Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 vs General Grabber AT3
- TR Score
- 8.0/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 10
- TR Score
- 7.2/10
- Owners say
- 81% · 30
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the General Grabber AT3 finished ahead 2 times and the Dueler All Terrain AT002 not once. The Dueler All Terrain AT002 held 13.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning; the Grabber AT3 stopped 18.7% shorter on snow.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose General Grabber AT3 for regions with regular snow, frequent wet conditions, and a quieter, more comfortable ride. Pick Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 if you prioritize dry-road stopping, high-speed wet stability via aquaplaning resistance, efficiency, and occasional gravel use with minimal winter exposure.
Where the Dueler All Terrain AT002 is stronger
- Class-leading dry braking and strong dry handling
- Exceptional aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Very low rolling resistance (efficiency)
Where the Grabber AT3 is stronger
- Excellent snow performance (braking, traction, handling)
- Secure wet-road behavior and handling
- Refined ride with lower noise
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Dueler All Terrain AT002 vs Grabber AT3 at a glance
| Category | Dueler All Terrain AT002 | Gap | Grabber AT3 |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 0 | 2 | |
| Dry3 measurements | 3 | The Dueler All Terrain AT002 stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 0 |
| Wet9 measurements | 6 | The Dueler All Terrain AT002 held 13.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning (2 tests) | 3 |
| Snow5 measurements | 0 | The Grabber AT3 stopped 18.7% shorter on snow (2 tests) | 5 |
| Off road6 measurements | 2 | 4 | |
| Comfort1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Value1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.0/10 | The Dueler All Terrain AT002 by 0.8 | 7.2/10 |
| Owner rating10 and 30 reviews | 80% | Too close to call | 81% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 89% | Too close to call | 89% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 46 | 37 sizes made in both | 77 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 2 tests, 2024 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Dueler All Terrain AT002 | Field | Grabber AT3 |
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| 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | P7 of 8 | P3 of 8 | |
| Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] | P5 of 7 | P3 of 7 |
Performance profile
5 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Dueler All Terrain AT002
Grabber AT3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 15 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Dueler All Terrain AT002
Grabber AT3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Dueler All Terrain AT002
Grabber AT3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Dueler All Terrain AT002 80% from 10 reviews and the Grabber AT3 81% from 30. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Dueler All Terrain AT002 | Gap | Grabber AT3 | Wins | ||||||||
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| 44.15 | 3.6% | 45.8 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 89.2 | 1.6% | 87.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 40.35 | 0.9% | 40.75 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 75 | 2.4% | 76.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 6.53 | 1.9% | 6.41 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 13.55 | 1.7% | 13.79 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 79.1 | 5.3% | 76.1 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 6.14 | 13.6% | 5.24 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 24.4 | 18.7% | 19.2 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 1.76 | 11.9% | 1.55 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 3.22 | 14.9% | 3.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 55.7 | 16.2% | 64.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 65 | 3.3% | 62.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 12.1 | 3.3% | 11.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 4.23 | 1.9% | 4.15 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 3.37 | 1.5% | 3.32 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 1.85 | 2.7% | 1.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 0.92 | 2.2% | 0.94 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 72.9 | 2 dB | 70.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 9 | 3.2% | 9.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Dueler All Terrain AT002 scores 8 and the Grabber AT3 7.2 out of 10.
| Dueler All Terrain AT002 | Category | Grabber AT3 | ||
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| 92 | Dry | 24 | ||
| 70 | Wet | 38 | ||
| 31 | Comfort | 92 | ||
| 64 | Value | 38 | ||
| 8 | Snow | 83 | ||
| 30 | Off road | 22 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Dueler All Terrain AT002 | Category | Grabber AT3 | ||
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| 8 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.2 | Wet Grip | 7.8 | ||
| 7.4 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 6.9 | Handling | 7.4 | ||
| 6.2 | Wear | 8.9 | ||
| 8.5 | Comfort | 8.5 | ||
| 8 | Snow Grip | 8.1 | ||
| 8.3 | Ice Grip | 6.4 | ||
Owners rate the Dueler All Terrain AT002 80% from 10 reviews and the Grabber AT3 81% from 30. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002
- 80%from 10 reviews
- 89%would buy again
- 125,601 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers of the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 largely report excellent wet and dry grip, confident handling, and surprisingly low noise for an all-terrain, with comfort and fuel economy close to road tyres. Several praise snow and mild off-road traction and even tread wear. A minority critique notes soft sidewalls, mid-corner grip/understeer, and increased noise on older/gravel surfaces. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with road manners and wet grip as standout strengths.
- wet grip
- low road noise
- comfort
- dry grip
- mid-corner grip/understeer
- soft sidewalls/floaty feel
- noise on rough/gravel surfaces
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 10 Dueler All Terrain AT002 reviewsI've been driving the Dueler on a 2024 Ford Ranger for five months. 255/60 R18 tires on the original rims. TUV registration is no problem, no speedometer adjustment required.
First impressions before the onset of winter showed no noticeable change in driving noise. Yeah! Fuel consumption only increased by 0.3-0.5 L/100 km, depending on driving style. I drive quite defensively, never felt unsafe. Always felt like I had reserves. Tires provide good footfeel. Only had a few snowy days, but good grip even on snow. Didn't drive on ice. Highly recommend! I'll stick with the Dueler, don't want to change.
General Grabber AT3
- 81%from 30 reviews
- 89%would buy again
- 1,143,000 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally report the General Grabber AT3 as a quiet, comfortable all-terrain tyre with strong on-road manners and impressive longevity, often delivering 40-60k+ miles with even wear. Many also praise confident wet grip and very capable traction in snow and general off-road use (tracks, gravel, grass, sand). The most consistent downsides are reduced capability in very deep/claggy mud or boggy grass and weaker traction/control on ice or compacted snow compared with true winter-focused options.
- Low road noise for an A/T tyre
- Long tread life / good wear
- Good wet-road grip and braking
- Strong snow performance (especially fresh/deep snow)
- Limited traction/clearing in deep mud, clay, or boggy grass
- Poor grip and confidence on ice or compacted snow
Summarised by AI from 25 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 30 Grabber AT3 reviewsFitted on a Dacia Duster Dci with a lift kit used on daily commute to work and weekend activities.
Very good on dry and not noisy at all as the cooper's already have.
Average to poor on mud terrain (worst than Maxxis Wormdrive for sure) that is why i am going on MT'sVery good on dirt roads, also rocks and everything, never punned or teared apart.
Good tires i will keep them as second set, will buy them again.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 46 sizes of the Dueler All Terrain AT002 and 77 of the Grabber AT3, 37 of them made in both.
| Category | Dueler All Terrain AT002 | Grabber AT3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 46 sizes, 8 to 19 inch | 77 sizes, 15 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 37 sizes 195/80 R15205/70 R15215/75 R15215/80 R15225/70 R15225/75 R15235/75 R15255/70 R15265/70 R15205/80 R16215/65 R16215/70 R16and 25 more | |
| EU label wet grip | C92%B8% | D43%C41%B15%E1%A1% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C66%B24%D10% | D70%E26%C3% |
| EU label noise | 71-73 dB B97%A3% | 72-75 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 58 of 71 | 185 of 185 |
| On the market since | 2022 | 2016 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Dueler AT 001 (2016) | General GRABBER AT2 (2017) |
| Replaced by | - | General Grabber AT3 Plus |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits two popular all-terrain, all-season SUV/4x4 options against each other: Bridgestone's road-leaning Dueler All Terrain AT002 and General's more winter-capable Grabber AT3. Across two independent tests (ADAC 2025 and a 2024 multi-surface comparison), the tyres trade blows on-road and off-road, but diverge sharply in winter capability.
The AT002 consistently shines on paved surfaces with class-leading dry braking and strong aquaplaning resistance, while the Grabber AT3 delivers the better all-round package thanks to excellent snow performance, secure wet handling, and superior refinement. If you routinely see snow, the gap is meaningful; if you prioritize on-road stability and efficiency in mixed weather with minimal snow, Bridgestone fights back convincingly.
Conclusion
Patterns across both tests are clear: the General Grabber AT3 is the safer year-round choice where winter matters, finishing 3/8 at ADAC versus the Bridgestone's 7/8 due to the AT002's pronounced snow deficit. In the 2024 test, General again ranked higher overall (3/7 vs 5/7) on the strength of snow braking (27.3 m vs 36.0 m), snow handling (+16%), and calmer manners (70.9 dB). Wet handling also favored General, though Bridgestone offset some of that with outstanding aquaplaning resistance.
Bridgestone's value lies in its road focus: best dry braking (42.3 m), sharper dry handling, stellar straight and curved aquaplaning margins (+11% and +21%), very low rolling resistance, and slightly better performance on gravel. For drivers rarely encountering snow who want crisp road behavior and efficiency, it's a strong pick. For mixed climates with regular winter use-and for those who value comfort and quiet-the Grabber AT3 is the more complete, confidence-inspiring option.
Dueler All Terrain AT002 vs Grabber AT3: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 or the General Grabber AT3 the better tyre?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the General Grabber AT3 finished ahead 2 times and the Dueler All Terrain AT002 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Dueler All Terrain AT002 scores 8 and the Grabber AT3 7.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Dueler All Terrain AT002 or the Grabber AT3?
The Dueler All Terrain AT002 led 6 of the 9 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 13.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Dueler All Terrain AT002 led 3 of the 3 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Grabber AT3 led 5 of the 5 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 18.7% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.5/10 for the Dueler All Terrain AT002 and 8.5/10 for the Grabber AT3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Dueler All Terrain AT002 80% from 10 reviews and the Grabber AT3 81% from 30. 89% of Dueler All Terrain AT002 owners would buy it again, against 89% for the Grabber AT3.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Dueler All Terrain AT002 is made in 46 sizes (8 to 19 inch) and the Grabber AT3 in 77 (15 to 22 inch). 37 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Dueler All Terrain AT002 is graded C for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Grabber AT3 D and D.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Dueler All Terrain AT002 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2022, the Grabber AT3 in 2016. The Dueler All Terrain AT002 replaced the Bridgestone Dueler AT 001. The Grabber AT3 replaced the General GRABBER AT2.
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