General Grabber

Initial Review, 10,000 Miles on Tires
March 19, 2012

The General Grabber HTS was mounted on the front axle of my 2001 Durango 2WD, a set of Michelin LTX M/S2 were mounted on the rear axle. After 5000 miles, tires were rotated. 10,000 miles on both sets of tires now. Both tires started with 12/32 of tread per their Specs. Grabber HTS has about 7/32 left, M/S2 has about 9/32 left. Most of the driving is in the city of Miami. Tire Rack road test of the General Grabber HTS is relatively accurate. The main difference I notice, is that the General tire is a quicker responding tire to steering inputs, and gives a bouncier ride at the same tire pressures. The Michelin LTX M/S2 gives a more pleasant ride, but responds slower to steering inputs, which is not an altogether bad thing with the nervous and archaic suspension of my 2001 Durango! Both tires excellent in the wet, considering they are SUV tires! Durango has recently installed Bilstein shocks on front, Monroe Sensa-Tracs on rear. Generals have a built-in rim guard, and a hard plastic covering on the tire sidewall, which may protect the tire better than the Michelin's basic rubber sidewall. I notice that the new Continental LX20 is quite similar to the General, and I believe Continental owns General. In about 10,000 miles, the General Grabber HTS will probably have to be replaced. I would chose either the Continental LX20 or the Michelin LTX M/S2 at this time. I would consider the Goodyear Assurance CS Tripletread, but I am not sure it is made in my size. Hope this review was helpful.

Initial Review, 62,500 Miles on Tires
March 22, 2012

Just turned 62,000 miles on this set and ready to buy another set of the Grabber's. Many tires out there at this price point but I can't see a reason to change. I'm an over the road sales rep and I drive all types of weather in the upper midwest. Heavy snow, medium and light snow, ice, gravel and good old dry pavement. They have never given me a problem and I feel very confident with them in all conditions. Believe me, I get some pretty bad winter conditions in Minnesota and Wisconsin and this tire performs. Quiet tire that is very responsive. Wear bars are getting close and the tires are starting to get a little noisy and rough so time for replacements. I can't believe any of the complaints about this tire because it has been a great performer for my vehicle and my region of the U.S.

Initial Review, 8,000 Miles on Tires
March 26, 2012

I replaced the OEM Grabber A/T with the Grabber HTS model and am happy with them. The Grabbers are quiet for the size tire they are and are wearing well. The HTS does not have as good a grip in the snow as the A/T but handles better overall. I would definately recommend them, especially at this price point.

Initial Review, 30,000 Miles on Tires
March 06, 2012

After looking at tire rack reviews I decided to try these tires, I was happy with everything other then tread life. I have 30,000 miles on them and they need to repalced soon - rotated every 5K with oil change. The orginal Michelin LTX went 45,000 miles before needing replaced, most of my driving is hwy with a little small town driving, I do live on a gravel road - 1 mile from the hwy, so each day I do drive 2 miles of gravel, when new they picked up gravel and threw it at the truck but as the miles wore on it seemed to get better. If you live in town and don't put a lot of miles on each year then I would recommend them - otherwise you might want to look for something else.

Initial Review, 93,000 Miles on Tires
March 05, 2012

These tires came as factory originals on my 2009 Pathfinder. They now have over 93000 miles on them and have been a great, great tire.

Initial Review, 6,100 Miles on Tires
February 23, 2012

AMAZING TIRE!!!! Extremely smooth and quite for being such an aggressive looking tire. If you like an off road look, this is a bonus to you, the look extremely tough. The "rim protector" feature is very functional and adds to the looks. My very picky wife even commented on how quite and smooth they are on the highway. Tires corner extremely well. No drop in MPG with the tires. Mountain Snow rated. Excellent tire in snow, slush, and ice. Great warranty. Installed by a Nissan Dealer, balancing is right on! Certainly not the cheapest tire, but well worth every penny. I honestly could not ask for more from these tires, I have tried other brands (OEM Michelin Latitude) on this Armada and an '08 (General Grabber HTS) that I previously owned and these have exceeded my expectations and my wife feels much safer on long trips in winter.

Initial Review, 62000 Miles on Tires
September 21, 2011

This is my third set of Generals. I average about 60,000 miles per set. The set I have now has over 62,000 miles WITHOUT rotating. I expect get another 10,000 miles before I order again from Tirerack. GREAT TIRES

Initial Review, 11000 Miles on Tires
February 12, 2012

I've got about 11,000 miles on this set of tires and couldnt be happier. quietest a/t tires i have ever heard, and they do great in all weather conditions. anyone who rides in my truck comments on how great, and quiet the ride is. i will definately buy another set when i need them.

Initial Review, 5500 Miles on Tires
February 05, 2012

Tire shopping is never fun - particularly if you do your homework and lots of comparison shopping. If you're like me, you hate the prospect of feeling ripped off for 15-30,000 miles. Please recognize that for road manners- road noise, wet/dry traction and braking on asphalt- an All Terrain tire wont' compare favorably with a road specific tire. I was looking for a tire with good off-road capability and acceptable on-road behavior. I was steered to the General Grabber A/T by the local non-OEM off-road store based on it being a popular model with other jeepers who do both on and off-road driving. In fact, a seriously lifted jeep was getting 35' tires in this size the same day I bought mine. I picked these in 31' based on past positive experience with General ti and very similar tread design to BF Goodrich's A/T tire. I was prepared for some compromises in ride quality or noise. I'm pleased to report that they've been excellent. Road noise is unchanged vs my tired Pirelli A/Ts. Predictable on the highway, they track very well without any wandering and presently are perfectly balanced up to 80+MPH. I find them confidence inspiring in rain.The day I got them I drove 250 miles in midwest cyclone conditions with heavy rain and winds buffeting my Jeep from all directions as I proceeded south. What a relief to be running on solid tires with some serious tread! Offroad: I've run them a total of about 20 hours off road now aired down to 15 PSI and they've been fabulous- good on roots and rocky terrain and getting me up the incline that formerlhy required a winch while running worn tires in the past. With 5,000 miles on them no flaws have emerged. Road manners remain good and there has been no visible wear. Whitewalls are a bit scuffed. I will say that they clog quickly in mud- but you'll find that is true for any non Mud Terrain M/T tire so disregard other's comments on that point with respect to any All Terrain tire. If that's an issue, buy M/T's! I would buy them again!

Initial Review, 68000 Miles on Tires
February 02, 2012

I put these tires on my 1999 Chevy Tahoe (2 door) in May, 2009 at around 150,000 miles. Now, in February, 2012 it has 218,000 miles on it, and these tires still have some tread life left (albeit only about 2,000 miles). I rotate every other oil change and keep them balanced religiously with good, epoxyed-on weights on the inside side of the factory 5 spoke wheels. I've had BFG A/T's (old style) on a 1999 Ford Explorer, and these are as good, if not better, than those were. These tires stick to the road in rain, which is one of my biggest concerns when purchasing tires. I have a small sidewall gash in one, and a small nail in the tread of another (which I discovered last week), and they just keep going. They ride just a little bit rough (I believe they are 6 ply all around), but that minor inconvenience is a price I will pay any day for the durability and safety these tires provide. I have not noticed any road noise issues. Offroad, they are unbeatable. I have never gotten stuck in them, and rarely have to use 4 wheel drive going anywhere-not so for my friends with skimpier tires. Taking into account that they are 1/2 the price of BFG A/T's, these have to be the best value in tires, and the best tires, I have ever owned. I will put them on every truck or SUV I own from now on.

Initial Review, 62000 Miles on Tires
January 20, 2012

1st set of factory General Grabbers = 63k miles. This set 62k so far. Need new ones real soon. Best mileage I have ever gotten out of a set of tires period.....car or truck. Comfortable ride too, for truck tires. Best bang for the buck..

Initial Review, 30000 Miles on Tires
January 21, 2012

I have no visible tire wear after 30K. They still look new but then again I have the alignment check and re-set every year. I've only notices a loss in traction when driving over slick painted road lines in icy conditions. Other than that these have been amazing tires. You have to remember that the Element has the acceleration of a shopping cart and weighs a ton relative to other cars so you have to bear that in mind. They do have a significant amount on road noise compared to a standard highway tire. But that doesn't other me after all I'm driving an Element. I'm hardly like to worry about road noise considering I'm driving around in a bright orange pot-a-potty. Face it, its only one step away from an Oscar Meyer weiner mobile.

Initial Review, 4000 Miles on Tires
January 20, 2012

Was a toss up between these the geiolander and scorpians. Bought a set of these and no regrets. Ohio winters cause lotsa rain and snow. no problems. Far better the the factory tires. Now I hope they last longer then the 30K factory goodyears did! I push my Jeep. afterall it IS a Jeep. No issue of control, no noise issue's, corners great under stress, fine when hot fine when cold. WIll buy another set if they last with regular rotations past 40K

Initial Review, 13000 Miles on Tires
January 18, 2012

I picked up some AT2s last spring and I have been nothing but 100% happy, especially in comparison to the Goodyear Wranglers - Two sets, RT/S and SR-A, both of which are a joke for a number of reasons.

The AT2s are wearing very well at the recommended tire pressure (33) which is unusual for an A/T tire, they provide excellent traction on road and off road on dry days, but I do wish the tread cleared mud a little better, but for an A/T it's very good. They really shine in the snow and ice - I haven't had to curtail any of my off-road activities for the sake of snow and seeing as I don't have a winch, that's a pretty big deal to still be wheeling in the pit with a stock Wrangler in the middle of winter in Maine, these tires are that good in the snow. Worth every penny!

Initial Review, 19650 Miles on Tires
January 19, 2012

One reason I purchased these tires was because of the Superior & Excellent ratings on the surveys. I have been very disappointed in them so far. My tires spin and don't get good traction when it is wet out. I have issues with them hydroplaning and they don't perform well in ice, deep or light snow. I don't feel safe driving with these tires!

Initial Review, 59000 Miles on Tires
January 19, 2012

I like the tire, but I have ran firestone, toyo, goodyear, and these on this truck. This tire had the worst tread life of them all.