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2025 ADAC All Terrain Tire Test

Overall test winnerYokohama Geolandar AT G015

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson

July 31, 2025 7 min read Updated December 22, 2025

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Tires tested: 8
Tested size: 225/65 R17
Disciplines: 8

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8 Tires tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

1^st

Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

+The Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 wins with the best handling on snow and wet roads according to ADAC, joint second for snow braking, and second for dry braking and aquaplaning in bends.

−Its wet braking is only sixth and its gravel traction is mid-field.

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2^nd

Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA

+The Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA is the best tire in the wet, with the shortest wet braking and the fastest wet circle time, and second for straight-line aquaplaning and snow traction.

−It is last for gravel traction.

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3^rd

General Grabber AT3

+The General Grabber AT3 is strong on snow, joint second for snow braking and third for snow traction.

−It is weaker in the wet than the other leading tires, and sixth for aquaplaning in bends.

30 owner reviews Test Results

4^th

Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2

+The Matador MP72 Izzarda A/T2 has the best gravel traction and is third for wet braking and the wet circle.

−It has the second-longest dry braking and delayed steering response on dry roads.

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5^th

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

+The Pirelli Scorpion A/T+ is the best tire for aquaplaning both straight and in bends, second for gravel traction and the lightest tire.

−It tends to oversteer, a safety issue on wet and snowy roads, and it is second from last for snow braking, snow traction, wet braking and the wet circle.

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6^th

Toyo Open Country AT III

+The Toyo Open Country A/T III is the best tire on dry roads, with the strongest dry handling rating, and third for gravel traction.

−It is weak in the wet, last for straight-line aquaplaning and second from last in bends.

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7^th

Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002

+The Bridgestone Dueler A/T 002 has the shortest dry braking and is second for wet braking and the wet circle.

−It is the weakest tire on snow, last for snow braking and snow traction.

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8^th

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

+The BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A has the shortest snow braking and the best snow traction.

−It is the weakest tire on wet and dry roads, last for dry and wet braking, the wet circle and aquaplaning in bends, and it is the heaviest and most expensive tire.

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2025 ADAC All Terrain Tire Test · 225/65 R17

Tire	Yokohama Geolandar AT G015	Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA	General Grabber AT3	Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2	Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus	Toyo Open Country AT III	Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002	BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
Position	1^st	2^nd	3^rd	4^th	5^th	6^th	7^th	8^th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry	99.8%	97.5%	97.5%	96%	98.5%	98.5%	100%	93.3%
Wet	93.5%	98.6%	93.8%	96.4%	92.8%	90.6%	96.4%	85.2%
Snow	95.8%	95.8%	96.1%	95%	88%	91.2%	83.9%	100%
Off road	94.3%	92.1%	94.3%	100%	96.6%	95.4%	92.9%	95.1%
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The full test

The evidence behind the verdict

Update 22nd December 2025: Data added below!

Germany's influential motoring club, ADAC, has published the results of its 2025 all-terrain tire test, delivering a disappointing result for drivers considering these tires for their SUVs, campers, and pickups. ADAC tested eight popular all-terrain tires in the common 225/65 R17 size, focusing on whether their rugged looks translate to competent all-around performance, particularly for European road use, and included a winter rated all season tire as a reference.

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking: 62.1 → 0.0 mph
Wet Braking: 49.7 → 0.0 mph
Snow Braking: 18.6 → 0.0 mph
Snow Traction: 12.4 → 18.6 mph
Gravel Traction: 12.4 → 31.1 mph

The test highlighted that while the all terrain tires promise go-anywhere capability, they come with a significant and dangerous loss of on-road safety. Not a single all-terrain tire tested earned an ADAC recommendation.

While some of these were European spec. all terrain tires, this test also has North American tires in it, and highlights the compromises of all terrain tires anywhere in the world.

The All-Season Reference Tire: A Clear Winner

To contextualise the performance of the all-terrain segment, ADAC included a premium all-season road tire, the Pirelli Cinturato SF3, as a reference benchmark in all tests. The results were bad: the specialist road tire massively outperformed every all-terrain tire in critical on-road safety tests.

The most alarming weakness was found in wet braking. The best-performing all-terrain tire in the wet, the Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA, required six meters more to stop from 50 mph than the Pirelli all-season tire, a gap the length of an entire campervan. The worst performer, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A, took a shocking 160 feet to stop, nearly 43 feet longer than the reference tire.

This safety deficit extended to handling, where the all-terrain tires lacked grip and composure on both wet and dry roads. Some, like the Pirelli Scorpion A/T+, exhibited a pronounced tendency to oversteer, requiring skilled driver intervention to maintain control.

Off-road, the advantage was not as clear as one might expect. On gravel, the reference all-season tire had the second-best traction, just behind the Matador MP72. And on a simulated muddy campsite field, ADAC found the all-terrain tires offered no noticeable traction benefit over the all-season tire; a vehicle's drivetrain (AWD vs 2WD) was a far more decisive factor. The only clear advantage for the all-terrain tires was their robustness, as they resisted damage from an extreme gravel course better than the road-focused reference tire.

The snow performance tests revealed a huge capability gap between the all-terrain tires, but also proved that a dedicated road-focused all-season tire remains the safer choice in winter. The reference all-season tire set the benchmark for winter performance, and none of the all-terrain tires could fully match it.

The Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 was the clear standout among the all-terrain group, performing "almost at the level" of the reference tire, making it the most competent winter option. Interestingly, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A, which failed on wet and dry roads, was the second-best performer in the snow. At the other end of the spectrum, the Bridgestone Dueler A/T002 was the worst tire on snow by a significant margin, demonstrating the massive variance in winter capability within the segment.

Individual Results and ADAC's Advice

While no tire was recommended, the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 finished as the test winner with an overall "Satisfactory" rating. It was the best of a compromised group, with its main strength being a surprisingly competent performance on snow. The Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA, General Tire Grabber AT3, and Matador MP72 Izzarda A/T2 also received satisfactory ratings, showing a more balanced, albeit still compromised, performance across the board.

The four other tires were downgraded due to significant specific weaknesses:

Pirelli Scorpion A/T+: Downgraded for poor handling and oversteer on snow and wet roads.
Toyo Open Country A/T III: Downgraded for very weak performance in the wet.
Bridgestone Dueler A/T002: Downgraded for being the worst tire in the test on snow.
BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A: The most expensive and heaviest tire, it was downgraded for being by far the worst on wet and dry roads.

ADAC concludes that for the vast majority of drivers, even those who occasionally venture onto a gravel track or wet field, a high-quality all-season tire is a much safer and more competent choice.

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
RefReference All Season	135 ft	-16 ft	0 mph
1Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002	151 ft	Best	0 mph
2Yokohama Geolandar AT G015	151 ft	0 ft	4 mph
3Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus	153 ft	+2 ft	10 mph
3Toyo Open Country AT III	153 ft	+2 ft	10 mph
5General Grabber AT3	155 ft	+4 ft	13 mph
5Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA	155 ft	+4 ft	13 mph
7Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2	157 ft	+6 ft	16 mph
8BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA	162 ft	+11 ft	21 mph

The difference between best and worst was 20.2% (27 ft ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA would still be travelling at 21 mph when the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
RefReference All Season	110 ft	-20 ft	0 mph
1Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA	130 ft	Best	0 mph
2Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002	132 ft	+2 ft	9 mph
3Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2	133 ft	+3 ft	11 mph
4General Grabber AT3	137 ft	+7 ft	18 mph
5Toyo Open Country AT III	142 ft	+12 ft	23 mph
6Yokohama Geolandar AT G015	143 ft	+13 ft	24 mph
7Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus	148 ft	+18 ft	28 mph
8BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA	160 ft	+30 ft	35 mph

The difference between best and worst was 45.7% (50 ft ≈ 3.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA would still be travelling at 35 mph when the Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Wet Circle

Wet Circle
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
RefReference All Season	13.19 s	-0.19 s
1Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA	13.38 s	Best
2Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002	13.55 s	+0.17 s
3Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2	13.63 s	+0.25 s
4General Grabber AT3	13.79 s	+0.41 s
5Yokohama Geolandar AT G015	13.88 s	+0.50 s
6Toyo Open Country AT III	13.98 s	+0.60 s
7Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus	14.24 s	+0.86 s
8BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA	14.33 s	+0.95 s

The difference between best and worst was 8.6% (1.14 s).

Straight Aqua

Straight Aqua
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus	61.8 mph	Best
RefReference All Season	61.7 mph	-0.1 mph
2Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA	60.0 mph	-1.8 mph
3Yokohama Geolandar AT G015	58.7 mph	-3.1 mph
4Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2	58.3 mph	-3.5 mph
5General Grabber AT3	57.7 mph	-4.1 mph
6Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002	57.2 mph	-4.6 mph
7BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA	54.7 mph	-7.1 mph
8Toyo Open Country AT III	54.6 mph	-7.2 mph

The difference between best and worst was 11.7% (7.2 mph).

Curved Aquaplaning

Curved Aquaplaning
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
RefReference All Season	12.6 ft/s²	+1.1 ft/s²
1Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus	11.5 ft/s²	Best
2Yokohama Geolandar AT G015	10.5 ft/s²	-1.0 ft/s²
3Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA	10.2 ft/s²	-1.3 ft/s²
4Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2	9.7 ft/s²	-1.8 ft/s²
5Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002	9.4 ft/s²	-2.1 ft/s²
6General Grabber AT3	8.9 ft/s²	-2.6 ft/s²
7Toyo Open Country AT III	7.9 ft/s²	-3.6 ft/s²
8BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA	7.5 ft/s²	-4.0 ft/s²

The difference between best and worst was 40.8% (5.1 ft/s²).

Snow

Snow Braking

Snow Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
RefReference All Season	36 ft	0 ft	0 mph
1BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA	36 ft	Best	0 mph
2Yokohama Geolandar AT G015	36 ft	0 ft	11 mph
2General Grabber AT3	36 ft	0 ft	11 mph
4Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2	37 ft	+1 ft	13 mph
5Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA	37 ft	+1 ft	17 mph
6Toyo Open Country AT III	38 ft	+2 ft	20 mph
7Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus	39 ft	+3 ft	22 mph
8Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002	42 ft	+6 ft	31 mph

The difference between best and worst was 17.4% (6 ft ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 would still be travelling at 31 mph when the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Snow Traction

Snow Traction
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
RefReference All Season	1.4 s	-0.05 s
1BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA	1.45 s	Best
2Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA	1.51 s	+0.06 s
3General Grabber AT3	1.55 s	+0.10 s
4Yokohama Geolandar AT G015	1.56 s	+0.11 s
5Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2	1.57 s	+0.12 s
6Toyo Open Country AT III	1.65 s	+0.20 s
7Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus	1.75 s	+0.30 s
8Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002	1.76 s	+0.31 s

The difference between best and worst was 25.7% (0.36 s).

Off road

Gravel Traction

Gravel Traction
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2	3.13 s	Best
RefReference All Season	3.24 s	+0.11 s
2Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus	3.24 s	+0.11 s
3Toyo Open Country AT III	3.28 s	+0.15 s
4BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA	3.29 s	+0.16 s
5Yokohama Geolandar AT G015	3.32 s	+0.19 s
5General Grabber AT3	3.32 s	+0.19 s
7Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002	3.37 s	+0.24 s
8Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA	3.4 s	+0.27 s

The difference between best and worst was 8.6% (0.27 s).

Results

The Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 is the winner of the ADAC all-terrain tire test. Its greatest strength lies on snowy roads, but it also performs convincingly in other disciplines, consistently placing it among the top of the test field. It offers the best handling not only on snow but also on wet roads, and delivers a top performance in dry braking. Since the tire has no major weaknesses, it secures the overall victory, even though it provides less driving safety than the reference tire.

Dry99.8%

Wet93.5%

Snow95.8%

Off road94.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

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	2^nd / 8	151 ft	0 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 8	143 ft	+13 ft
Wet CircleLower is better	5^th / 8	13.88 s	+0.50 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 8	58.7 mph	-3.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	2^nd / 8	10.5 ft/s²	-1.0 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 8	36 ft	0 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	4^th / 8	1.56 s	+0.11 s
Gravel TractionLower is better	5^th / 8	3.32 s	+0.19 s

EU Label: E/C/70
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 13.1 kgs
Tread: 9.8 mm

The Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA is the most balanced tire in the test. Although it has the shallowest tread depth when new, this doesn't negatively impact its aquaplaning characteristics. In fact, it performs well in all disciplines and, with the exception of the gravel traction test, is always at least in the upper midfield. The Falken shows no real weaknesses and is even the best tire on wet surfaces.

Dry97.5%

Wet98.6%

Snow95.8%

Off road92.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

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	5^th / 8	155 ft	+4 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 8	130 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet CircleLower is better	1^st / 8	13.38 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 8	60.0 mph	-1.8 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 8	10.2 ft/s²	-1.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	5^th / 8	37 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	2^nd / 8	1.51 s	+0.06 s
Gravel TractionLower is better	8^th / 8	3.4 s	+0.27 s

EU Label: D/C/71
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 14.7 kgs
Tread: 8.7 mm

The General Tire Grabber AT3 provides a balanced performance, with its primary strengths showing on snow-covered roads. It excels in both braking and handling on snow, where it ranks as one of the best tires in the test. However, it cannot quite keep up with the other top-rated tires in wet conditions, marking its weakest area among the non-downgraded group.

Dry97.5%

Wet93.8%

Snow96.1%

Off road94.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

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	5^th / 8	155 ft	+4 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 8	137 ft	+7 ft
Wet CircleLower is better	4^th / 8	13.79 s	+0.41 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 8	57.7 mph	-4.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	6^th / 8	8.9 ft/s²	-2.6 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 8	36 ft	0 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	3^rd / 8	1.55 s	+0.10 s
Gravel TractionLower is better	5^th / 8	3.32 s	+0.19 s

EU Label: E/D/72
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 14.1 kgs
Tread: 10.1 mm

The Matador MP72 Izzarda A/T2 is a balanced tire, much like its corporate sibling, the General Tire. It excels on gravel, where it is rated as the best in the test field, primarily because of its superior traction. In contrast, its performance on dry roads is a significant weakness. Even when compared to other all-terrain tires, which are not known for precision, the Matador stands out for its delayed steering response and slow build-up of lateral force.

Dry96%

Wet96.4%

Snow95%

Off road100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

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	7^th / 8	157 ft	+6 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 8	133 ft	+3 ft
Wet CircleLower is better	3^rd / 8	13.63 s	+0.25 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 8	58.3 mph	-3.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	4^th / 8	9.7 ft/s²	-1.8 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 8	37 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	5^th / 8	1.57 s	+0.12 s
Gravel TractionLower is better	1^st / 8	3.13 s	Best in this discipline

EU Label: E/D/72
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 14.2 kgs
Tread: 10.1 mm

Despite its rugged appearance, the Pirelli Scorpion A/T+ is the lightest tire in the test and performs well on gravel, offering good traction and responsive steering into corners. However, this is overshadowed by a significant tendency to oversteer, where the rear of the vehicle can lose grip. While this is manageable on gravel, it becomes a safety issue on wet and snowy roads, creating difficult situations that require a skilled driver. Due to its poor performance and lack of safety on snow, the Pirelli's final score was downgraded.

Dry98.5%

Wet92.8%

Snow88%

Off road96.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

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	3^rd / 8	153 ft	+2 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 8	148 ft	+18 ft
Wet CircleLower is better	7^th / 8	14.24 s	+0.86 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 8	61.8 mph	Best in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 8	11.5 ft/s²	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	7^th / 8	39 ft	+3 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	7^th / 8	1.75 s	+0.30 s
Gravel TractionLower is better	2^nd / 8	3.24 s	+0.11 s

EU Label: D/D/72
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 13 kgs
Tread: 10 mm

The Toyo Open Country A/T III is an expert on dry surfaces, at least within the all-terrain tire test field. It achieves the best score in the dry performance category and is considered the strongest tire in the subjective handling evaluation on dry roads. However, the tire cannot maintain this high level of performance on wet asphalt, where it is weak, leading to a downgrade in its final score. Its performance is especially lacking in cornering aquaplaning and on the wet handling course, where it was only rated as sufficient.

Dry98.5%

Wet90.6%

Snow91.2%

Off road95.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

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	3^rd / 8	153 ft	+2 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 8	142 ft	+12 ft
Wet CircleLower is better	6^th / 8	13.98 s	+0.60 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 8	54.6 mph	-7.2 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	7^th / 8	7.9 ft/s²	-3.6 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	6^th / 8	38 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	6^th / 8	1.65 s	+0.20 s
Gravel TractionLower is better	3^rd / 8	3.28 s	+0.15 s

EU Label: D/D/72
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 13.7 kgs
Tread: 9.3 mm

The Bridgestone Dueler A/T002 shows strong performance on paved roads. It handles wet surfaces well, ranking as the second-best tire in the test on wet asphalt, and its performance in the dry is also solid, where it stands out as a very good dry-braking tire. However, its overall ranking plummets to second-to-last place because of its capabilities on snow. In the snow evaluation, it was the weakest tire in the entire test group across braking, traction, and handling, which led to its final score being downgraded.

Dry100%

Wet96.4%

Snow83.9%

Off road92.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

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	1^st / 8	151 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 8	132 ft	+2 ft
Wet CircleLower is better	2^nd / 8	13.55 s	+0.17 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 8	57.2 mph	-4.6 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 8	9.4 ft/s²	-2.1 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	8^th / 8	42 ft	+6 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	8^th / 8	1.76 s	+0.31 s
Gravel TractionLower is better	7^th / 8	3.37 s	+0.24 s

EU Label: C/C/72
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 13.1 kgs
Tread: 9.8 mm

The BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A stands out for several negative reasons: it is the heaviest and most expensive tire in the test. It also provides the least driving safety on both wet and dry roads, where it is by far the weakest performer, leading to a major downgrade in its overall score. In stark contrast, the tire performs surprisingly well on snow, ranking as the second-best in that specific category. The test concludes that this tire is an extreme example of the difficulty in engineering a single product to perform well in all weather conditions.

Dry93.3%

Wet85.2%

Snow100%

Off road95.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

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	8^th / 8	162 ft	+11 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 8	160 ft	+30 ft
Wet CircleLower is better	8^th / 8	14.33 s	+0.95 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 8	54.7 mph	-7.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	8^th / 8	7.5 ft/s²	-4.0 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	1^st / 8	36 ft	Best in this discipline
Snow TractionLower is better	1^st / 8	1.45 s	Best in this discipline
Gravel TractionLower is better	4^th / 8	3.29 s	+0.16 s

EU Label: E/E/72
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 15.1 kgs
Tread: 10.1 mm

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The All-Season Reference Tire: A Clear Winner

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