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General Grabber AT 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — 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.
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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
Why this score
| Source | Grabber AT 2 | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | Grabber AT 2 | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 49 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | Grabber AT 2 | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | Grabber AT 2 | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | Grabber AT 2 | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | Grabber AT 2 | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | Grabber AT 2 | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Grabber AT 2 | Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 90 |
| Dry | 95 | 93 |
| Wet | 90 | 92 |
| Snow | 85 | 88 |
| Comfort | 88 | 88 |
| Noise | 86 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 89 | 91 |
| Handling | 90 | 92 |
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Tire A
Tire B
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The General Grabber A/T2 (and its successor, the ATX) is widely regarded as a high-value, rugged all-terrain tire that excels in snow, ice, and off-road conditions. While most users praise its aggressive aesthetic, durability, and superior winter performance compared to more expensive competitors, some report issues with road noise, fuel economy, and a tendency for the tread to retain small rocks.
Pros
- Exceptional traction in deep snow, ice, and mud
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands like BFG
- Rugged, aggressive aesthetic with effective rim protection
- Strong durability and long tread life for many users
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride on pavement for an all-terrain tire
Cons
- Tread pattern prone to picking up and throwing small rocks
- Noticeable decrease in fuel economy (MPG)
- Occasional reports of premature tread wear or tires going out of shape
- Increased road noise, particularly as the tire ages
- Some users report poor wet-weather grip on specific road surfaces
Observations
- Heavy-duty truck owners (2500/3500 series) report good stability while towing, though proper inflation pressure is critical to avoid a 'floating' or swaying sensation.
- Users on smaller SUVs or crossovers occasionally report faster tread wear and higher noise levels compared to truck applications.
- Load Range E variants are highly recommended for those frequently towing heavy trailers to maintain structural integrity.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Grabber AT 2 | B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | — | 22 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 12 - 16/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 640 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 80 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
General
Pirelli
Too close to call: General Grabber AT 2 and Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus are within 2 points overall. Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is stronger on snow.
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 88 vs 85 on snow.
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.