The all-terrain tire market has a crowded middle: dozens of options promising highway manners plus real off-road grip, priced between budget imports and name-brand flagships. The Advanta ATX-850 sits in that middle. For most truck and SUV owners, the useful question isn’t whether it can match a BFGoodrich KO2 on a technical trail. It’s what you actually get for the lower price, and what you give up.
How this review was put together: We have not tested the ATX-850 ourselves. This review is based on Advanta’s own product information, retailer size listings, Consumer Reports’ test listing, and the owner reviews we could find. Every source is linked in the text and in the Sources section at the end. Specs, warranty terms and prices were checked on October 20, 2026.
At a Glance
| Category | Summary |
|---|---|
| Best for | Truck and SUV owners who want a snow-rated all-terrain tire at a lower price than some name-brand rivals |
| Not ideal for | Drivers who want the longest treadwear warranty or a tire with a large body of published test results |
| Price range | About $180–$325 per tire, depending on size (checked October 2026) |
| Main strengths | 3PMSF severe-snow certification, 50,000-mile warranty on both P-metric and LT sizes, wide size range (15″–22″) |
| Main limitations | Shorter warranty than some rivals, very few owner reviews, independent test scores not publicly available |
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Quick Specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Tire Type | All-Terrain (AT), P-metric and LT sizes |
| Available Sizes | 15″–22″ rim diameters |
| Speed Rating | S (112 mph) or T (118 mph), depending on size |
| Load Index | Varies by size, up to 123 (3,415 lbs per tire) on LT sizes |
| UTQG Rating | 500 Treadwear / A Traction / A Temperature (P-metric sizes; LT sizes are not UTQG-graded) |
| Treadwear Warranty | 50,000 miles, limited (P-metric and LT sizes) |
| New Tread Depth | 13/32″–15/32″, depending on size |
| Sidewall | Black sidewall (BSW) |
| 3PMSF Certified | Yes |
Spec sources: Advanta for warranty and 3PMSF certification; retailer size listings for UTQG, load index and tread depth. Links are in the Sources section at the end.
Who Makes the ATX-850
Advanta is a private-label brand. According to SlashGear, U.S. AutoForce of Appleton, Wisconsin, is its exclusive U.S. distributor, and the tires are produced by American Pacific Industries, which uses its own plants and manufacturing partners across Asia and the U.S. Advanta tires are sold through dealers rather than directly to consumers. The DOT code on the sidewall shows where a specific tire was made.
What Advanta Says About the Design
These are the manufacturer’s claims, from Advanta’s ATX-850 page. We list them so you know what the tread is designed to do, not as independent findings.
- Open, aggressive shoulder: intended for stability and traction in all weather.
- Trapezoidal shoulder claws: meant to add bite in snow and mud and help dissipate heat.
- Stone ejectors: designed to keep gravel from lodging in the grooves on rough roads.
- Jagged-edge tread blocks: aimed at grip on ice and mud.
- Zig-zag grooves and a continuous center block: intended for on-road grip and steering response.
Snow Rating
The ATX-850 carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, which means it passed a standardized snow-traction test rather than simply being marketed as snow-capable. That is a meaningful step up from all-terrain tires with only an M+S marking. It is still not a dedicated winter tire: 3PMSF measures traction on packed snow, not grip on ice, so drivers who face regular ice should plan on winter tires.
Independent Testing
Consumer Reports includes the ATX-850 in its all-terrain truck tire test program, tested in size 275/60R20. Its scores for braking, handling, noise, ride comfort and tread life are available to members only, so we can’t report them here. We didn’t find any other published independent test of this tire as of October 2026. If performance data matters to your decision, the Consumer Reports results are the place to look.
What Owners Say
There are very few public owner reviews of the ATX-850, too few to draw firm conclusions from. The two reviews on Priority Tire (4.0 out of 5 average, checked October 2026) both focus on tread life in demanding use. One owner ran them on a heavy-duty service truck and got a little over a year, which he linked to worn shocks and balancing. The other reported about 10,000 miles on gravel and felt earlier Advanta tires had lasted longer. A single review on ExtremeTerrain gives it 2 out of 5 without comment.
Neither of the Priority Tire reviews describes typical light-truck or SUV use, so treat them as a caution about hard work-truck duty rather than a verdict on everyday tread life.
Price and Value
Prices vary widely by size. In October 2026 we found the ATX-850 at $179.99 per tire in 265/70R17 at Priority Tire, $247.99 in 235/85R16 at ExtremeTerrain, and $324.60 in 245/70R17 at Arkon Off-Road. The LT version of the 265/70R17 was $233 at ThreePiece.
One way to compare value is cost per warranted mile. At $179.99 per tire in 265/70R17, a set of four costs about $720, or about 1.4 cents per mile over the 50,000-mile warranty. The General Grabber A/TX in the same size was $248.99 at Farm & Fleet, about $996 a set, or about 1.7 cents per mile over its 60,000-mile warranty. Warranty mileage isn’t a promise of real-world wear, but it’s the fairest like-for-like comparison available.
How the ATX-850 Compares to Other All-Terrain Tires
We haven’t driven any of these tires back to back, so this comparison sticks to what can be checked: price, warranty and snow rating.
Advanta ATX-850 vs. Falken Wildpeak AT3W
The Falken Wildpeak AT3W is 3PMSF-rated and carries a 50,000- to 55,000-mile limited treadwear warranty depending on size, according to Discount Tire. Its coverage matches or slightly exceeds the Advanta’s.
Advanta ATX-850 vs. Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
The Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S carries a 65,000-mile treadwear warranty and the 3PMSF rating, according to Just Tires, which listed it at $200.99 per tire in 265/70R16 in October 2026. That is 15,000 miles more coverage than the Advanta. Drivers who put most of their miles on pavement and want the longest warranty should look at the Cooper first.
Advanta ATX-850 vs. General Grabber A/TX
The General Grabber A/TX carries a 60,000-mile treadwear warranty, 10,000 miles more than the Advanta, and was listed at $248.99 per tire in 265/70R17 at Farm & Fleet in October 2026. That is about $69 more per tire than the ATX-850 in the same size. The price gap is the main reason to choose the Advanta; the longer warranty is the main reason to choose the General.
Advanta ATX-850 vs. BFGoodrich KO2
The KO2 is the segment’s best-known all-terrain tire. Its 50,000-mile treadwear warranty is the same as the Advanta’s, but it sells for considerably more: $318.99 per tire in LT285/70R17 at Farm & Fleet in October 2026. Buyers pay that premium for the KO2’s long track record; on warranty coverage alone, the Advanta gives up nothing.
| Tire | Price per tire (size, retailer) | Treadwear warranty |
|---|---|---|
| Advanta ATX-850 | $179.99 (265/70R17, Priority Tire) | 50,000 mi |
| Falken Wildpeak AT3W | $127–$487 depending on size (Discount Tire) | 50,000–55,000 mi |
| Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S | $200.99 (265/70R16, Just Tires) | 65,000 mi |
| General Grabber A/TX | $248.99 (265/70R17, Farm & Fleet) | 60,000 mi |
| BFGoodrich KO2 | $318.99 (LT285/70R17, Farm & Fleet) | 50,000 mi |
Who Should Consider the ATX-850
Consider it if:
- You want a 3PMSF-rated all-terrain tire and price matters more than having the longest warranty.
- You need an LT size: the 50,000-mile warranty applies to LT sizes as well as P-metric sizes.
- You have a local Advanta dealer and can compare its installed price against name-brand options in your exact size.
Look elsewhere if:
- Treadwear warranty is a priority: the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S (65,000 miles) and General Grabber A/TX (60,000 miles) offer more.
- You want plenty of published test data and owner feedback before you buy.
- You drive regularly on ice; a 3PMSF all-terrain is not a substitute for dedicated winter tires.
Bottom Line
On paper, the Advanta ATX-850 offers the features most all-terrain buyers check first: severe-snow certification, a 50,000-mile warranty that covers LT sizes too, and a wide size range. In the one size where we could compare like for like, 265/70R17, it cost about $69 less per tire than the General Grabber A/TX. What it lacks is evidence. Public owner reviews are scarce and independent test scores sit behind a paywall. If you’re choosing between it and a better-documented rival at a similar installed price, the better-documented tire is the safer bet. If the Advanta is meaningfully cheaper in your size, its specs and warranty make it a reasonable choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Advanta backs it with a 50,000-mile limited treadwear warranty on both P-metric and LT sizes. We haven’t found enough owner reports to say how long it typically lasts in everyday use; the few reviews available describe shorter life under heavy work-truck and gravel use.
Yes. It carries the 3PMSF symbol, so it has passed a standardized snow-traction test. That makes it more capable in snow than all-terrain tires without the rating, but it is not a replacement for a dedicated winter tire, especially on ice.
We don’t have noise data we can share. Consumer Reports rates noise in its test of the ATX-850, but its scores are available to members only. As a general rule, aggressive all-terrain tread is louder than a highway tire and quieter than a mud-terrain tire.
Advanta is a private-label brand distributed in the U.S. by U.S. AutoForce. The tires are produced by American Pacific Industries at its own plants and through partners in Asia and the U.S., and are sold through dealers.
It cost less in the one size we could compare directly (about $69 less per tire than the General Grabber A/TX in 265/70R17 in October 2026) and matches the KO2’s 50,000-mile warranty, but trails the General and Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S on warranty coverage.
Michelin is clearly stronger: it is better in the wet, quieter, more capable in winter and backed by longer treadwear warranties. Advanta’s advantage is price, with good dry handling for everyday driving.
Sources
Specs, warranty terms and prices were checked on October 20, 2026. Prices change often.
- Advanta Tire: ATX-850 product page (design features, 3PMSF certification, treadwear warranty)
- Consumer Reports: Advanta ATX-850 (test program listing, size tested, size range)
- SlashGear: Who Makes Advanta Tires (distributor, manufacturer, how the tires are sold)
- WheelSetGo: ATX-850 (rim size range)
- Priority Tire: ATX-850 265/70R17 (price, UTQG, tread depth, owner reviews)
- ThreePiece: ATX-850 LT265/70R17 (load index, LT price)
- ExtremeTerrain: ATX-850 235/85R16 (tread depth, price, owner rating)
- Arkon Off-Road: ATX-850 245/70R17 (UTQG, tread depth, price)
- Discount Tire: Falken Wildpeak AT3W (warranty, 3PMSF, price range)
- Just Tires: Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S (warranty, 3PMSF, price)
- Farm & Fleet: General Grabber A/TX 265/70R17 (warranty, price)
- Farm & Fleet: BFGoodrich KO2 LT285/70R17 (warranty, price)
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