Tests – · none yet Owners 65 · 17 reviews
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Firestone Winterforce 2 UV vs General Grabber A/TX — 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 0 + 0 road tests and 17 + 373 owner reviews. How we score
Grabber A/TX leads, 69–66 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 373 reviews
“275/60r20 General Grabber A/Tx Just thought I'd share what my truck looks like with a slightly larger tire size in case anyone wondered. No level, just stock. Good looking tires in my opinion.”
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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65
Dry
Grabber A/TX +368Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Grabber A/TX Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 64 68 Winterforce 2 UV: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 63.5 = 65
Grabber A/TX: 60% × 67.9 (est.) + 40% × 67.9 = 68
No road tests of dry for Winterforce 2 UV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Grabber A/TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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70
Wet
Grabber A/TX +373Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Grabber A/TX Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online 70 74 Winterforce 2 UV: 60% × 70.4 (est.) + 40% × 70.1 = 70
Grabber A/TX: 60% × 72.6 (est.) + 40% × 74.1 = 73
No road tests of wet for Winterforce 2 UV. 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 A/TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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72
Snow
Winterforce 2 UV +468Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Grabber A/TX Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 73 67 Winterforce 2 UV: 60% × 71.2 (est.) + 40% × 72.8 = 72
Grabber A/TX: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 66.7 = 68
No road tests of snow for Winterforce 2 UV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for Grabber A/TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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61
Comfort
Level61Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Grabber A/TX Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 57 58 Winterforce 2 UV: 40% × 66.4 (est.) + 60% × 57.1 = 61
Grabber A/TX: 40% × 66.6 (est.) + 60% × 58.1 = 61
No road tests of comfort for Winterforce 2 UV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Grabber A/TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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61
Noise
Grabber A/TX +364Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Grabber A/TX Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 54 59 Winterforce 2 UV: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 53.8 = 61
Grabber A/TX: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 59.4 = 64
No road tests of noise for Winterforce 2 UV or Grabber A/TX. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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62
Treadwear
Grabber A/TX +870Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Grabber A/TX Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 59 72 Winterforce 2 UV: 60% × 63.7 (est.) + 40% × 58.7 = 62
Grabber A/TX: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 72.4 = 70
No road tests of treadwear for Winterforce 2 UV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Grabber A/TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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Handling (owners)
No comparison59Why this score
Source Winterforce 2 UV Grabber A/TX Reviews found online – 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Winterforce 2 UV | General Grabber A/TX |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 69 |
| Dry | 65 | 68 |
| Wet | 70 | 73 |
| Snow | 72 | 68 |
| Comfort | 61 | 61 |
| Noise | 61 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | – | 59 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Winterforce 2 UV
69
/ 100
Grabber A/TX
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winterforce 2 UV
Pros
- Strong snow traction: one 4WD owner reported no slipping in 8 inches of snow, and an Explorer owner said it never needed 4x4 after 47 inches of snow in a week
- Good value for the money: reviewers repeatedly describe it as a great winter tire for the price, and one calls it the best balance of price and longevity
- Good wet-weather performance reported by some, including no hydroplaning on puddles and 'great all around' traction
Cons
- Increased road noise is mentioned by some reviewers, attributed to the aggressive winter tread, though others describe noise as very low
- Reduced wet-weather starting traction: one reviewer reports wheelspin when pulling away from a red light in the rain
- Fast wear if used in warm weather: one reviewer who ran them in summer notes this is not recommended and that they wear quickly
Tire B Grabber A/TX
Pros
- Exceptional winter and snow traction (3-peak mountain snowflake rated)
- Impressively low road noise and high ride comfort for an aggressive all-terrain tire
- Strong wet and dry road grip with confident handling
Cons
- Noticeable decrease in fuel economy (MPG drop)
- Tread tends to pick up and throw small stones and pebbles
- Mixed reviews on long-term treadwear and longevity
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
General Grabber A/TX
Community sentiment toward the General Grabber A/TX is largely positive, with owners frequently praising its winter traction on snow and ice as well as its quiet highway ride. Buyers appreciate its availability in lighter standard load ratings and competitive pricing compared to rivals like the BFG KO2. Minor drawbacks cited include fuel economy loss with heavier LT versions and a tendency for the tread to pick up and fling gravel rocks.
r/Crosstrek
·12 upvotes ·2025-04-12
“Tire recommendations! Current 215/75R-15 GENERAL GRABBER A/TX SL I am going to need new tires and I am wondering if I should buy a different tire than what I currently have. Overall these tires have been great and drive pretty well in the snow in VT and NY. Drive NJ roads year round aswell. Any recommendations?! Much appreciate any advice!! Read more”
ram-trx.com
·3 upvotes ·2025-01-03
“We finally go out first snow storm of winter. We have 8” of fresh snow on the ground, and below that a half an inch of ice (it rained first then snowed). Initial impressions of the General Grabber A/Tx is good. Way quieter than stock tires on the highway, and good traction on snow and ice.”
r/4Runner
·16 upvotes ·2020-10-11
“Swapped OEM 265/65R17 for Grabber A/Tx 265/70R17 On 2018 Wheels”
Top themes
#Snow and ice traction#Highway road noise#Standard load availability#Fuel economy impact#Rock retention and throwing#Ride quality and PSI
Based on 37 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Winterforce 2 UV | B · General Grabber A/TX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All-Terrain tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 30 | 44 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | 14 - 17/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 640 A A - B |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 35 - 80 psi |
| Sizes in common | 14 | 14 |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV
69
/ 100
General Grabber A/TX
Narrow edge: General Grabber A/TX — better treadwear, dry and wet. Pick the Firestone Winterforce 2 UV if snow matters most to you. Firestone Winterforce 2 UV rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 17 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General Grabber A/TX scores 70 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV scores 72 vs 68 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
General Grabber A/TX scores 68 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General Grabber A/TX scores 73 vs 70 on wet.
Tire A · Firestone Winterforce 2 UV
Tire B · General Grabber A/TX
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Winterforce 2 UV or Grabber A/TX?
Which is better in the wet, Winterforce 2 UV or Grabber A/TX?
General Grabber A/TX, 73 vs 70 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winterforce 2 UV or Grabber A/TX?
General Grabber A/TX, 68 vs 65 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winterforce 2 UV or Grabber A/TX?
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV, 72 vs 68 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winterforce 2 UV or Grabber A/TX?
General Grabber A/TX, 64 vs 61 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winterforce 2 UV or Grabber A/TX?
Neither, by our numbers: 61 vs 61 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Winterforce 2 UV or Grabber A/TX?
General Grabber A/TX, 70 vs 62 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