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Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 vs Toyo Open Country A/T II — 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
Noise
–
Treadwear
85
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Toyo Open Country A/T II tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
816 owner reviews
Dry
96
Wet
91
Snow
91
Comfort
93
Noise
89
Treadwear
92
Handling
93

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Toyo Open Country A/T II — better comfort, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 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) Open Country A/T II leads by 6
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
90
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
96
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek A/T3Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 95 65

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 10
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
81
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
91
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek A/T3Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 85 50

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 10
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
81
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
91
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek A/T3Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 90 45

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 13
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
80
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
93
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek A/T3Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 83 80

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
–
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 7
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
85
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
92
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek A/T3Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 93 75

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 10
A — Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
83
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
93
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek A/T3Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 83 60

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 vs Toyo Open Country A/T II: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Grandtrek A/T3Toyo Open Country A/T II
Relative Score 83 92
Dry 90 96
Wet 81 91
Snow 81 91
Comfort 80 93
Noise – 89
Treadwear 85 92
Handling 83 93

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Tire A

Tire B

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

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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 Toyo Open Country A/T II

The Toyo Open Country A/T II is widely regarded as a versatile, durable, and quiet all-terrain tire that excels in mixed-use scenarios, including towing and light-to-moderate off-roading. While the vast majority of users praise its longevity and highway comfort, a subset of owners reports persistent issues with high-speed balancing and inconsistent performance on slick, wet pavement.

Pros

  • Excellent highway comfort and low road noise for an all-terrain tire
  • Strong off-road capability in mud, sand, and loose rock
  • High durability and tread life when properly maintained
  • Predictable handling and stability while towing heavy loads

Cons

  • Persistent reports of vibration and difficulty achieving a proper high-speed balance
  • Inconsistent traction on wet or freshly rained-on pavement
  • Potential for uneven tread wear if rotation and pressure are not strictly managed
  • Some users find the compound too stiff for optimal grip in icy or packed snow conditions

Observations

  • Heavy-duty truck owners (e.g., Ram 2500/3500) report excellent towing stability, provided tire pressures are adjusted using the 'chalk test' to prevent center-tread wear.
  • Users opting for 'C' load ratings on lighter vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler report a more comfortable ride but note 'squishy' sidewalls during off-road deflation compared to 'E' load versions.
  • Owners of smaller SUVs and crossovers (e.g., Subaru Crosstrek) generally find the tire to be a significant aesthetic and functional upgrade over stock tires with minimal noise penalty.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 B · Toyo Open Country A/T II
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tires—
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Toyo

Winner: Toyo Open Country A/T II — better comfort, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 93 vs 80 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 91 vs 81 on wet.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 91 vs 81 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 93 vs 83 on handling.

Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
Tire B · Toyo Open Country A/T II

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.