67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
67/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport vs General Grabber X3 — 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
83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
65/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
97 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: General Grabber X3 — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Read full
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.
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)
Grabber X3 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Grabber X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | 68 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 95 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 94 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 90% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 100% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Grabber X3 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Grabber X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | 90 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 90 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 84% | 91% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 97% | 100% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Grabber X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 15 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Zeon 4XS Sport leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Grabber X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 50 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 84 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Grabber X3 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Grabber X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 80 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 80 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Grabber X3 leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Grabber X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 54 | 95 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Grabber X3 leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Grabber X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 90 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 85 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport | General Grabber X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 83 |
| Dry | 77 | 79 |
| Wet | 70 | 90 |
| Snow | – | 45 |
| Comfort | 66 | 65 |
| Noise | 80 | 82 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 87 |
| Handling | 63 | 85 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Personalize
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
67
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirt Handling | Dirt | 98% #10/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 100% #4/4 · What's the best type of tyre for your SUV or Pickup truck? HT, AT and MT compared and tested | -1.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #27/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | 96% #3/4 · What's the best type of tyre for your SUV or Pickup truck? HT, AT and MT compared and tested | -5.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 100% #4/4 · What's the best type of tyre for your SUV or Pickup truck? HT, AT and MT compared and tested | -0.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 82% #6/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 78% #4/4 · What's the best type of tyre for your SUV or Pickup truck? HT, AT and MT compared and tested | +3.9 | Different tests |
| Gravel Handling | Gravel | 99% #6/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 97% #1/4 · What's the best type of tyre for your SUV or Pickup truck? HT, AT and MT compared and tested | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 3% #29/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | 25% #4/4 · What's the best type of tyre for your SUV or Pickup truck? HT, AT and MT compared and tested | -21.6 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 92% #10/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/4 · What's the best type of tyre for your SUV or Pickup truck? HT, AT and MT compared and tested | -7.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 84% #8/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 91% #3/4 · What's the best type of tyre for your SUV or Pickup truck? HT, AT and MT compared and tested | -7.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #5/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 100% #4/4 · What's the best type of tyre for your SUV or Pickup truck? HT, AT and MT compared and tested | -3.4 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport is generally regarded as a high-performance SUV tire that excels in wet and dry grip, offering impressive noise suppression and ride comfort. While many users praise its handling characteristics, there is a consistent consensus regarding its accelerated tread wear and occasional reports of manufacturing inconsistencies.
Pros
- Excellent wet weather traction and braking performance
- Superior cabin quietness and low road noise
- Strong dry grip and confident handling on winding roads
- High level of ride comfort suitable for premium SUVs
Cons
- Faster than average tread wear rates
- Reports of vibration issues potentially linked to balancing or manufacturing defects
- Perceived lack of sidewall stiffness under heavy cornering loads
Observations
- Users driving premium SUVs, such as the Mercedes GLC, highlight the tire's quietness as a standout feature.
- Drivers on rural, winding roads report high confidence in braking and cornering stability.
The General Grabber X3 is widely regarded as a high-performance mud-terrain tire that balances aggressive off-road capability with surprising on-road refinement. While most users praise its exceptional traction in mud, snow, and rocky terrain, a subset of owners reports issues with highway stability, specifically noting a 'squirrely' or disconnected feeling at higher speeds.
Pros
- Exceptional off-road traction in mud, sand, and rocky conditions
- Surprisingly low road noise for an aggressive mud-terrain tire
- Strong durability and tread life when properly maintained
- Aesthetically pleasing design, particularly the signature red lettering
Cons
- Reported 'steering wander' or instability at highway speeds
- Potential for uneven tread wear (cupping) if not rotated frequently
- High tendency to throw rocks and debris due to aggressive tread pattern
- Occasional reports of manufacturing defects or balancing difficulties
Observations
- Users running E-load range tires on heavy-duty trucks report better sidewall stability and less 'squirm' compared to lighter-duty applications.
- Owners of lifted vehicles and larger tire sizes (e.g., 35-inch) frequently highlight the need for frequent rotation to prevent premature cupping.
- Drivers without fender flares noted significant paint chipping due to the tire's tendency to eject rocks.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport | B · General Grabber X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 6 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | — | 18 - 21/32″ |
| UTQG | — | AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Serrated Raised Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 35 - 80 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Cooper
83
/ 100
General
Winner: General Grabber X3 — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General Grabber X3 scores 87 vs 54 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General Grabber X3 scores 85 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General Grabber X3 scores 90 vs 70 on wet.
Tire A · Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
Tire B · General Grabber X3
More comparisons
Also compared with
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport also compared with
General Grabber X3 also compared with
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.