84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
75/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
58 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
General Grabber APT vs Goodyear Wrangler A/T R — 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.
VS
86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
103 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Wrangler A/T R — better snow, noise and wet. Pick the General Grabber APT if handling matters most to you.
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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
Score (0–100)
Wrangler A/T R leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Grabber APT | Wrangler A/T R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | 98 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Wrangler A/T R leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Grabber APT | Wrangler A/T R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Wrangler A/T R leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Grabber APT | Wrangler A/T R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 56 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 40 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Wrangler A/T R leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Grabber APT | Wrangler A/T R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 87 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Wrangler A/T R leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Grabber APT | Wrangler A/T R |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 76 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 87 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Wrangler A/T R leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Grabber APT | Wrangler A/T R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 57 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 86 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Grabber APT leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Grabber APT | Wrangler A/T R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 63 |
| America's Tire owners | 88 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Grabber APT | Goodyear Wrangler A/T R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 86 |
| Dry | 90 | 92 |
| Wet | 85 | 89 |
| Snow | 67 | 86 |
| Comfort | 87 | 91 |
| Noise | 85 | 91 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 88 |
| Handling | 87 | 63 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
86
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The General Grabber APT is widely regarded as a versatile, budget-friendly all-terrain tire that balances on-road comfort with respectable off-road capability. While many users praise its quiet highway ride and strong performance in snow and wet conditions, experiences regarding tread longevity and balancing consistency are notably polarized.
Pros
- Excellent traction in wet, snowy, and light off-road conditions
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Attractive, rugged aesthetic that enhances vehicle appearance
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Difficulty in achieving proper wheel balance, leading to vibrations
- Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear
- Tendency to pick up and retain gravel in tread grooves
- Mixed performance on ice, with some users reporting poor grip
Observations
- Users of full-size trucks and SUVs report varying experiences, with some achieving high mileage (70k-85k) while others note faster wear under heavy use.
- Drivers of older trucks and SUVs (e.g., 2002 F150, 3rd Gen 4Runner) frequently cite improved handling and aesthetics over stock tires.
- Some users noted a slight decrease in fuel economy (2-3 mpg) after installation, likely due to the tire's construction and weight.
The Goodyear Wrangler A/T R is widely regarded as a reliable, value-oriented OEM tire that excels in highway comfort and dry-road performance. While many owners appreciate its longevity and quiet ride, it is generally viewed as a light-duty all-terrain tire that is best suited for paved roads rather than demanding off-road environments.
Pros
- Excellent highway comfort and low road noise
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium alternatives
- Strong tread life for many users, often meeting or exceeding 50,000 miles
- Predictable handling in dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Limited capability in deep mud or challenging off-road terrain
- Inconsistent tread life reported by some users, with premature wear in specific applications
- Occasional reports of balancing issues and high-speed vibrations
- Susceptibility to sidewall cracking over extended periods
Observations
- Users with heavy-duty trucks (e.g., Silverado 2500HD) report that the tire is adequate for towing on pavement but lacks the ruggedness required for off-road work.
- Owners of mid-size trucks like the Ford Ranger noted specific wear patterns, such as inner wall wear and rubber chipping, when used in certain configurations.
- The tire is frequently praised as a 'factory-feel' replacement for Ram 1500 and Jeep Wrangler owners who prefer to maintain original equipment specifications.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Grabber APT | B · Goodyear Wrangler A/T R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 25 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 12 - 16/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 360 - 740 A - AA A - B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 90 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
General
86
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Wrangler A/T R — better snow, noise and wet. Pick the General Grabber APT if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General Grabber APT scores 87 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Wrangler A/T R scores 86 vs 67 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Wrangler A/T R scores 91 vs 85 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Wrangler A/T R scores 89 vs 85 on wet.
Tire A · General Grabber APT
Tire B · Goodyear Wrangler A/T R
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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.