General Grabber AT3 vs General Grabber ATx: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the General Grabber AT3 and General Grabber ATx appear in 5 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the General Grabber AT3 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.
How the General Grabber ATx performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The General Grabber AT3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The General Grabber ATx still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose General Grabber AT3 if
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | General Grabber AT3 | General Grabber ATx |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 3.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 86 | 84.9 |
Tire Lab Score
General Grabber AT3
General Grabber ATx
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | General Grabber AT3 | General Grabber ATx | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 11 | Avg rank 3.0 11 | General Grabber ATx |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.2 | Avg rank 3.0 11 | General Grabber ATx |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.6 3 | Avg rank 3.3 11 | General Grabber ATx |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 5.0 | General Grabber ATx |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 11 | Avg rank 3.5 3 | General Grabber ATx |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | General Grabber AT3 |
💧 Wet: General Grabber AT3 vs General Grabber ATx
The General Grabber ATx wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.1 for the General Grabber AT3.
☀️ Dry: General Grabber AT3 vs General Grabber ATx
The General Grabber ATx wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.2 for the General Grabber AT3.
❄️ Snow: General Grabber AT3 vs General Grabber ATx
The General Grabber ATx wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.6 for the General Grabber AT3.
🧊 Ice: General Grabber AT3 vs General Grabber ATx
The General Grabber ATx wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the General Grabber AT3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: General Grabber AT3 vs General Grabber ATx
The General Grabber ATx wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.0 for the General Grabber AT3.
🔋 Efficiency: General Grabber AT3 vs General Grabber ATx
The General Grabber AT3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 2.0 for the General Grabber ATx.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, General Grabber AT3 or General Grabber ATx?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the General Grabber ATx ranks higher on average than the General Grabber AT3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The General Grabber ATx averages a better dry-braking rank than the General Grabber AT3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the General Grabber ATx ranks better than the General Grabber AT3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
General Grabber AT3 appears in 3 independent tests, General Grabber ATx in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
