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2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test

Overall test winnerYokohama Geolandar AT G015

Germany's influential motoring club, ADAC, has published the results of its 2025 all-terrain tyre test, delivering a disappointing result for drivers considering these tyres for their SUVs, campers, and pickups.

Tyres tested
8
Tested size
225/65 R17
Disciplines
8

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8 Tyres tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

1st

Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

+The Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 wins with the best handling on snow and wet roads according to ADAC, joint second for snow braking, and second for dry braking and aquaplaning in bends.

−Its wet braking is only sixth and its gravel traction is mid-field.

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2nd

Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA

+The Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA is the best tyre in the wet, with the shortest wet braking and the fastest wet circle time, and second for straight-line aquaplaning and snow traction.

−It is last for gravel traction.

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3rd

General Grabber AT3

+The General Grabber AT3 is strong on snow, joint second for snow braking and third for snow traction.

−It is weaker in the wet than the other leading tyres, and sixth for aquaplaning in bends.

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4th

Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2

+The Matador MP72 Izzarda A/T2 has the best gravel traction and is third for wet braking and the wet circle.

−It has the second-longest dry braking and delayed steering response on dry roads.

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5th

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

+The Pirelli Scorpion A/T+ is the best tyre for aquaplaning both straight and in bends, second for gravel traction and the lightest tyre.

−It tends to oversteer, a safety issue on wet and snowy roads, and it is second from last for snow braking, snow traction, wet braking and the wet circle.

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6th

Toyo Open Country AT III

+The Toyo Open Country A/T III is the best tyre on dry roads, with the strongest dry handling rating, and third for gravel traction.

−It is weak in the wet, last for straight-line aquaplaning and second from last in bends.

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7th

Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002

+The Bridgestone Dueler A/T 002 has the shortest dry braking and is second for wet braking and the wet circle.

−It is the weakest tyre on snow, last for snow braking and snow traction.

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8th

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

+The BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A has the shortest snow braking and the best snow traction.

−It is the weakest tyre on wet and dry roads, last for dry and wet braking, the wet circle and aquaplaning in bends, and it is the heaviest and most expensive tyre.

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2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test · 225/65 R17

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Update 22nd December 2025: Data added below!

Germany's influential motoring club, ADAC, has published the results of its 2025 all-terrain tyre test, delivering a disappointing result for drivers considering these tyres for their SUVs, campers, and pickups. ADAC tested eight popular all-terrain tyres in the common 225/65 R17 size, focusing on whether their rugged looks translate to competent all-around performance, particularly for European road use, and included a winter rated all season tyre as a reference.

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking
100 → 0 km/h
Wet Braking
80 → 0 km/h
Snow Braking
30 → 0 km/h
Snow Traction
20 → 30 km/h
Gravel Traction
20 → 50 km/h

The test highlighted that while the all terrain tyres promise go-anywhere capability, they come with a significant and dangerous loss of on-road safety. Not a single all-terrain tyre tested earned an ADAC recommendation.

While some of these were European spec. all terrain tyres, this test also has North American tyres in it, and highlights the compromises of all terrain tyres anywhere in the world.

The All-Season Reference Tyre: A Clear Winner

To contextualise the performance of the all-terrain segment, ADAC included a premium all-season road tyre, the Pirelli Cinturato SF3, as a reference benchmark in all tests. The results were bad: the specialist road tyre massively outperformed every all-terrain tyre in critical on-road safety tests.

The most alarming weakness was found in wet braking. The best-performing all-terrain tyre in the wet, the Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA, required six meters more to stop from 80 km/h than the Pirelli all-season tyre, a gap the length of an entire campervan. The worst performer, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A, took a shocking 48.8 meters to stop, nearly 13 meters longer than the reference tyre.

This safety deficit extended to handling, where the all-terrain tyres lacked grip and composure on both wet and dry roads. Some, like the Pirelli Scorpion A/T+, exhibited a pronounced tendency to oversteer, requiring skilled driver intervention to maintain control.

Off-road, the advantage was not as clear as one might expect. On gravel, the reference all-season tyre had the second-best traction, just behind the Matador MP72. And on a simulated muddy campsite field, ADAC found the all-terrain tyres offered no noticeable traction benefit over the all-season tyre; a vehicle's drivetrain (AWD vs 2WD) was a far more decisive factor. The only clear advantage for the all-terrain tyres was their robustness, as they resisted damage from an extreme gravel course better than the road-focused reference tyre.

The snow performance tests revealed a huge capability gap between the all-terrain tyres, but also proved that a dedicated road-focused all-season tyre remains the safer choice in winter. The reference all-season tyre set the benchmark for winter performance, and none of the all-terrain tyres could fully match it.

The Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 was the clear standout among the all-terrain group, performing "almost at the level" of the reference tyre, making it the most competent winter option. Interestingly, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A, which failed on wet and dry roads, was the second-best performer in the snow. At the other end of the spectrum, the Bridgestone Dueler A/T002 was the worst tyre on snow by a significant margin, demonstrating the massive variance in winter capability within the segment.

Individual Results and ADAC's Advice

While no tyre was recommended, the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 finished as the test winner with an overall "Satisfactory" rating. It was the best of a compromised group, with its main strength being a surprisingly competent performance on snow. The Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA, General Tyre Grabber AT3, and Matador MP72 Izzarda A/T2 also received satisfactory ratings, showing a more balanced, albeit still compromised, performance across the board.

The four other tyres were downgraded due to significant specific weaknesses:

  • Pirelli Scorpion A/T+: Downgraded for poor handling and oversteer on snow and wet roads.
  • Toyo Open Country A/T III: Downgraded for very weak performance in the wet.
  • Bridgestone Dueler A/T002: Downgraded for being the worst tyre in the test on snow.
  • BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A: The most expensive and heaviest tyre, it was downgraded for being by far the worst on wet and dry roads.

ADAC concludes that for the vast majority of drivers, even those who occasionally venture onto a gravel track or wet field, a high-quality all-season tyre is a much safer and more competent choice.

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry Braking

Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Dry Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
RefReference All Season
41 m -5.00 m 0 km/h
46 m Best 0 km/h
46.1 m +0.10 m 6 km/h
46.7 m +0.70 m 16 km/h
46.7 m +0.70 m 16 km/h
47.2 m +1.20 m 21 km/h
47.2 m +1.20 m 21 km/h
47.9 m +1.90 m 26 km/h
49.3 m +3.30 m 34 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 20.2% (8.3 m ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA would still be travelling at 34 km/h when the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Braking

Wet braking in meters (80 - 0 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Wet Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
RefReference All Season
33.5 m -6.20 m 0 km/h
39.7 m Best 0 km/h
40.2 m +0.50 m 14 km/h
40.4 m +0.70 m 17 km/h
41.8 m +2.10 m 29 km/h
43.4 m +3.70 m 38 km/h
43.7 m +4.00 m 39 km/h
45.1 m +5.40 m 45 km/h
48.8 m +9.10 m 56 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 45.7% (15.3 m ≈ 3.4 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA would still be travelling at 56 km/h when the Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Wet Circle

Wet Circle

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Wet Circle
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference All Season
13.19 s -0.19 s
13.38 s Best
13.55 s +0.17 s
13.63 s +0.25 s
13.79 s +0.41 s
13.88 s +0.50 s
13.98 s +0.60 s
14.24 s +0.86 s
14.33 s +0.95 s

The difference between best and worst was 8.6% (1.14 s).

Straight Aqua

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H

Higher is better ↑
Straight Aqua
Position / TyreResultGap to best
99.5 km/h Best
RefReference All Season
99.3 km/h -0.20 km/h
96.5 km/h -3.00 km/h
94.4 km/h -5.10 km/h
93.9 km/h -5.60 km/h
92.8 km/h -6.70 km/h
92.1 km/h -7.40 km/h
88 km/h -11.50 km/h
87.9 km/h -11.60 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 11.7% (11.6 Km/H).

Curved Aquaplaning

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Curved Aquaplaning
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference All Season
3.85 m/sec2 +0.33 m/sec2
3.52 m/sec2 Best
3.2 m/sec2 -0.32 m/sec2
3.12 m/sec2 -0.40 m/sec2
2.96 m/sec2 -0.56 m/sec2
2.88 m/sec2 -0.64 m/sec2
2.71 m/sec2 -0.81 m/sec2
2.41 m/sec2 -1.11 m/sec2
2.28 m/sec2 -1.24 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 40.8% (1.57 m/sec2).

Snow

Snow Braking

Snow Braking

Snow braking in meters (30 - 0 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Snow Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
RefReference All Season
10.9 m 0.00 m 0 km/h
10.9 m Best 0 km/h
11.1 m +0.20 m 17 km/h
11.1 m +0.20 m 17 km/h
11.2 m +0.30 m 21 km/h
11.4 m +0.50 m 27 km/h
11.6 m +0.70 m 32 km/h
11.8 m +0.90 m 36 km/h
12.8 m +1.90 m 50 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 17.4% (1.9 m ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 would still be travelling at 50 km/h when the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Snow Traction

Snow Traction

Snow acceleration time (20 - 30 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Snow Traction
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference All Season
1.4 s -0.05 s
1.45 s Best
1.51 s +0.06 s
1.55 s +0.10 s
1.56 s +0.11 s
1.57 s +0.12 s
1.65 s +0.20 s
1.75 s +0.30 s
1.76 s +0.31 s

The difference between best and worst was 25.7% (0.36 s).

Off road

Gravel Traction

Gravel Traction

Gravel Acceleration in Seconds (20 - 50 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Gravel Traction
Position / TyreResultGap to best
3.13 s Best
RefReference All Season
3.24 s +0.11 s
3.24 s +0.11 s
3.28 s +0.15 s
3.29 s +0.16 s
3.32 s +0.19 s
3.32 s +0.19 s
3.37 s +0.24 s
3.4 s +0.27 s

The difference between best and worst was 8.6% (0.27 s).

Results

1st

Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

225/65 R17 102H
Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
The Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 is the winner of the ADAC all-terrain tyre test. Its greatest strength lies on snowy roads, but it also performs convincingly in other disciplines, consistently placing it among the top of the test field. It offers the best handling not only on snow but also on wet roads, and delivers a top performance in dry braking. Since the tyre has no major weaknesses, it secures the overall victory, even though it provides less driving safety than the reference tyre.
Dry99.8%
Wet93.5%
Snow95.8%
Off road94.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better2nd / 846.1 m+0.10 m
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 843.7 m+4.00 m
Wet CircleLower is better5th / 813.88 s+0.50 s
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 894.4 km/h-5.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better2nd / 83.2 m/sec2-0.32 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 811.1 m+0.20 m
Snow TractionLower is better4th / 81.56 s+0.11 s
Gravel TractionLower is better5th / 83.32 s+0.19 s
EU Label
E/C/70
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
13.1 kgs
Tread
9.8 mm
2nd

Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA

225/65 R17 102H
Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA
The Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA is the most balanced tyre in the test. Although it has the shallowest tread depth when new, this doesn't negatively impact its aquaplaning characteristics. In fact, it performs well in all disciplines and, with the exception of the gravel traction test, is always at least in the upper midfield. The Falken shows no real weaknesses and is even the best tyre on wet surfaces.
Dry97.5%
Wet98.6%
Snow95.8%
Off road92.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better5th / 847.2 m+1.20 m
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 839.7 mBest in this discipline
Wet CircleLower is better1st / 813.38 sBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 896.5 km/h-3.00 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 83.12 m/sec2-0.40 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better5th / 811.4 m+0.50 m
Snow TractionLower is better2nd / 81.51 s+0.06 s
Gravel TractionLower is better8th / 83.4 s+0.27 s
EU Label
D/C/71
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
14.7 kgs
Tread
8.7 mm
3rd

General Grabber AT3

225/65 R17 102H
General Grabber AT3
The General Tyre 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 tyres in the test. However, it cannot quite keep up with the other top-rated tyres in wet conditions, marking its weakest area among the non-downgraded group.
Dry97.5%
Wet93.8%
Snow96.1%
Off road94.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better5th / 847.2 m+1.20 m
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 841.8 m+2.10 m
Wet CircleLower is better4th / 813.79 s+0.41 s
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 892.8 km/h-6.70 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better6th / 82.71 m/sec2-0.81 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 811.1 m+0.20 m
Snow TractionLower is better3rd / 81.55 s+0.10 s
Gravel TractionLower is better5th / 83.32 s+0.19 s
EU Label
E/D/72
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
14.1 kgs
Tread
10.1 mm
4th

Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2

225/65 R17 102H
Matador MP72 Izzarda AT2
The Matador MP72 Izzarda A/T2 is a balanced tyre, much like its corporate sibling, the General Tyre. It excels on gravel, where it is rated as the best in the test field, primarily because of its superior traction. In contrast, its performance on dry roads is a significant weakness. Even when compared to other all-terrain tyres, which are not known for precision, the Matador stands out for its delayed steering response and slow build-up of lateral force.
Dry96%
Wet96.4%
Snow95%
Off road100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better7th / 847.9 m+1.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 840.4 m+0.70 m
Wet CircleLower is better3rd / 813.63 s+0.25 s
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 893.9 km/h-5.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better4th / 82.96 m/sec2-0.56 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 811.2 m+0.30 m
Snow TractionLower is better5th / 81.57 s+0.12 s
Gravel TractionLower is better1st / 83.13 sBest in this discipline
EU Label
E/D/72
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
14.2 kgs
Tread
10.1 mm
5th

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain+

225/65 R17 102H
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Despite its rugged appearance, the Pirelli Scorpion A/T+ is the lightest tyre in the test and performs well on gravel, offering good traction and responsive steering into corners. However, this is overshadowed by a significant tendency to oversteer, where the rear of the vehicle can lose grip. While this is manageable on gravel, it becomes a safety issue on wet and snowy roads, creating difficult situations that require a skilled driver. Due to its poor performance and lack of safety on snow, the Pirelli's final score was downgraded.
Dry98.5%
Wet92.8%
Snow88%
Off road96.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 846.7 m+0.70 m
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 845.1 m+5.40 m
Wet CircleLower is better7th / 814.24 s+0.86 s
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 899.5 km/hBest in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 83.52 m/sec2Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better7th / 811.8 m+0.90 m
Snow TractionLower is better7th / 81.75 s+0.30 s
Gravel TractionLower is better2nd / 83.24 s+0.11 s
EU Label
D/D/72
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
13 kgs
Tread
10 mm
6th

Toyo Open Country AT III

225/65 R17 102H
Toyo Open Country AT III
The Toyo Open Country A/T III is an expert on dry surfaces, at least within the all-terrain tyre test field. It achieves the best score in the dry performance category and is considered the strongest tyre in the subjective handling evaluation on dry roads. However, the tyre 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.
Dry98.5%
Wet90.6%
Snow91.2%
Off road95.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 846.7 m+0.70 m
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 843.4 m+3.70 m
Wet CircleLower is better6th / 813.98 s+0.60 s
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 887.9 km/h-11.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 82.41 m/sec2-1.11 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better6th / 811.6 m+0.70 m
Snow TractionLower is better6th / 81.65 s+0.20 s
Gravel TractionLower is better3rd / 83.28 s+0.15 s
EU Label
D/D/72
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
13.7 kgs
Tread
9.3 mm
7th

Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002

225/65 R17 102H
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
The Bridgestone Dueler A/T002 shows strong performance on paved roads. It handles wet surfaces well, ranking as the second-best tyre in the test on wet asphalt, and its performance in the dry is also solid, where it stands out as a very good dry-braking tyre. However, its overall ranking plummets to second-to-last place because of its capabilities on snow. In the snow evaluation, it was the weakest tyre in the entire test group across braking, traction, and handling, which led to its final score being downgraded.
Dry100%
Wet96.4%
Snow83.9%
Off road92.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better1st / 846 mBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 840.2 m+0.50 m
Wet CircleLower is better2nd / 813.55 s+0.17 s
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 892.1 km/h-7.40 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 82.88 m/sec2-0.64 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better8th / 812.8 m+1.90 m
Snow TractionLower is better8th / 81.76 s+0.31 s
Gravel TractionLower is better7th / 83.37 s+0.24 s
EU Label
C/C/72
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
13.1 kgs
Tread
9.8 mm
8th

BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

225/65 R17 102H
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
The BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A stands out for several negative reasons: it is the heaviest and most expensive tyre in the test. It also provides the least driving safety on both wet and dry roads, where it is by far the weakest performer, leading to a major downgrade in its overall score. In stark contrast, the tyre performs surprisingly well on snow, ranking as the second-best in that specific category. The test concludes that this tyre is an extreme example of the difficulty in engineering a single product to perform well in all weather conditions.
Dry93.3%
Wet85.2%
Snow100%
Off road95.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better8th / 849.3 m+3.30 m
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 848.8 m+9.10 m
Wet CircleLower is better8th / 814.33 s+0.95 s
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 888 km/h-11.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better8th / 82.28 m/sec2-1.24 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 810.9 mBest in this discipline
Snow TractionLower is better1st / 81.45 sBest in this discipline
Gravel TractionLower is better4th / 83.29 s+0.16 s
EU Label
E/E/72
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
15.1 kgs
Tread
10.1 mm

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