Tests – · none yet Owners 70 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 8 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires (overall ranking)
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General Grabber Arctic vs General Grabber APT — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Grabber APT leads, 69–68 Narrow edge
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 67 · 82 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 18 in 2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires (overall ranking)
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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64
Dry
Grabber APT +367Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber APT Reviews found online 62 67 -
71
Wet
Grabber APT +273Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber APT Reviews found online 71 74 -
75
Snow
Grabber Arctic +966Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber APT Reviews found online 79 64 -
68
Comfort
Grabber Arctic +266Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber APT Reviews found online 67 63 -
65
Noise
Grabber Arctic +362Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber APT Reviews found online 63 56 -
67
Treadwear
Grabber APT +370Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber APT Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 69 68 -
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Handling
No comparison60Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber APT Reviews found online – 60
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Grabber Arctic | General Grabber APT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 69 |
| Dry | 64 | 67 |
| Wet | 71 | 73 |
| Snow | 75 | 66 |
| Comfort | 68 | 66 |
| Noise | 65 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 70 |
| Handling | – | 60 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Grabber Arctic
69
/ 100
Grabber APT
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Grabber Arctic | Grabber APT | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 57% #4/8 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires | 71% #6/18 · 2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires | −13.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Grabber Arctic
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling in snow and slush
- Great value and affordable price point compared to premium competitors
- Reliable cold-weather performance on wet and icy surfaces
Cons
- Moderate road noise when studded or on dry/slightly wet pavement
- Average performance on hard-packed ice unless studded
- Directional/rotational tread pattern may limit tire rotation options for some drivers
Tire B Grabber APT
Pros
- Excellent traction in wet, snowy, and light off-road conditions
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Attractive, rugged aesthetic that enhances vehicle appearance
Cons
- Difficulty in achieving proper wheel balance, leading to vibrations
- Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear
- Tendency to pick up and retain gravel in tread grooves
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Grabber Arctic | B · General Grabber APT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 6 | 25 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | 12 - 16/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 360 - 740 A - AA A - B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 44 - 90 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
General Grabber Arctic
69
/ 100
General Grabber APT
Too close to call: General Grabber Arctic and General Grabber APT are within 2 points overall. General Grabber Arctic is stronger on snow and noise. General Grabber APT is stronger on dry and treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
General Grabber Arctic scores 75 vs 66 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
General Grabber Arctic scores 65 vs 62 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
General Grabber APT scores 67 vs 64 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General Grabber APT scores 70 vs 67 on treadwear.
Tire A · General Grabber Arctic
Tire B · General Grabber APT
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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), 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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.