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Toyo Open Country A/T II vs Toyo Open Country H/T — 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.

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.

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Tire B Toyo

Toyo Open Country H/T

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Toyo Open Country H/T tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
127 owner reviews
Dry
93
Wet
85
Snow
75
Comfort
88
Noise
90
Treadwear
88
Handling
89

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Toyo Open Country A/T II — better snow, wet 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 3
A — Toyo Open Country A/T II
96
B — Toyo Open Country H/T
93
Why this score
SourceOpen Country A/T IIOpen Country H/T
Tyre Reviews owners 65 70
SimpleTire owners – 92

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 6
A — Toyo Open Country A/T II
91
B — Toyo Open Country H/T
85
Why this score
SourceOpen Country A/T IIOpen Country H/T
Tyre Reviews owners 50 33
SimpleTire owners – 84

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 16
A — Toyo Open Country A/T II
91
B — Toyo Open Country H/T
75
Why this score
SourceOpen Country A/T IIOpen Country H/T
Tyre Reviews owners 45 –
SimpleTire owners – 74

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 5
A — Toyo Open Country A/T II
93
B — Toyo Open Country H/T
88
Why this score
SourceOpen Country A/T IIOpen Country H/T
Tyre Reviews owners 80 63
SimpleTire owners – 87

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country H/T leads by 1
A — Toyo Open Country A/T II
89
B — Toyo Open Country H/T
90
Why this score
SourceOpen Country A/T IIOpen Country H/T
SimpleTire owners – 90

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 4
A — Toyo Open Country A/T II
92
B — Toyo Open Country H/T
88
Why this score
SourceOpen Country A/T IIOpen Country H/T
Tyre Reviews owners 75 83
SimpleTire owners – 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 4
A — Toyo Open Country A/T II
93
B — Toyo Open Country H/T
89
Why this score
SourceOpen Country A/T IIOpen Country H/T
Tyre Reviews owners 60 51

Scores at a glance

Toyo Open Country A/T II vs Toyo Open Country H/T: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryToyo Open Country A/T IIToyo Open Country H/T
Relative Score 92 87
Dry 96 93
Wet 91 85
Snow 91 75
Comfort 93 88
Noise 89 90
Treadwear 92 88
Handling 93 89

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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.
Tire B Toyo Open Country H/T

The Toyo Open Country H/T is generally regarded as a durable, long-lasting highway tire that excels in dry conditions and offers a quiet, comfortable ride for daily commuting and light towing. However, user consensus is polarized regarding its wet-weather performance, with a significant number of drivers reporting poor traction, hydroplaning, and a lack of confidence in rain or snow as the tread wears down.

Pros

  • Excellent tread life and durability
  • Quiet and smooth ride quality on highways
  • Strong performance on dry pavement
  • Good value for the price point

Cons

  • Significant loss of wet-weather traction as tread wears
  • Vague steering feel and sidewall flex during cornering
  • Inconsistent performance in heavy snow or icy conditions
  • Reported hydroplaning at highway speeds

Observations

  • Drivers of heavier vehicles like motorhomes and full-size trucks appreciate the durability but occasionally note a 'wallowy' or vague handling feel.
  • Users of smaller SUVs (e.g., Forester, CR-V) frequently reported understeer and poor wet-road grip, suggesting the tire may be better suited for heavier truck applications than lighter crossovers.
  • Owners of high-torque diesel trucks report positive experiences with tread longevity, though some note the tire is not ideal for heavy-duty towing compared to specialized alternatives.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Toyo Open Country A/T II B · Toyo Open Country H/T
Category—All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available—5
Rim diameters—16″ – 20″
Tread depth—13.9/32″
Treadwear warranty—50,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Toyo

Toyo

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

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 91 vs 75 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 91 vs 85 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 93 vs 88 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 92 vs 88 on treadwear.

Tire A · Toyo Open Country A/T II
Tire B · Toyo Open Country H/T

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.