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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

General Grabber GT vs Toyo Open Country A/T II — Compared (September 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 General

General Grabber GT

Summer High Performance tires

General Grabber GT tread pattern
Objective (60%)
76/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
81/100
17 owner reviews
Dry
84
Wet
84
Snow
–
Comfort
81
Noise
85
Treadwear
88
Handling
75

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 handling, dry and comfort. 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 12
A — General Grabber GT
84
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
96
Why this score
SourceGrabber GTOpen Country A/T II
Professional tests (TWG score) 81 –
Tyre Reviews owners 89 65

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 7
A — General Grabber GT
84
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
91
Why this score
SourceGrabber GTOpen Country A/T II
Professional tests (TWG score) 86 –
Tyre Reviews owners 81 50

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — General Grabber GT
–
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
91
Why this score
SourceGrabber GTOpen Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners – 45

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 12
A — General Grabber GT
81
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
93
Why this score
SourceGrabber GTOpen Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 81 80

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 4
A — General Grabber GT
85
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
89
Why this score
SourceGrabber GTOpen Country A/T II
Professional tests (TWG score) 85 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 4
A — General Grabber GT
88
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
92
Why this score
SourceGrabber GTOpen Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 88 75

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 18
A — General Grabber GT
75
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
93
Why this score
SourceGrabber GTOpen Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 75 60
DriverReviews owners 86 –

Scores at a glance

General Grabber GT vs Toyo Open Country A/T II: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGeneral Grabber GTToyo Open Country A/T II
Relative Score 83 92
Dry 84 96
Wet 84 91
Snow – 91
Comfort 81 93
Noise 85 89
Treadwear 88 92
Handling 75 93

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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 General Grabber GT

The General Grabber GT is widely regarded as a high-value, durable tire that excels in longevity and provides reliable performance across various road conditions. While most users praise its exceptional tread life and versatility for light off-road or towing tasks, some report concerns regarding wet-weather grip as the tire ages and occasional susceptibility to sidewall punctures.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread longevity and high mileage performance
  • Strong value-for-money proposition
  • Reliable traction for towing and light off-road use
  • Solid handling and steering feedback in dry conditions

Cons

  • Potential decline in wet-weather grip as the tread wears down
  • Reports of sidewall vulnerability to sharp debris
  • Increased road noise reported by some users
  • Occasional uneven wear patterns

Observations

  • Users frequently highlight the tire's effectiveness for towing heavy loads, such as caravans, across soft or boggy terrain.
  • The tire is noted as a popular, cost-effective alternative to premium OEM tires on SUVs and 4x4 vehicles.
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 · General Grabber GT B · Toyo Open Country A/T II
CategorySummer High Performance tires—
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

General

Toyo

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

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 93 vs 75 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 96 vs 84 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 93 vs 81 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 91 vs 84 on wet.

Tire A · General Grabber GT
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.