General Grabber A/T3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

5^th

Average Position

3^rd

Best Result

8^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

The General Grabber AT3 shows balanced, mid-pack performance across mixed-terrain tests, with particular competence in snow and certain off-road traction metrics, and respectable wet handling. It achieves podium overall results in two recent all-season tests (3/8 in ADAC 2025; 3/7 in 2024), indicating solid real-world versatility for an A/T tire. However, it exhibits pronounced weaknesses in aquaplaning resistance, wet/dry braking in older SUV-focused tests, and rolling resistance, which can impact safety and efficiency on-road. Results suggest improvements over time, but on-road wet safety margins and efficiency remain key trade-offs.

Best attributes include snow mobility and selective off-road traction (notably sand), plus competitive wet handling. Weak areas cluster around aquaplaning, high-speed dry/wet braking in passenger-SUV contexts, and fuel economy. Overall, the AT3 is a capable all-terrain option prioritizing traction and versatility over pure on-road refinement.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Moderate Details
• 2024: 2/5 snow traction (+1.3% from best)
• 2024: 3/5 snow braking (+1.9% from best); 3/5 snow handling (+2.7% from best)
Wet Handling (control/stability) Moderate Details
• 2024: 2/7 wet handling (+4.5% from best)
• 2024: 4/7 wet circle (+6.3% from best)
Selective Off-Road Traction Moderate Details
• 2024: 1/7 sand traction
• 2024: 3/7 gravel braking (+4.5% from best)
On-road Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 2018: 1/10 noise (quietest)
• 2024: 3/7 noise (+0.6% from best)
Overall Result Consistency (recent tests) Moderate Details
• 2025 ADAC: 3/8 overall
• 2024: 3/7 overall

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 2024: 7/7 straight aquaplaning (+14.8% from best), began floating at 59 km/h
• 2024: 6/7 curved aquaplaning (+24.7% from best)
Wet Braking (on-road SUV context) Strong Details
• 2018: 10/10 wet braking (+39.6% from best)
• 2024: 3/7 wet braking but still +22.2% from best distance
Dry On-road Performance Moderate Details
• 2018: 9/10 dry braking (+14.5% from best); 10/10 dry handling (+3.3%)
• 2024: 4/7 dry braking (+5%); 5/7 dry handling (+2.7%)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong Details
• 2018: 10/10 rolling resistance (+53% from best)
• 2024: 5/7 rolling resistance (+16.3% from best)
Gravel Pace Consistency Minor Details
• 2024: 6/7 gravel handling (+4.7% from best)
• 2024: 5/7 gravel traction (+1.9% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 ADAC All Terrain Tire Test

2025
Winner: Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

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 ...

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Best All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024]

2024
Winner: Falken Wildpeak AT3W

General Grabber AT3 proved to be a strong all-round performer and the overall winner for year-round use. Dry performance was decent with average braking distances and stable handling. Wet road beha...

Strong:
Sand Traction, Snow Traction, Wet Handling

Weak:
Gravel Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

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