83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
76/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
81/100
17 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
General Grabber GT vs Michelin Defender T+H — 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
91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Defender T+H — better handling, dry and comfort. 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
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Grabber GT | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Grabber GT | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Grabber GT | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Grabber GT | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Grabber GT | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 85 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Grabber GT | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Grabber GT | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
| DriverReviews owners | 86 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Grabber GT | Michelin Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 91 |
| Dry | 84 | 94 |
| Wet | 84 | 91 |
| Snow | – | 76 |
| Comfort | 81 | 89 |
| Noise | 85 | 87 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 90 |
| Handling | 75 | 92 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
91
/ 100
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.
The General Grabber GT is widely regarded as a high-value, durable tire that excels in longevity and provides reliable performance across various road conditions. While most users praise its exceptional tread life and versatility for light off-road or towing tasks, some report concerns regarding wet-weather grip as the tire ages and occasional susceptibility to sidewall punctures.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and high mileage performance
- Strong value-for-money proposition
- Reliable traction for towing and light off-road use
- Solid handling and steering feedback in dry conditions
Cons
- Potential decline in wet-weather grip as the tread wears down
- Reports of sidewall vulnerability to sharp debris
- Increased road noise reported by some users
- Occasional uneven wear patterns
Observations
- Users frequently highlight the tire's effectiveness for towing heavy loads, such as caravans, across soft or boggy terrain.
- The tire is noted as a popular, cost-effective alternative to premium OEM tires on SUVs and 4x4 vehicles.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Grabber GT | B · Michelin Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
General
91
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Defender T+H — better handling, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Defender T+H scores 92 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Defender T+H scores 94 vs 84 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Defender T+H scores 89 vs 81 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender T+H scores 91 vs 84 on wet.
Tire A · General Grabber GT
Tire B · Michelin Defender T+H
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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.