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Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 vs Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Dunlop

Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3

All Season Premium Touring tires

Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
4 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
81
Snow
81
Comfort
80
Treadwear
85
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Dunlop

Dunlop Grandtrek ST1

All Season Premium Touring tires

Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
85
Snow
–
Comfort
60
Treadwear
55
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 if wet matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

6 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek A/T3 leads by 10
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
90
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
80
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek A/T3Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 95 80

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grandtrek ST1 leads by 4
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
81
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
85
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek A/T3Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 85 85

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
81
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
–
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek A/T3Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 90 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek A/T3 leads by 20
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
80
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
60
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek A/T3Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 83 60

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grandtrek A/T3 leads by 30
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
85
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
55
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek A/T3Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 93 55

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek A/T3 leads by 13
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
83
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
70
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek A/T3Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 83 70

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 vs Dunlop Grandtrek ST1: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Grandtrek A/T3Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
Relative Score 84 70
Dry 90 80
Wet 81 85
Snow 81 –
Comfort 80 60
Treadwear 85 55
Handling 83 70

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3

The Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 is generally regarded as a capable and reliable all-terrain tire that balances on-road comfort with off-road durability. Users frequently praise its significant improvement in traction over factory-fitted tires and appreciate its surprisingly quiet performance for an A/T tread pattern.

Pros

  • Excellent on-road grip and handling stability
  • Quiet operation compared to typical all-terrain competitors
  • Robust construction with reinforced sidewalls
  • Significant improvement in wet weather traction over standard tires

Cons

  • Reduced grip on specific surfaces like smooth, wet cement
  • Increased road noise as the tread wears down
  • Limited performance in extreme off-road conditions

Observations

  • Users fitting these to mid-size SUVs like the BMW X3 report success in finding a tougher, more versatile tire for occasional off-road use without sacrificing daily drivability.
  • Owners of heavier utility vehicles like the Isuzu Trooper note that the reinforced sidewalls provide good steering feedback and comfort.
Tire B Dunlop Grandtrek ST1

The Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 receives mixed feedback, with users initially impressed by its handling characteristics but ultimately disappointed by its longevity. While the tire offers competent traction and lateral stability on both paved and unpaved surfaces, its rapid tread degradation significantly undermines its value proposition.

Pros

  • Strong lateral stability during cornering
  • Reliable traction on gravel and sand surfaces
  • Competent wet weather grip

Cons

  • Extremely poor tread life
  • Premature wear occurring in under 10,000 miles
  • High cost-per-mile due to lack of durability

Observations

  • Users operating small SUVs on mixed-terrain, including gravel and country roads, report significantly accelerated wear patterns.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 B · Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Dunlop

Winner: Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 if wet matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 scores 85 vs 55 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 scores 80 vs 60 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 scores 83 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 scores 90 vs 80 on dry.

Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
Tire B · Dunlop Grandtrek ST1

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.