Tire Rack's 2024 on-road test of all-terrain tyres takes twelve tyres from three categories (on-road, off-road and rugged all-terrain) and asks how they cope with everyday driving on a 2024 Toyota Tacoma in 265/70 R17. Alongside the road ride and the wet and dry track tests, a later winter round added snow handling. The Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT finished first on Tire Rack's overall rating, with one of the best road rides in the test and strong wet grip, ahead of the Vredestein Pinza AT and the Nitto Terra Grappler G3.
The Terra Grappler G3 was the standout on wet and dry tarmac, with the shortest braking on both surfaces and the fastest wet lap, but it was the slowest round the snow course and less refined on the road. The Pinza AT was the most comfortable and the quietest tyre in the test. Among the off-road all-terrain tyres the Falken WildPeak A/T4W placed highest, while the Nitto Recon Grappler A/T was quiet on the road but had the weakest wet grip of the group. The Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 finished last.
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
- 97 → 0 km/h
- Wet Braking
- 97 → 0 km/h
Tire Rack test on-road, off-road and rugged all-terrain tyres back to back on the same truck, which is what makes the trade-offs between the categories visible. The order here follows their Total Overall Rating, which combines the road ride with the wet and dry track and leaves out the winter round. Four of the tyres were tested in LT sizes: the BFGoodrich KO3, Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT, Nitto Recon Grappler A/T and Yokohama Geolandar A/T4. For the full driver commentary, the subjective track scores and the snow and ice figures we haven't reproduced here, read Tire Rack's original test.
Wet
Wet Braking
Wet braking in meters (97 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48.16 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 50.9 m | +2.74 m | 30 km/h | |
| 51.82 m | +3.66 m | 35 km/h | |
| 52.12 m | +3.96 m | 36 km/h | |
| 52.43 m | +4.27 m | 37 km/h | |
| 52.43 m | +4.27 m | 37 km/h | |
| 53.95 m | +5.79 m | 43 km/h | |
| 54.86 m | +6.70 m | 45 km/h | |
| 56.08 m | +7.92 m | 49 km/h | |
| 58.22 m | +10.06 m | 54 km/h | |
| 58.52 m | +10.36 m | 55 km/h | |
| 58.52 m | +10.36 m | 55 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 21.5% (10.36 m ≈ 2.3 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Nitto Recon Grappler AT would still be travelling at 55 km/h when the Nitto Terra Grappler G3 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet Handling
Wet handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 36.35 s | Best | |
| 37.28 s | +0.93 s | |
| 37.73 s | +1.38 s | |
| 37.89 s | +1.54 s | |
| 38.2 s | +1.85 s | |
| 39.51 s | +3.16 s | |
| 39.81 s | +3.46 s | |
| 40.35 s | +4.00 s | |
| 40.45 s | +4.10 s | |
| 40.65 s | +4.30 s | |
| 41.17 s | +4.82 s | |
| 41.22 s | +4.87 s |
The difference between best and worst was 13.4% (4.87 s).
Wet Circle
Average cornering G force in the wet
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61 g | Best | |
| 0.59 g | -0.02 g | |
| 0.58 g | -0.03 g | |
| 0.58 g | -0.03 g | |
| 0.57 g | -0.04 g | |
| 0.53 g | -0.08 g | |
| 0.53 g | -0.08 g | |
| 0.53 g | -0.08 g | |
| 0.52 g | -0.09 g | |
| 0.51 g | -0.10 g | |
| 0.5 g | -0.11 g | |
| 0.48 g | -0.13 g |
The difference between best and worst was 21.3% (0.13 g).
Dry
Dry Braking
Dry braking in meters (97 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38.4 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 40.23 m | +1.83 m | 28 km/h | |
| 40.54 m | +2.14 m | 30 km/h | |
| 40.84 m | +2.44 m | 32 km/h | |
| 40.84 m | +2.44 m | 32 km/h | |
| 41.76 m | +3.36 m | 37 km/h | |
| 41.76 m | +3.36 m | 37 km/h | |
| 42.37 m | +3.97 m | 40 km/h | |
| 42.67 m | +4.27 m | 41 km/h | |
| 42.98 m | +4.58 m | 42 km/h | |
| 42.98 m | +4.58 m | 42 km/h | |
| 42.98 m | +4.58 m | 42 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 11.9% (4.58 m ≈ 1 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Yokohama Geolandar AT4 would still be travelling at 42 km/h when the Nitto Terra Grappler G3 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Dry Circle
Average cornering G force in the dry
Higher is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 g | Best | |
| 0.74 g | Best | |
| 0.72 g | -0.02 g | |
| 0.72 g | -0.02 g | |
| 0.72 g | -0.02 g | |
| 0.72 g | -0.02 g | |
| 0.71 g | -0.03 g | |
| 0.71 g | -0.03 g | |
| 0.7 g | -0.04 g | |
| 0.7 g | -0.04 g | |
| 0.7 g | -0.04 g | |
| 0.69 g | -0.05 g |
The difference between best and worst was 6.8% (0.05 g).
On the Road
Subj. Road Score
Subjective Real World Driving Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 Points | Best | |
| 7.25 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 7.25 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 6.75 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 13.3% (1 Points).
Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 Points | Best | |
| 7.25 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.25 Points | -1.25 Points | |
| 6 Points | -1.50 Points | |
| 6 Points | -1.50 Points | |
| 5.5 Points | -2.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 26.7% (2 Points).
Subj. Noise
Subjective in car noise levels
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 Points | Best | |
| 7 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 6.75 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6 Points | -1.50 Points | |
| 6 Points | -1.50 Points | |
| 5.75 Points | -1.75 Points | |
| 5.75 Points | -1.75 Points | |
| 5.5 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 5.25 Points | -2.25 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 30% (2.25 Points).
Snow
Snow Handling
Snow handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 26.25 s | Best | |
| 26.9 s | +0.65 s | |
| 27.05 s | +0.80 s | |
| 27.16 s | +0.91 s | |
| 27.45 s | +1.20 s | |
| 27.64 s | +1.39 s | |
| 27.68 s | +1.43 s | |
| 27.69 s | +1.44 s | |
| 27.94 s | +1.69 s | |
| 27.97 s | +1.72 s | |
| 28.25 s | +2.00 s | |
| 29.93 s | +3.68 s |
The difference between best and worst was 14% (3.68 s).
Results
Cooper Discoverer Road Trail AT
265/70 R17 115TCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 4th / 12 | 40.84 m | +2.44 m |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 1st / 12 | 0.74 g | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 4th / 12 | 7 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 5th / 12 | 52.43 m | +4.27 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 2nd / 12 | 37.28 s | +0.93 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 2nd / 12 | 0.59 g | -0.02 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 8th / 12 | 27.69 s | +1.44 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 2nd / 12 | 7.25 Points | -0.25 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 2nd / 12 | 7 Points | -0.50 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Vredestein Pinza AT
265/70 R17 115TCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 12 | 40.54 m | +2.14 m |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 0.72 g | -0.02 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 4th / 12 | 7 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 12 | 51.82 m | +3.66 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 4th / 12 | 37.89 s | +1.54 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 0.58 g | -0.03 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 9th / 12 | 27.94 s | +1.69 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 1st / 12 | 7.5 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 1st / 12 | 7.5 Points | Best in this discipline |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Nitto Terra Grappler G3
265/70 R17 116T XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 1st / 12 | 38.4 m | Best in this discipline |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 1st / 12 | 0.74 g | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 1st / 12 | 48.16 m | Best in this discipline |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 1st / 12 | 36.35 s | Best in this discipline |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 1st / 12 | 0.61 g | Best in this discipline |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 12th / 12 | 29.93 s | +3.68 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 7th / 12 | 6 Points | -1.50 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent
265/70 R17 115TCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 6th / 12 | 41.76 m | +3.36 m |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 7th / 12 | 0.71 g | -0.03 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 4th / 12 | 7 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 12 | 50.9 m | +2.74 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 5th / 12 | 38.2 s | +1.85 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 0.58 g | -0.03 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 1st / 12 | 26.25 s | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 4th / 12 | 6.75 Points | -0.75 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Falken Wildpeak AT4W
265/70 R17 115TCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 12 | 40.23 m | +1.83 m |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 0.72 g | -0.02 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 8th / 12 | 6.75 Points | -0.75 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 4th / 12 | 52.12 m | +3.96 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 3rd / 12 | 37.73 s | +1.38 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 5th / 12 | 0.57 g | -0.04 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 5th / 12 | 27.45 s | +1.20 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 5th / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek
265/70 R17 116T XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 6th / 12 | 41.76 m | +3.36 m |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 0.72 g | -0.02 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 4th / 12 | 7 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 10th / 12 | 58.22 m | +10.06 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 6th / 12 | 39.51 s | +3.16 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 6th / 12 | 0.53 g | -0.08 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 3rd / 12 | 27.05 s | +0.80 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 11th / 12 | 5.5 Points | -2.00 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3
265/70 R17 123/120S LTCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 10th / 12 | 42.98 m | +4.58 m |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 12th / 12 | 0.69 g | -0.05 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 1st / 12 | 7.5 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 9th / 12 | 56.08 m | +7.92 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 10th / 12 | 40.65 s | +4.30 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 10th / 12 | 0.51 g | -0.10 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 11th / 12 | 28.25 s | +2.00 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 10th / 12 | 6 Points | -1.50 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 5.75 Points | -1.75 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme
265/70 R17 115TCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 4th / 12 | 40.84 m | +2.44 m |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 0.72 g | -0.02 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 5th / 12 | 52.43 m | +4.27 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 8th / 12 | 40.35 s | +4.00 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 6th / 12 | 0.53 g | -0.08 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 7th / 12 | 27.68 s | +1.43 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 5th / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Nitto Recon Grappler AT
265/70 R17 123/120S LTCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 9th / 12 | 42.67 m | +4.27 m |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 0.7 g | -0.04 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 2nd / 12 | 7.25 Points | -0.25 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 11th / 12 | 58.52 m | +10.36 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 12th / 12 | 41.22 s | +4.87 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 12th / 12 | 0.48 g | -0.13 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 6th / 12 | 27.64 s | +1.39 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 6.25 Points | -1.25 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 2nd / 12 | 7 Points | -0.50 Points |
Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT
265/70 R17 123/120R LTCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 8th / 12 | 42.37 m | +3.97 m |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 0.7 g | -0.04 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 2nd / 12 | 7.25 Points | -0.25 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 8th / 12 | 54.86 m | +6.70 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 7th / 12 | 39.81 s | +3.46 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 6th / 12 | 0.53 g | -0.08 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 2nd / 12 | 26.9 s | +0.65 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 12th / 12 | 5.5 Points | -2.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 12th / 12 | 5.25 Points | -2.25 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT
265/70 R17 116T XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 10th / 12 | 42.98 m | +4.58 m |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 7th / 12 | 0.71 g | -0.03 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 11th / 12 | 58.52 m | +10.36 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 11th / 12 | 41.17 s | +4.82 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 11th / 12 | 0.5 g | -0.11 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 10th / 12 | 27.97 s | +1.72 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 7th / 12 | 6 Points | -1.50 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Yokohama Geolandar AT4
265/70 R17 121/118S LTCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 10th / 12 | 42.98 m | +4.58 m |
| Dry CircleHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 0.7 g | -0.04 g |
| Subj. Road ScoreHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 6.5 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 7th / 12 | 53.95 m | +5.79 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 9th / 12 | 40.45 s | +4.10 s |
| Wet CircleHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 0.52 g | -0.09 g |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 4th / 12 | 27.16 s | +0.91 s |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 10th / 12 | 6 Points | -1.50 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 9th / 12 | 5.75 Points | -1.75 Points |
- 3PMSF
- Yes


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