Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 79 · 26 reviews
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Continental CrossContact LX25 vs General Grabber HTS60 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 1 road tests and 26 + 493 owner reviews. How we score
Grabber HTS60 leads, 76–73 Narrow edge
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 80 · 493 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 13 in 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“We have 38k miles on our 24 cclb with those tires and about 1/3 of that towing our 5th wheel, the only time I have needed 4wd with the trailer attached was when I dropped the trailer's left side tires off the concrete pad into the sand on a campsite at the beach. Only other time I needed 4wd was when we got caught in a snowstorm when traveling empty. The tires have worn well and are reasonably quiet and ride decent. If you decide to swap them I would be willing to take them off your hands”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
Grabber HTS60 +176Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Grabber HTS60 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 70 ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online 83 80 CrossContact LX25: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 82.8 = 75
Grabber HTS60: 60% × 73.1 (est.) + 40% × 80.3 = 76
No road tests of dry for Grabber HTS60. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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80
Wet
CrossContact LX25 +278Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Grabber HTS60 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 78 (est.) ≈ 77 (est.) Reviews found online 83 81 CrossContact LX25: 60% × 77.6 (est.) + 40% × 83.2 = 80
Grabber HTS60: 60% × 76.5 (est.) + 40% × 81.2 = 78
No road tests of wet for CrossContact LX25. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Grabber HTS60. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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53
Snow
Grabber HTS60 +1972Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Grabber HTS60 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 40 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 72 72 CrossContact LX25: 60% × 40.2 + 40% × 71.6 = 53
Grabber HTS60: 60% × 71 (est.) + 40% × 72.2 = 72
No road tests of snow for Grabber HTS60. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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76
Comfort
Grabber HTS60 +177Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Grabber HTS60 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 79 81 CrossContact LX25: 40% × 71 (est.) + 60% × 79.4 = 76
Grabber HTS60: 40% × 71.2 (est.) + 60% × 80.6 = 77
No road tests of comfort for CrossContact LX25. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
No road tests of comfort for Grabber HTS60. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
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71
Noise
Grabber HTS60 +273Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Grabber HTS60 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 77 83 CrossContact LX25: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 77.3 = 71
Grabber HTS60: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 83.2 = 73
No road tests of noise for CrossContact LX25 or Grabber HTS60. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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72
Treadwear
Grabber HTS60 +577Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Grabber HTS60 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 76 83 CrossContact LX25: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.5 = 72
Grabber HTS60: 60% × 73.7 + 40% × 82.9 = 77
No road tests of treadwear for CrossContact LX25. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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79
Handling (owners)
CrossContact LX25 +178Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Grabber HTS60 Reviews found online 79 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | General Grabber HTS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 76 |
| Dry | 75 | 76 |
| Wet | 80 | 78 |
| Snow | 53 | 72 |
| Comfort | 76 | 77 |
| Noise | 71 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 77 |
| Handling (owners) | 79 | 78 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
73
/ 100
CrossContact LX25
76
/ 100
Grabber HTS60
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | CrossContact LX25 | Grabber HTS60 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/3 Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | #2/13 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossContact LX25
Pros
- Extremely quiet and smooth ride quality at all speeds
- Significantly improved wet and snow traction
- Enhanced braking performance and responsiveness
Cons
- Tends to pick up and throw gravel from the road surface
- Can feel a bit harsh or firm when hitting deep potholes
- Occasional reports of unexpectedly rapid treadwear in rare instances
Tire B Grabber HTS60
Pros
- Smooth and quiet highway ride quality
- Great value and affordable price point compared to premium brands
- Reliable all-season traction in wet, dry, and light winter conditions
Cons
- Occasional reports of minor road noise or hum at higher speeds
- Potential manufacturing inconsistencies, such as tires being out-of-round
- Aggressive tread pattern can occasionally cause slight slippage on loose dirt or debris when taking off
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Continental CrossContact LX25
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
General Grabber HTS60
Community opinion of the General Grabber HTS 60 is largely positive, with owners highlighting its low price, quiet road manners, and strong fuel and electric efficiency compared to all-terrain alternatives. While widely praised as an affordable highway tire capable of light towing, some users note concerns regarding winter grip, wet hydroplaning at half tread, and isolated balance or sidewall defect issues.
f150gen14.com
·1 upvote ·2024-10-24
“Our '24 Expedition came with General Grabber HTS60's. Terrible tire! Right from the start they were out of balance, dealer was only able to rebalance 3 of them and determined that the right front was bad. They replaced them with Pirelli Scorpion AS plus 3's. I cannot believe how much better of a ride that these offered over the Generals. Ranked just behind the Michelins on Tire Rack. I know that are not available in your size, but just sharing my General Tire experience. My next choice in tire was to go with the Defenders.”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2019-07-11
“I had a set on an F250 2wd I bought. They had half of the tread left. I personally didn't care for them at half of the tread remaining. Might have been different if I bought them new and got better acclimated to them. They liked to hydroplane in rain, and I decided to replace them with Kuhmo Road Ventures, becaure TR had them on sale for $115 each at the time. I didn't want to go into winter with the Generals. I love the Kuhmos and they've been good tires but a completely different tire. Let us know how you make out if you purchase them. I may need to buy a set of tires for another F250 that's used as a business truck and wouldn't mind a less expensive option.”
f150forum.com
“If you're not going off-road, I'd suggest General Grabber HTS60. I just put 4 on my 2014 XLT SC 5.0 4x4 for $780 out the door from a local independent tire shop in Delaware. Those were on the truck when I got it, and this is the second set I've put on. Quiet, and good in wet and moderate snow. No issues with towing my boat, a 26 ft Leisurecat. Boat is about 6100 fully loaded.”
Top themes
#fuel and EV efficiency#budget-friendly pricing#quiet and smooth ride#highway and road performance#light towing capability#winter and wet traction#treadwear and balance issues
Based on 38 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · General Grabber HTS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 40 | 39 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | 10 - 14/32″ |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | 620 - 680 A A - B |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 44 - 80 psi |
| Sizes in common | 15 | 15 |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX25
76
/ 100
General Grabber HTS60
Narrow edge: General Grabber HTS60 — better snow and treadwear. Where the Continental CrossContact LX25 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
General Grabber HTS60 scores 72 vs 53 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General Grabber HTS60 scores 77 vs 72 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · General Grabber HTS60
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CrossContact LX25 or Grabber HTS60?
Which is better in the wet, CrossContact LX25 or Grabber HTS60?
Neither, by our numbers: 80 vs 78 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, CrossContact LX25 or Grabber HTS60?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 76 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, CrossContact LX25 or Grabber HTS60?
General Grabber HTS60, 72 vs 53 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, CrossContact LX25 or Grabber HTS60?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, CrossContact LX25 or Grabber HTS60?
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 77 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, CrossContact LX25 or Grabber HTS60?
General Grabber HTS60, 77 vs 72 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology