General Grabber GT review
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.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
81%By road tests
75.5%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 17 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Best SUV tires Tested · 225/65 R17
9th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 12 | |
| Noise | 4th of 12 | |
| Price | 8th of 12 | |
| Dirt Handling | 8th of 12 | |
| Sand Traction | 1st of 12 | |
| Grass Traction | 9th of 12 | |
| Mud Traction | 5th of 12 |
2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 235/55 R18
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Price | 3rd of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 3rd of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 8th of 10 |
2017 ADAC SUV Summer tire Test
9th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Handling | 7th of 15 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 15 | |
| Wet Braking | 7th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 15 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 7th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 15 | |
| Inside Noise level | 4th of 15 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 15 |