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General Grabber ATX vs General Grabber AT2 vs General Grabber AT3

Updated: April 18, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

General Grabber ATX, AT2, and AT3 are all-terrain tires that can perform every month of the year. While Grabber ATX is mostly built for heavy-duty usage, AT2 has a wide product range and can be used on almost any application. On the other hand, AT3 offers satisfying on-road manners but has some issues in severe conditions.

Due to its wide product range, General Grabber AT2 is a safe side pick. Yet, it's discontinued
General Grabber AT3General Grabber ATXGeneral Grabber AT2
Better forMostly highway driving
Aggressive appearance for SUV
Off-road lovers, 3/4 ton or above light-truck owners, working trucks, hauling and towingDiscontinued
ProsInsane wet and snow traction,
mild off-road traction,
responsiveness
Insane wet and snow traction,
mild & severe off-road traction,
responsiveness
Discontinued
ConsCan’t handle severe off-roadA bit noisyDiscontinued

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, General decided to discontinue AT2 due to their marketing strategy. It was an all-around tire that could perform equally well on and off-road conditions. Instead of General Grabber AT2, they’ve released two different tires. While General Grabber AT3 is a more smooth and quiet tire that primarily focuses on satisfying on-road manners, General Grabber ATX is a more durable and tough tire that offers extreme and mild off-road performance. Hence, it might feel a bit stiff if you’re not an overlander.

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

Finding the ideal all-terrain tire among the plethora of options available can be overwhelming. But don’t worry, my team and I have taken on this challenge head-on. Besides our hands-on experiences with these tires, we also analyze thousands of customer reviews and test reports. 

Please note that: Light-Duty is 1500 series, Medium-Duty is 2500 series and Heavy-Duty is 3500 series. If you do towing or hauling, I recommend considering at least Medium-Duty tires.

Mobile users can scroll the table to the left to see the whole data.

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet
NameCategoryArticles3PMSFRoad NoiseMileageFuel EconomyRiding ComfortResponsivenessWet PerformanceMild WinterSevere WinterMild Off-RoadSevere Off-RoadBest Fit by Pickup Truck ClassificationWarranty (SL or XL)Warranty (LT)Product Page

Falken Wildpeak AT3W

Off Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentPoorDecentDecentDecentElegantElegantDecentAverageLight-Duty55,000 Miles55,000 MilesWildpeak AT3W
Toyo Open Country AT3Off Road All Terrain TireReviewYesAverageElegantDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentElegantDecentMedium-Duty65,000 Miles50,000 MilesToyo Open Country AT3
General Grabber ATXOff Road All Terrain TireReviewYesAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantElegantHeavy-Duty60,000 Miles50,000 MilesGeneral Grabber ATX
BF Goodrich KO2Off Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentDecentElegantElegantHeavy-DutyN/A50,000 MilesBF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Sumitomo Encounter ATOff Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentAverageDecentDecentDecentElegantAverageDecentAverageLight-Duty60,000 Miles60,000 MilesSumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XTOff Road All Terrain TireReviewYesAverageDecentElegantDecentElegantDecentDecentAverageDecentDecentHeavy-DutyN/A50,000 MilesFirestone Destination X/T
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLTOn Road All Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentAverageElegantAverageHeavy-DutyN/A60,000 MilesCooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Falken Wildpeak AT TrailOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentElegantAverageLight-Duty65,000 MilesN/AFalken Wildpeak AT Trail
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4SOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegantElegantElegantElegantDecentDecentFairy WellLight-Duty65,000 MilesN/ACooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Firestone Destination AT2On Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentElegantElegantElegantElegantDecentElegantAverageDecentAverageLight-Duty55,000 MilesN/AFirestone Destination AT2

BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A

On Road All Terrain TireReviewYesElegantElegantDecentElegantElegantDecentDecentAverageDecentAverageLight-Duty60,000N/ABF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A
Toyo Open Country R/T TrailRugged Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentHeavy-Duty45,000 Miles45,000 MilesToyo Open Country R/T Trail
Falken Wildpeak R/TRugged Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentAverageAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentHeavy-Duty50,000 Miles50,000 MilesFalken Wildpeak R/T
Pathfinder AT TireOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesAverageAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageDecentAverageLight-Duty55,00050,000Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Nitto Ridge GrapplerRugged Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentHeavy-DutyN/AN/ANitto Ridge Grappler
General Grabber APTOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageDecentFairy WellMedium-Duty60,000 Miles60,000 MilesGeneral Grabber APT
Vredestein Pinza ATOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesElegantDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageMedium-Duty70,000 Miles50,000 MilesVredestein Pinza AT
Nitto Recon GrapplerOff Road All Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageElegantDecentMedium-Duty65,000 Miles55,000 MilesNitto Recon Grappler
Michelin Defender LTX M/SHighway TireReviewNoElegantElegantElegantDecentElegantDecentDecentFairy WellDecentFairy WellHeavy-Duty55,000 – 70,000 Miles55,000 – 70,000 MilesMichelin Defender LTX M/S
Kenda Klever R/TRugged Terrain TireReviewNoAverageDecentAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentFairy WellDecentDecentHeavy-DutyN/AN/AKenda Klever R/T
Goodyear Wrangler Territory ATOn Road All Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageElegantDecentMedium-DutyN/AN/AGoodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain ATOff Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageDecentFairy WellMedium-DutyN/AN/ADiscount Tire Exclusive Product
Continental Terrain Contact H/THighway TireReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegantElegantDecentAveragePoorDecentPoorHeavy-Duty70,000 Miles60,000 MilesContinental TerrainContact H/T
Patriot R/TRugged Terrain TireReviewYesAverageAverageAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentMedium-DutyN/AN/APatriot R/T+
Kenda Klever AT2Off Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentAverageAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageDecentAverageMedium-Duty60,000 Miles50,000 MilesKenda Klever AT2
Yokohama Geolander AT G015On Road All Terrain TireReviewYesElegantDecentAverageElegantElegantDecentDecentAverageAveragePoorLight-Duty60,000 Miles50,000 MilesYokohama Geolandar AT G015
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATRugged Terrain TireReviewYes (315 or narrower width)DecentDecentAverageDecentElegantDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentMedium-Duty50,000 Miles60,000 MilesMickey Thompson Baja Boss AT

Table of Contents

On-Road Comparison

Evaluating on-road performance due to traction is kinda pointless. These tires have the ability to grip loose grounds. For sure, they will grip smooth surfaces. In that case; cornering, stopping, and starting performance is more valuable.

          Ranking

  1. General Grabber AT3
  2. General Grabber AT2
  3. General Grabber ATX

Starting

The void area ratio is the main decision-maker on starting.

General Grabber ATX‘s void area ratio is higher than AT2 and AT3. So, AT3 might spin on harsh starting movements. Though worth remembering, it is a chance in a million scenario.

Between AT3 and AT2 battle is tight. They have almost even void areas. In that case, our second indicator sipe density is steps ahead. AT3 has a bit more sipes through to the pattern. So, AT3 is the best for on-road starting.

Cornering

Cornering is the combination of steering response and cornering stability.

In that case, all three are trustworthy and perform very well.

AT3 steps ahead again with a tire bar between the center block and shoulder lugs. It stays more stable than others.

Stopping

Softer compounds stop at lower distances.

Well, the winner is AT3 again. ATX and AT2 have stiffer compounds.

Comfort and Road Noise

General Grabber AT3 can handle occasional off-road. Yet, it's not a tire for a severe off-roading

Most people think that comfort and road noise is related. Totally, wrong.

Road noise is all about the center block void area. If the distance is more, it is louder.

Comfort is a bit more complicated. It is related to compound stiffness as well as tire construction. Moreover, bigger lugs mean more vibration most of the time.

The battle is between AT2 and AT3. I think the low road noise and comfort are not what you have to expect from ATXs.

AT2 and AT3 have equally low road noise. They are both quiet as church mice. 

In the case of comfort, AT3 is a slightly more smooth tire due to the softer compound selection.

That one is my favorite tire for this section.

          Ranking

  1. General Grabber AT3
  2. General Grabber AT2
  3. General Grabber ATX

Durability and Tread Life

Well, the table turned in that section as expected.

Let’s start with durability.

ATX is the more durable tire due to stronger sidewalls and construction. AT2 follows it up closely. Sidewall durability is slightly less than ATX. Yet, it is reliable. AT3 is taking the last place but it is all about design intention. I believe that these tires serve different ranges of applications.

About tread life,

This part is cheeky. Depending on your application, rankings might change. Therefore, I want to give the first-place seat to AT2. It has an elegant tread life no matter what application.

Note: I do not recommend any of these tires for hauling or heavy diesel trucks like RAM 2500 or F250. 

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

General Grabber ATX has 60000 miles treadwear warranty.

General Grabber AT2 has 60000 miles treadwear warranty. It is not shown on any retailer websites. Yet, the manufacturer’s customer services say that it is available. AT2 is discontinued. The company might use it as a marketing strategy. Be careful, anyway.

Unfortunately, General Grabber AT3 does not have a treadwear warranty.

Wet Performance

All-terrain tires generally fail on wet grounds. Surprisingly, none of these tires has a traction problem on wet.

General focused on siping really well and made a great job. It is expected for AT2 and AT3 but ATX. This kind of pattern design is a hard one to reach good wet performance. I can just say well done.

All of them are trustworthy options. I personally prefer AT3 on wet. It got A-grade on EU labeling.

Winter Performance

M+S grade is easy to get. But 3 severe snow-rated tires on the same segment… General engineers deserve respect. 

Again all three options are dependable. I individually prefer ATX. Bigger lugs are working better on deep snow.

If you are living in icy conditions, you should go with AT2. AT2 is the only studdable one among these three.

A side note here: Understanding the snow performance of all-terrain tires can be quite challenging. For those who find it perplexing, I’d like to direct your attention to a helpful resource: “6 Best All-Terrain Tires for Snow by AT Tire Category“ This article is specifically designed to assist you in making informed decisions regarding all-terrain tires in snowy conditions.

Off-Road Comparison

General Grabber ATX is my favorite among these three

I prefer to separate the off-road section into 3 different dimensions. Dirt and gravel, rock and mud. Sand is all about your tire’s footprint. A filled footprint always works better on sand which is AT3 in this comparison.

Dirt and Gravel Traction

General Grapper AT3 has one of the best traction on gravel. Due to South African magazine, it is leading this category with Continental CrossContact AT(Discontinued).

In fact, AT2 can perform as well as AT3 on gravel. The only difference is AT3 is able to grip smaller gravels a bit better. On the other hand, ATX is good on gravel but wider grooves can’t grip small stones from time to time.

About dirt, none of them will let you down. They have great traction. They are like magnets to the road. Yet, due to less aggressive tread design and more siping, AT3 is leading this section too.

           Ranking

  1. General Grabber AT3
  2. General Grabber AT2
  3. General Grabber ATX
As you can see Grabber AT3 is an expert on mild off-road

Rock Traction

Air-down performance is mainly about durability and sidewall design. Well, I am sorry to say that but I don’t recommend cheap brands for rock crawling. These brands have weak construction. They have to decrease prices. The easiest way to do it is by using slim construction elements.

Among the General Grabber Tires, Grabber A/TX is the superior one regarding rock crawling. However, my favorite rock crawling tire is BF Goodrich KO2. If you would like to see how it stands against General Grabber A/TX –> https://tireterrain.com/general-grabber-atx-vs-ko2/

Mud Traction

This section is between ATX and AT2. AT3 has a satisfying performance on light mud. Its design promises a lot of evacuation I have to admit that. Yet, these narrow block gaps can not throw the mud out easily when faced with compact mud.

You can choose either AT2 or ATX for better mud performances.

Specs

General Grabber ATXGeneral Grabber AT2General Grabber AT3
CategoryAll-Terrain TireAll-Terrain TireAll-Terrain Tire
VehicleLight Truck, SUVLight Truck, SUVLight Truck, SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 20”14”, 15”, 16”, 17” 18”, 20”15”,16”,17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”
Weight28 – 75 lbs27 – 65 lbs–
Made InMt. Vernon, Illinois, USAMt. Vernon, Illinois, USAMt. Vernon, Illinois, USA
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)YesYesYes
Warranty (P-metric)50,000 Miles60,000 MilesN/A
Warranty (LT Sizes)50,000 MilesN/AN/A
PricesCheck price section to see best possible pricesCheck price section to see best possible pricesCheck price section to see best possible prices

Price

The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.

Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.

Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,

TireRack

  • Fast and Free shipping
  • Usually delivered in 1 day
  • Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
  • Tons of installer options, they also help you to choose the best one
  • Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
  • Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
  • 4.6/5 points on Google rate

General Grabber ATX: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/general-grabber-a-tx

General Grabber AT2: Not available

General Grabber AT3: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/general-grabber-at3

DiscountTire

  • Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
  • 1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
  • Free rotation and balancing
  • 5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
  • Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
  • Almost all brands are available
  • Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
  • Frequent discounts and promotions

General Grabber ATX: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/general-grabber-atx

General Grabber AT2: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/general-grabber-at2

General Grabber AT3: Not available

SimpleTire

  • Free shipping
  • Delivered in 2 days
  • Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
  • Mobile installation option
  • 7 million customers since 2021
  • 4.7/5 points on Google rate
  • Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match

General Grabber ATX: https://simpletire.com/brands/general-tires/grabber-a-tx

General Grabber AT2: Not available

General Grabber AT3: https://simpletire.com/brands/general-tires/grabber-at3

While choosing dealers, I especially pay attention to reliability. All of the dealers on this list have 15-20 years of experience in the online tire business. Therefore, I can guarantee a smooth and fast tire buying process.

Conclusion

I hope this article will help you to pick the best option due to your application range.

In summary, General Grabber AT2 has a wider application range in all aspects. Yet, it is discontinued. For better on-road manners, I recommend General Grabber AT3. For better off-road manners, I recommend General Grabber ATX.

General Grabber AT3General Grabber ATXGeneral Grabber AT2
Better forMostly highway driving
Aggressive appearance for SUV
Off-road lovers, 3/4 ton or above light-truck owners, working trucks, hauling and towingDiscontinued
ProsInsane wet and snow traction,
mild off-road traction,
responsiveness
Insane wet and snow traction,
mild & severe off-road traction,
responsiveness
Discontinued
ConsCan’t handle severe off-roadA bit noisyDiscontinued

If you have any further questions, please indicate your operation in the below section. I will do my best to choose the right one for you.

Filed Under: All Terrain Tires Tagged With: Comparisons, general, general grabber at2, general grabber at3, general grabber atx

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