | |
| 27.94 s | +1.69 s | |
| 27.97 s | +1.72 s | |
| 28.25 s | +2.00 s | |
| 29.93 s | +3.68 s |
The difference between best and worst was 14% (3.68 s).
Results
Cooper Discoverer Road Trail AT
265/70 R17 115TCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 4th / 12 | 134 ft | +8 ft |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 1st / 12 | 0.74 g | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 4th / 12 | 7 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 5th / 12 | 172 ft | +14 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 2nd / 12 | 37.28 s | +0.93 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 2nd / 12 | 0.59 g | -0.02 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 8th / 12 | 27.69 s | +1.44 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 2nd / 12 | 7.25 Points | -0.25 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 2nd / 12 | 7 Points | -0.50 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Vredestein Pinza AT
265/70 R17 115TCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 12 | 133 ft | +7 ft |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 0.72 g | -0.02 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 4th / 12 | 7 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 12 | 170 ft | +12 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 4th / 12 | 37.89 s | +1.54 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 0.58 g | -0.03 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 9th / 12 | 27.94 s | +1.69 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 1st / 12 | 7.5 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 1st / 12 | 7.5 Points | Best in this discipline |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Nitto Terra Grappler G3
265/70 R17 116T XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 1st / 12 | 126 ft | Best in this discipline |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 1st / 12 | 0.74 g | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 1st / 12 | 158 ft | Best in this discipline |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 1st / 12 | 36.35 s | Best in this discipline |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 1st / 12 | 0.61 g | Best in this discipline |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 12th / 12 | 29.93 s | +3.68 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 7th / 12 | 6 Points | -1.50 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent
265/70 R17 115TCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 6th / 12 | 137 ft | +11 ft |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 7th / 12 | 0.71 g | -0.03 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 4th / 12 | 7 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 12 | 167 ft | +9 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 5th / 12 | 38.2 s | +1.85 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 0.58 g | -0.03 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 1st / 12 | 26.25 s | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 4th / 12 | 6.75 Points | -0.75 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Falken Wildpeak AT4W
265/70 R17 115TCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 12 | 132 ft | +6 ft |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 0.72 g | -0.02 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 8th / 12 | 6.75 Points | -0.75 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 4th / 12 | 171 ft | +13 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 3rd / 12 | 37.73 s | +1.38 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 5th / 12 | 0.57 g | -0.04 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 5th / 12 | 27.45 s | +1.20 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 5th / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek
265/70 R17 116T XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 6th / 12 | 137 ft | +11 ft |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 0.72 g | -0.02 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 4th / 12 | 7 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 10th / 12 | 191 ft | +33 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 6th / 12 | 39.51 s | +3.16 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 6th / 12 | 0.53 g | -0.08 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 3rd / 12 | 27.05 s | +0.80 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 11th / 12 | 5.5 Points | -2.00 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3
265/70 R17 123/120S LTCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 10th / 12 | 141 ft | +15 ft |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 12th / 12 | 0.69 g | -0.05 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 1st / 12 | 7.5 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 9th / 12 | 184 ft | +26 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 10th / 12 | 40.65 s | +4.30 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 10th / 12 | 0.51 g | -0.10 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 11th / 12 | 28.25 s | +2.00 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 10th / 12 | 6 Points | -1.50 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 5.75 Points | -1.75 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme
265/70 R17 115TCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 4th / 12 | 134 ft | +8 ft |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 0.72 g | -0.02 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 5th / 12 | 172 ft | +14 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 8th / 12 | 40.35 s | +4.00 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 6th / 12 | 0.53 g | -0.08 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 7th / 12 | 27.68 s | +1.43 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 5th / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Nitto Recon Grappler AT
265/70 R17 123/120S LTCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 9th / 12 | 140 ft | +14 ft |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 0.7 g | -0.04 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 2nd / 12 | 7.25 Points | -0.25 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 11th / 12 | 192 ft | +34 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 12th / 12 | 41.22 s | +4.87 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 12th / 12 | 0.48 g | -0.13 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 6th / 12 | 27.64 s | +1.39 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 6.25 Points | -1.25 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 2nd / 12 | 7 Points | -0.50 Points |
Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT
265/70 R17 123/120R LTCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 8th / 12 | 139 ft | +13 ft |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 0.7 g | -0.04 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 2nd / 12 | 7.25 Points | -0.25 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 8th / 12 | 180 ft | +22 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 7th / 12 | 39.81 s | +3.46 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 6th / 12 | 0.53 g | -0.08 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 2nd / 12 | 26.9 s | +0.65 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 12th / 12 | 5.5 Points | -2.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 12th / 12 | 5.25 Points | -2.25 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT
265/70 R17 116T XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 10th / 12 | 141 ft | +15 ft |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 7th / 12 | 0.71 g | -0.03 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 11th / 12 | 192 ft | +34 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 11th / 12 | 41.17 s | +4.82 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 11th / 12 | 0.5 g | -0.11 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 10th / 12 | 27.97 s | +1.72 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 7th / 12 | 6 Points | -1.50 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Yokohama Geolandar AT4
265/70 R17 121/118S LTCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 10th / 12 | 141 ft | +15 ft |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 0.7 g | -0.04 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 7th / 12 | 177 ft | +19 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 9th / 12 | 40.45 s | +4.10 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 0.52 g | -0.09 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 4th / 12 | 27.16 s | +0.91 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 10th / 12 | 6 Points | -1.50 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 5.75 Points | -1.75 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes


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