The Falken Wildpeak AT4W emerged as the top performer, offering a standout combination of comfort, low noise, and reliable handling on paved roads. It excelled in dry conditions, delivering the shortest braking distances, and showed confidence in wet and off-road scenarios. Its snow performance, however, left room for improvement, ranking last in both braking and handling on snowy surfaces. While it provided reliable off-road traction, it couldn’t quite match the grip of the BFGoodrich in extreme conditions. With cutting-edge design and a 60,000-mile warranty, the AT4W impressed across key categories, securing its position as the overall winner despite its snow-related shortcomings.

The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 secured second place with its impressive off-road grip, recording the fastest times on dirt tracks. It excelled in snow performance, leading the braking tests and ranking second in handling. The tire also demonstrated strong resistance to aquaplaning and maintained reasonable noise levels at moderate speeds. Its firm construction, however, created challenges over rough terrain and bumps, both on and off the road. The KO2 struggled in dry conditions, showing the longest braking distances and noticeable understeer in wet handling. Though one of the older models in the lineup, the KO2 remains a strong contender, particularly in off-road and snowy conditions. While its on-road performance was not the best, it delivered a capable and balanced option for mixed use.

The Kumho Road Venture AT52 claimed third place, standing out with its impressive performance in wet conditions, where it achieved the best braking and handling times. It offered precise steering and maintained low noise levels, with strong grip across various scenarios. However, its firm construction resulted in a less comfortable ride, particularly over rough surfaces, and reduced stability when recovering from slides. It also had the lowest aquaplaning resistance and scored the least for comfort within the group. Designed with a focus on on-road performance, the AT52 impressed with its sharp handling and excellent wet grip. While it performed adequately off-road, its firm nature and comfort trade-offs make it more suited to vehicles primarily driven on pavement.

The Toyo Open Country AT III delivered a commendable performance in snowy conditions, leading the snow handling test and securing second place in snow braking. It provided good comfort and remained quiet at moderate speeds. However, it struggled in wet conditions, recording the longest braking distances—11% longer than the leader—and exhibited understeer. Additionally, it was the most expensive tire in the group when calculated by cost per mile based on its warranty. While the Open Country AT III stood out in snow performance and everyday comfort, its shortcomings in wet conditions and higher price ultimately placed it lower in the rankings.

The Nitto Recon Grappler AT showed strong aquaplaning resistance, leading the group in water evacuation, and delivered good front-end grip off-road. It provided decent comfort and balanced handling across various conditions. However, noise levels were a major drawback, becoming intrusive at most speeds and particularly loud at high speeds. Additionally, it was the only tire in the test without a severe snow rating, limiting its versatility in winter conditions. While the Recon Grappler demonstrated solid all-terrain capabilities, especially in wet conditions, its high noise levels and lack of snow certification ultimately reduced its appeal in the final rankings.