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General Grabber A/T3 Test Results

Tested 2017 to 2025 4 publications

Tested 4 times by independent publications, the General Grabber A/T3 averages a finish of 5th.

  • 4Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 2Podium finishes
  • 5thAverage finish
  • 39%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
General Grabber A/T3

4 tests, 2017 to 2025

0%50%100%2017201820242025Average 39%2017 Drive Out Off Road 4x4 Tire Test (2017): P5 of 7, Beat 33% of the field2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2018): P8 of 8, Beat 0% of the fieldBest All Terrain Tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] (2024): P3 of 7, Beat 50% of the field2025 ADAC All Terrain Tire Test (2025): P3 of 8, Beat 71% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
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  • Average 39%
The latest test

2025 ADAC All Terrain Tire Test P3 of 8

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.

Winner: Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

Record by discipline

Where the General Grabber A/T3 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 3 P6.3 of 8.7 33% -
Dry Handling 2 P7.5 of 8.5 17% -
Wet
Wet Braking 3 P6 of 8.7 39% -
Wet Handling 2 P6 of 8.5 42% -
Wet Circle 2 P4.5 of 8 50% -
Straight Aqua 3 P7.7 of 8.7 13% -
Curved Aquaplaning 2 P6.5 of 8 21% -
Snow
Snow Braking 3 P4 of 8 56% -
Snow Traction 2 P3 of 7 69% -
Snow Handling 2 P6 of 7.5 31% -
Off road
Gravel Handling 1 P6 of 7 17% -
Gravel Braking 1 P3 of 7 67% -
Gravel Traction 2 P5.5 of 8 35% -
Sand Traction 1 P1 of 7 100% 1
Mud Traction 1 P4 of 7 50% -
Comfort
Noise 2 P2 of 8.5 83% 1
Value
Rolling Resistance 2 P7.5 of 8.5 17% -

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
General GRABBER A/T2 Predecessor 0 - - -
General Grabber A/T3 This tire 4 0 5th 39%
General Grabber A/T3+ Successor 0 - - -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 4 tests. Updated September 2, 2025.

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
  • Road noise Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Snow braking Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Snow handling Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Snow traction Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    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)
  • Wet grip Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Snow braking Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the General Grabber A/T3 (3 tests) and 25 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Off-road traction strength in 1 of 3 tests 15 praise, 2 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise strength in 2 of 3 tests 12 praise, 1 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Snow traction strength in 1 of 3 tests 7 praise, 2 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 1 of 3 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Wet grip weakness in 2 of 3 tests 6 praise, 2 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Tread life no test mentions it 8 praise, 2 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry grip no test mentions it 5 praise, 1 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ice grip no test mentions it 0 praise, 4 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Puncture resistance no test mentions it 1 praise, 3 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 4

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P3 of 8 Beat 71% of the field

2025 ADAC All Terrain Tire Test

ADAC 225/65 R17

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.

WinnerYokohama Geolandar AT G015

2024 1 test
P3 of 7 Beat 50% of the field

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

Pro Mobil 255/55 R18

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 behavior was notably good, with safe, predictable handling characteristics and good braking performance despite some weakness in aquaplaning resistance. Snow performance was excellent, nearly matching the best in all test categories. Offroad performance showed some variation - very strong in mud and on dirt tracks, though less impressive on gravel surfaces. Rolling resistance was slightly high at 9.3 kg/t. One of its standout features was refinement - notably quiet at 70.9 dB with very good comfort levels and minimal vibration. This combination of good performance across all conditions with refined road manners made it a compelling overall package.

StrongWet HandlingSnow TractionSand Traction WeakStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningGravel Handling WinnerFalken Wildpeak AT AT3WA

2018 1 test
P8 of 8 Beat 0% of the field

2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test

Auto Bild Allrad 235/60 R18

Not recommended.

StrongNoise WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingStraight AquaSnow HandlingRolling Resistance WinnerGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

2017 1 test

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