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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

General Grabber HTS 60 vs Sumitomo Tour+ LSW — 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.

General Grabber HTS 60 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
95/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
97
Wet
94
Snow
94
Comfort
93
Noise
100
Treadwear
98
Handling
93

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Sumitomo

Sumitomo Tour+ LSW

Summer Touring tires

Sumitomo Tour+ LSW tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
39/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
55
Wet
38
Snow
–
Comfort
35
Noise
–
Treadwear
33
Handling
40

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: General Grabber HTS 60 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. 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) Grabber HTS 60 leads by 42
A — General Grabber HTS 60
97
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
55
Why this score
SourceGrabber HTS 60Tour+ LSW
Tire Rack owners 88 –
Tyre Reviews owners 97 55
America's Tire owners 95 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grabber HTS 60 leads by 56
A — General Grabber HTS 60
94
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
38
Why this score
SourceGrabber HTS 60Tour+ LSW
Tire Rack owners 80 –
Tyre Reviews owners 93 38
America's Tire owners 90 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — General Grabber HTS 60
94
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
–
Why this score
SourceGrabber HTS 60Tour+ LSW
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 90 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grabber HTS 60 leads by 58
A — General Grabber HTS 60
93
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
35
Why this score
SourceGrabber HTS 60Tour+ LSW
Tire Rack owners 77 –
Tyre Reviews owners 90 35
America's Tire owners 92 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — General Grabber HTS 60
100
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
–
Why this score
SourceGrabber HTS 60Tour+ LSW
America's Tire owners 91 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grabber HTS 60 leads by 65
A — General Grabber HTS 60
98
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
33
Why this score
SourceGrabber HTS 60Tour+ LSW
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 98 33
America's Tire owners 89 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grabber HTS 60 leads by 53
A — General Grabber HTS 60
93
B — Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
40
Why this score
SourceGrabber HTS 60Tour+ LSW
Tyre Reviews owners 93 40
America's Tire owners 93 –

Scores at a glance

General Grabber HTS 60 vs Sumitomo Tour+ LSW: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGeneral Grabber HTS 60Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
Relative Score 95 39
Dry 97 55
Wet 94 38
Snow 94 –
Comfort 93 35
Noise 100 –
Treadwear 98 33
Handling 93 40

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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 HTS 60

The General Grabber H/TS60 is widely regarded as a high-value, long-lasting highway tire that delivers consistent performance across various conditions. Users consistently praise its exceptional tread life and reliable handling, making it a popular choice for pickup truck owners seeking a balance of comfort and durability.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread longevity with many users reporting over 60,000 miles
  • Strong value proposition relative to price point
  • Quiet and smooth ride quality
  • Reliable traction in rain and light snow conditions

Cons

  • Rubber compound may harden and show signs of cracking after high mileage
  • Performance may diminish as the tire reaches the end of its service life
  • Limited feedback on extreme winter performance without dedicated winter tires

Observations

  • Pickup truck owners, specifically those with late-model Silverados, report high satisfaction with the tire's stability and longevity.
  • The tire demonstrates versatility by maintaining performance characteristics across both paved roads and light dirt terrain.
Tire B Sumitomo Tour+ LSW

The Sumitomo Tour+ LSW receives predominantly negative feedback, with a significant number of users reporting severe quality control issues. While a small minority of owners appreciate the ride comfort and wet weather performance, the consensus is heavily marred by persistent vibrations, balancing difficulties, and reports of structural defects.

Pros

  • Quiet and smooth ride quality
  • Competent performance in rain and snow for some users
  • Cost-effective alternative to premium brands

Cons

  • Severe and persistent vibration issues
  • Difficulty maintaining wheel balance
  • Reports of structural belt defects and blowouts
  • Poor wet weather traction and handling

Observations

  • Users driving performance-oriented vehicles, such as the Nissan 350Z, noted a significant decline in handling and refinement compared to premium tires like Michelin.
  • Multiple reports of highway-speed instability suggest the tire may struggle with high-speed structural integrity.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · General Grabber HTS 60 B · Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
Category—Summer Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth10 - 14/32″—
UTQG620 - 680 A A - B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering—
Max pressure44 - 80 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

General

Sumitomo

Winner: General Grabber HTS 60 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

General Grabber HTS 60 scores 98 vs 33 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

General Grabber HTS 60 scores 93 vs 35 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

General Grabber HTS 60 scores 94 vs 38 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

General Grabber HTS 60 scores 93 vs 40 on handling.

Tire A · General Grabber HTS 60
Tire B · Sumitomo Tour+ LSW

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.