83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
65/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
97 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
General Grabber X3 vs Yokohama Geolandar G033 — 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
64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: General Grabber X3 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Yokohama Geolandar G033 if comfort matters 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)
Grabber X3 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Grabber X3 | Geolandar G033 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 68 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Grabber X3 leads by 60
Why this score
| Source | Grabber X3 | Geolandar G033 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 90 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 30 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Grabber X3 | Geolandar G033 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 15 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G033 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Grabber X3 | Geolandar G033 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 50 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 84 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Grabber X3 | Geolandar G033 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 80 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Grabber X3 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Grabber X3 | Geolandar G033 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 86 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Grabber X3 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Grabber X3 | Geolandar G033 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 60 |
| America's Tire owners | 85 | – |
| DriverReviews owners | 86 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Grabber X3 | Yokohama Geolandar G033 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 64 |
| Dry | 79 | 65 |
| Wet | 90 | 30 |
| Snow | 45 | – |
| Comfort | 65 | 90 |
| Noise | 82 | – |
| Treadwear | 87 | 85 |
| Handling | 85 | 60 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 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 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.
The Yokohama Geolandar G033 receives a mixed reception, with users divided on its core performance characteristics. While some drivers appreciate its initial comfort and handling, others report significant concerns regarding road noise and reliability in on-road conditions.
Pros
- High initial comfort levels
- Good handling characteristics
- Decent tread longevity
Cons
- Excessive road noise on various surfaces
- Unreliable performance in on-road driving conditions
- Poor suitability for daily on-road commuting
Observations
- Users noted the tire is frequently equipped as an original equipment (OE) factory fitment.
- The tire demonstrates a notable discrepancy between its intended off-road design and its actual on-road performance.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Grabber X3 | B · Yokohama Geolandar G033 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | Summer Premium Touring 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?
83
/ 100
General
64
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: General Grabber X3 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Yokohama Geolandar G033 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General Grabber X3 scores 90 vs 30 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General Grabber X3 scores 85 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Geolandar G033 scores 90 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
General Grabber X3 scores 79 vs 65 on dry.
Tire A · General Grabber X3
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar G033
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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.