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Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T - Test Results

Test Statistics

2

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

3rd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across two 2025 all-terrain tests, the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT shows a clear split personality: it is consistently strong in winter conditions (snow/ice), helping it secure an upper-table average overall result (avg 2.5) and a “Highly recommended” award in a dedicated winter-focused comparison. In snow and ice it repeatedly places near the top, especially for braking and overall controllability, and is explicitly noted as a surprise standout for grip.

On-road braking is the main limitation. In the Tire Rack all-terrain test it ranks last in dry braking and near-last in wet braking with sizeable deficits to the best tire, which can materially affect safety margins on pavement. Subjective road manners (handling feel, comfort, noise) are comparatively good for the category, but they do not offset the objective wet/dry braking weakness.

Performance Strengths
  • Snow & Ice Braking / Winter Grip Strong
    • 1st place snow braking in 2025 winter all-terrain test (21.44 m, 1/5)
    • 2nd place ice braking in 2025 winter all-terrain test (12.8 m, 2/5, +13% from best)
    • 2nd place ice traction in 2025 winter all-terrain test (1.89 s, 2/5, +5% from best)
  • Snow Handling & Overall Winter Control Strong
    • 2nd place snow handling in 2025 winter all-terrain test (98.82 s, 2/6, +6.6% from best)
    • 3rd place snow circle in 2025 winter all-terrain test (33.55 s, 3/6, +6.4% from best)
    • Earned “Highly recommended” in 2025 winter all-terrain test with overall 2nd place (2/6)
  • On-road Subjective Manners (Comfort/Noise/Steering Feel) Moderate
    • 3rd place subjective comfort in 2025 Tire Rack test (6.25 points, 3/9, +16.7% from best)
    • 3rd place subjective noise in 2025 Tire Rack test (6.25 points, 3/9, +19.4% from best)
    • 4th place subjective dry handling in 2025 Tire Rack test (6.06 points, 4/9, +3% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Braking (On-road Safety Margin) Strong
    • 8th place wet braking in 2025 Tire Rack test (56.08 m, 8/9, +17.9% from best)
    • Only mid-pack wet handling despite good subjective feel: 6th place wet handling (38.47 s, 6/9, +3.3% from best) vs 3rd place subjective wet handling (6.75 points, 3/9)
  • Dry Braking Strong
    • 9th (last) place dry braking in 2025 Tire Rack test (42.37 m, 9/9, +7.8% from best)
  • Snow Traction / Acceleration Consistency Minor
    • 4th place snow traction in 2025 winter all-terrain test (3.77 s, 4/5, +6.2% from best)
    • 4th place subjective snow handling in 2025 winter all-terrain test (9.25 points, 4/5, +7.5% from best)

Test History

2
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The Best All Terrain Tires For Winter 2025 Tested Highly Rec.

2025
Winner: Nokian Outpost nAT

Second place went to the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT, which was a very impressive product. I was really surprised by this tires performance, it wasn't the easiest to drive around the but it's grip...
Strong:
Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Snow Braking, Snow Handling
Weak:
Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling
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3
of 9
2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental TerrainContact AT

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T represents a well-balanced option that manages to avoid disappointing in any particular area while delivering respectable performance across multiple conditions. The t...
Weak:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking
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