Tests – · none yet Owners 70 · 18 reviews
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General Grabber Arctic vs General Grabber A/TX — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Grabber A/TX leads, 69–68 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 370 reviews
“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.”
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 A/TX +468Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber A/TX Reviews found online 62 69 -
71
Wet
Grabber A/TX +374Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber A/TX Reviews found online 71 75 -
75
Snow
Grabber Arctic +669Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber A/TX Reviews found online 79 68 -
68
Comfort
Grabber Arctic +266Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber A/TX Reviews found online 67 63 -
65
Noise
Level65Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber A/TX Reviews found online 63 62 -
67
Treadwear
Grabber A/TX +269Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber A/TX Reviews found online 69 72 -
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Handling
No comparison61Why this score
Source Grabber Arctic Grabber A/TX Reviews found online – 61
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Grabber Arctic | General Grabber A/TX |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 69 |
| Dry | 64 | 68 |
| Wet | 71 | 74 |
| Snow | 75 | 69 |
| Comfort | 68 | 66 |
| Noise | 65 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 69 |
| Handling | – | 61 |
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68
/ 100
Grabber Arctic
69
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Grabber A/TX
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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 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
General Grabber Arctic
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.
f150forum.com
“Got tired of my stock tires looking undersized with my 2" level, so I finally put new ones on last week. I had KO2's on my last truck and was planning on going with them again, but I couldn't find the size I wanted at a decent price locally. I started reading reviews on TireRack and the General Grabber A/Tx gets the highest rating. I really liked the look and price, so I had my local Tire Discounters get me a set. These things are awesome. Very quiet and a smooth ride. I went with the LT285/60 20's (33.5") and they really fill out the wheel wells like they should.”
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”
5thgenrams.com
·1 upvote ·2019-12-16
“I got the Grabber A/TXs put on Saturday night and on Sunday morning woke up to a fresh 3" of snow. That isn't enough for the roads to get plowed here so it quickly got compacted and icey. I had to go back and forth from home a couple of times on neighborhood roads that pretty much turned to ice by late afternoon. There was a few minles of highway driving as well. Not once did I lose control of the truck. Stayed in 2x4 the whole time. The traction control only turned on when I was gunning it around a corner to test the limits of the traction. Even then the truck never went out of line. I have the Grabber A/T2s on my Subaru (not snow rated in my size for some reason). Those tires have been great in the snow. These A/TXs are even better considering 2x4 and an unloaded bed. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great DD tire that doesn't need to be changed in the winter.”
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 · General Grabber Arctic | B · General Grabber A/TX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 6 | 44 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | 14 - 17/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 640 A A - B |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 35 - 80 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
General Grabber Arctic
69
/ 100
General Grabber A/TX
Too close to call: General Grabber Arctic and General Grabber A/TX are within 2 points overall. General Grabber Arctic is stronger on snow. General Grabber A/TX is stronger on dry and wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
General Grabber Arctic scores 75 vs 69 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
General Grabber A/TX scores 68 vs 64 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General Grabber A/TX scores 74 vs 71 on wet.
Tire A · General Grabber Arctic
Tire B · General Grabber A/TX
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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.