77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
General GRABBER SNOW vs Sumitomo Encounter AT — 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.
VS
Tire B
Sumitomo
Sumitomo Encounter AT
85
/ 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: Sumitomo Encounter AT — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the General GRABBER SNOW if snow and comfort matter 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)
Encounter AT leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | GRABBER SNOW | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 98 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Encounter AT leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | GRABBER SNOW | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
GRABBER SNOW leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | GRABBER SNOW | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
GRABBER SNOW leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | GRABBER SNOW | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | GRABBER SNOW | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
GRABBER SNOW leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | GRABBER SNOW | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Encounter AT leads by 55
Why this score
| Source | GRABBER SNOW | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General GRABBER SNOW | Sumitomo Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 85 |
| Dry | 75 | 88 |
| Wet | 80 | 88 |
| Snow | 100 | 85 |
| Comfort | 90 | 86 |
| Noise | – | 86 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 79 |
| Handling | 30 | 85 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 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 Snow is highly regarded by users for its exceptional winter traction, particularly in deep snow and challenging off-road conditions. Drivers consistently report that the tire offers a surprisingly quiet and smooth ride, often outperforming premium original equipment tires in terms of comfort and longevity.
Pros
- Phenomenal traction in deep snow and muddy conditions
- Impressive noise levels, often quieter than premium summer tires
- Strong durability and tread life over multiple winter seasons
- Excellent hill-climbing capability on loose or slippery surfaces
Cons
- Soft compound construction may lead to faster wear if used in warmer temperatures
- Limited performance in extreme deep mud compared to specialized off-road tires
Observations
- Users operating heavy SUVs and 4WD vehicles report high confidence in the tire's ability to handle steep inclines without differential locks.
- The tire maintains a smooth, quiet ride profile even when fitted to larger, luxury-oriented SUVs.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General GRABBER SNOW | B · Sumitomo Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | — | 15 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 13/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 660 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
General
85
/ 100
Sumitomo
Winner: Sumitomo Encounter AT — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the General GRABBER SNOW if snow and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Sumitomo Encounter AT scores 85 vs 30 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
General GRABBER SNOW scores 100 vs 85 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Sumitomo Encounter AT scores 88 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Sumitomo Encounter AT scores 88 vs 80 on wet.
Tire A · General GRABBER SNOW
Tire B · Sumitomo Encounter AT
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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.