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Toyo Open Country A/T III

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The Toyo Open Country AT III is an all-season all-terrain tire that blends confident off-road capability with reassuring on-road manners. Driver feedback highlights strong wet grip and hydroplaning resistance, impressive snow traction for the class, and a surprisingly quiet, stable ride. Professional testing is more mixed, rating it mid-pack overall but consistently noting a secure, predictable feel in winter conditions and solid dry-road stability. Where it tends to fall short is in wet-weather test metrics and overall refinement versus the best-in-class.

8.1
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
96%
Wet Grip
90%
Road Feedback
74%
Handling
90%
Wear
81%
Comfort
89%
Buy again
86%
Snow Grip
88%
Ice Grip
73%
8 Reviews
85% Average
256,000 miles driven
6 Tests (avg: 5th)
Toyo Open Country AT III

Toyo Open Country AT III

All Season Mid-Range
BETA
8.1 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Dry
73.5
1.5x / 10 tests
Ice
73.3
0.84x / 2 tests
Snow
72.5
1.38x / 16 tests
Wet
64.4
1.93x / 17 tests
Off road
62.7
0.68x / 7 tests
Comfort
59.4
0.32x / 7 tests
Value
49.8
0.42x / 2 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
78.4
6 tests
Handling
73.1
23 tests
Braking
65.2
14 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 6
Publications: 3
Period: 2022 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 8
Avg Rating: 85.3%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.33
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
The Best All Terrain Tires For Winter 2025 Tested Tire Reviews 2025 265/70 R17 3/6 7 metrics
2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Test Tire Rack 2025 265/70 R17 7/9 7 metrics
2025 ADAC All Terrain Tire Test ADAC 2025 225/65 R17 6/9 8 metrics
The BEST All Terrain Tire for 2025 Tire Reviews 2024 35x12.5R17 4/5 16 metrics
2023/24 Best All Terrain Tires In Snow Tire Reviews 2023 275/65 R18 4/9 3 metrics
2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires Tire Reviews 2022 275/65 R18 7/9 20 metrics

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Latest Tire Test Results
The Best All Terrain Tires For Winter 2025 Tested
265/70 R17 • 2025
3rd/6
Third place with this score weighting goes to the Toyo Open Country ATIII, I always enjoy driving this tire whatever the conditions, and it had good traction in all tests, but did seem to give up a little braking performance to get that traction.
Recommended 2025 AT Snow Test Toyo Open Country A/T III
2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Test
265/70 R17 • 2025
7th/9
Toyo Open Country A/T III earns praise for its predictable and trustworthy behavior, particularly in emergency situations where it cleared the Emergency Lane Change test every time with consistent reliability. Within its operational limits, the tire feels reasonably capable and manageable, providing drivers with confidence in its behavior. However, the tire suffers from a notably stiff ride quality that feels jarringly rigid over sharp bumps and bridge joints, while noise levels remain consistently high with multiple intrusive tones present across all driving conditions. The steering feels rubbery and delayed at low speeds, improving somewhat at highway speeds but never achieving true precision or responsiveness.
2025 ADAC All Terrain Tire Test
225/65 R17 • 2025
6th/9
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.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
235/75 R15 109 T XL D D 72
235/75R15 109 T XL D D 72
235/75R15 109 T XL D D 72
235/75R15 109 T XL D D 72
235/75R15 109 T XL D D 72
235/75R15 109 T XL D D 72
235/75R15 109 T XL D D 72
16 inch
215/70R16 100 T D D 72
215/70R16 100 T D D 72
215/70R16 100 T D D 72
215/70R16 100 T D D 72
215/70R16 100 T D D 72
17 inch
265/65 R17 112 H D D 73
235/65 R17 108 H XL D D 72
265/70 R17 115 T D D 73
265/65R17 112 H D D 73
265/70R17 115 T D D 73
235/65R17 108 H XL D D 72
265/65R17 112 H D D 73
265/70R17 115 T D D 73
235/65R17 108 H XL D D 72
235/65R17 108 H XL D D 72
235/65R17 108 H XL D D 72
265/65R17 112 H D D 73
265/70R17 115 T D D 73
265/70R17 115 T D D 73
235/65R17 108 H XL D D 72
265/65R17 112 H D D 73
18 inch
235/60 R18 107 H XL D D 72
235/60R18 107 H XL D D 72
235/60R18 107 H XL D D 72
235/60R18 107 H XL D D 72
235/60R18 107 H XL D D 72
235/60R18 107 H XL D D 72
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Review Summary

Based on 7 user reviews

Drivers largely praise the Toyo Open Country AT III for confident all-terrain performance, above-average snow traction, strong wet/hydroplane resistance, and a surprisingly quiet ride. Many high-scoring reviews report long life with even wear and robust durability, along with stable on-road handling. A minority note faster tread wear (especially on lighter vehicles) and occasional noise, but these are not common themes.

Strengths
  • Off-road traction and capability
  • Snow performance
  • Wet grip and hydroplaning resistance
  • Quiet/low road noise
  • Durability and even wear
  • On-road stability and handling confidence

Top 3 Toyo Open Country AT III Reviews

Given 86% while driving a Dodge ram 1500 (285/75 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
A definite step in the right direction from the older AT2 in basically every way. I've driven multiple ram rebels that came with them stock, and I can say that the AT3 on my outdoorsman makes it feel more confident and capable than those trucks ever felt. Living in Atlantic Canada and being mid-late January, I have gotten a pretty good chance to experience how these work in the winter. Snow traction is above average for the all terrain class, although ice traction is still pretty average for the class. It's worth noting as well that these tires are very quiet compared to some of their main competitors although the perceived responsiveness does suffer a bit. That being said, they actually do handle pretty well, or at least they can handle more cornering load than my almost 5500lbs lifted truck is going to ever ask of them. Braking is pretty good for the size of the truck. They do an ok job at putting the power down when asked, but there is only so much you can expect with 3.92 gears on an 8 speed hemi with some mods. All in, I will probably end up buying these again when they need to be replaced in a few years.
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Helpful 1006
January 24, 2024
Given 58% while driving a Toyota Landcruiser (265/75 R16) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
So far for Toyo open country at3 they are a noisy tire and Toyo not interested in the feedback about the tires.
Helpful 818
November 14, 2023
Given 78% while driving a (215/75 R15) on mostly motorways for 15,000 average miles
I've had this tires on a Suzuki Jimny, so a light car. After 20.000km, they have half the tire tread and I'm not sure they will reach 50.000km.
They are quiet and light (2kg lighter than a Falken Wildpeak), did pretty well offroading and quite well on the road but the main problem is the wear. Not sure if I will buy them again or go for Falken
Helpful 211
December 12, 2025

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Latest Toyo Open Country AT III Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 84% while driving a Toyota Tacoma (265/70 R17) on for 42,000 miles
I've had them all... KO, KO2, KO3, Michelin AT2, Yokohama GO15 (terrible), and more...

The Toyo and the BFG is neck and neck for performance on dirt/snow/dry.
The Toyo is better than the KO3 at hydroplane resistance when you hit one tire in a deep puddle. It tracks much straighter and gives better confidence.
The Toyo is slightly quieter than the KO2, slightly louder than the KO3 (splitting hairs here).
The Toyo wears through its more useful rubber and siping at about 40k miles on both my GX470 (P265/70/17) and my Tacoma (LT285/70/17). There is no real benefit in mileage on a light truck/suv between standard load and LT sizing... it's just warranty numbers because the LT tire is rated for big trucks that might tow...
The BFG looks way cooler due to it's sidewall lugs
The Toyo is SLIGHTLY better on ice, although the BFG stops slightly better on packed snow.
IF you're in the rockies with a dry climate and lots of packed snow driving... either option suits well...
IF you live in a desert climate... I think the BFG for sure.
Helpful 68
January 19, 2026
Given 94% while driving a Ram Ram 2500 Power Wagon (315/70 R17) on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
Great tire. If you want a just great all around reliable tire that will last and just keep on going this is your tire. Does have a slight hum like most aggressive AT tires but not really noticeable unless you focus on it. I have been in some rough spots in a heavy truck and these have always got me out, and have held up really well on all my vehicles. My 4 runner will be next to get this tire as well. Can’t recommend them enough.
Helpful 196
December 10, 2025
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Given 94% while driving a Chevrolet Tahoe (305/70 R18) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
Quality tire that has lasted through a lot of miles and off road use. I have a variant size that is the Toyo extreme version and they are the best tire I have come across for all types of use on a 4x4. Wish they made this version in larger sizes. Still running strong minimal wear!
Helpful 170
December 10, 2025
Given 86% while driving a Ford F 150 (225/60 R17) on a combination of roads for 156,000 average miles
I have had this set of tires on my truck for 6 years now and it is almost time for a new set I have put a lot of miles on them and they have been great very happy with them I probably put five hundred miles on them every week if not more and they’re still going not much more i don’t think but they have war pretty evenly I feel that I got my moneys worth and then some I would give them 5 stars out of 5
Helpful 167
November 12, 2025
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