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.”
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General Grabber A/TX vs General Grabber X3 — 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 373 + 119 owner reviews. How we score
Grabber A/TX leads, 68–66 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 64 · 119 reviews
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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68
Dry
Grabber X3 +169Why this score
Source Grabber A/TX Grabber X3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 68 69 Grabber A/TX: 60% × 67.9 (est.) + 40% × 67.9 = 68
Grabber X3: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 69
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 0.42).
No road tests of dry for Grabber X3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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73
Wet
Grabber A/TX +370Why this score
Source Grabber A/TX Grabber X3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 74 69 Grabber A/TX: 60% × 72.7 (est.) + 40% × 74.2 = 73
Grabber X3: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 69.1 = 70
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).
No road tests of wet for Grabber X3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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68
Snow
Grabber X3 +169Why this score
Source Grabber A/TX Grabber X3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 67 68 Grabber A/TX: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 66.7 = 68
Grabber X3: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 68.3 = 69
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).
No road tests of snow for Grabber X3. 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
Grabber A/TX +457Why this score
Source Grabber A/TX Grabber X3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 58 51 Grabber A/TX: 40% × 66.6 (est.) + 60% × 58.1 = 61
Grabber X3: 40% × 65.2 (est.) + 60% × 51.3 = 57
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 0.21).
No road tests of comfort for Grabber X3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
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64
Noise
Grabber A/TX +559Why this score
Source Grabber A/TX Grabber X3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 59 47 Grabber A/TX: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 59.4 = 64
Grabber X3: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 47.3 = 59
No road tests of noise for Grabber A/TX or Grabber X3. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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70
Treadwear
Grabber A/TX +565Why this score
Source Grabber A/TX Grabber X3 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 72 63 Grabber A/TX: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 72.4 = 70
Grabber X3: 60% × 65.4 (est.) + 40% × 63.4 = 65
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).
No road tests of treadwear for Grabber X3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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59
Handling (owners)
Grabber A/TX +752Why this score
Source Grabber A/TX Grabber X3 Reviews found online 59 52
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Grabber A/TX | General Grabber X3 |
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| Relative Score | 68 | 66 |
| Dry | 68 | 69 |
| Wet | 73 | 70 |
| Snow | 68 | 69 |
| Comfort | 61 | 57 |
| Noise | 64 | 59 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 65 |
| Handling (owners) | 59 | 52 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Grabber A/TX
66
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Grabber X3
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Grabber X3
Pros
- Exceptional off-road traction in mud, sand, rocks, and snow
- Surprisingly quiet on the highway for a mud-terrain tire
- Aggressive and appealing visual design, including popular red lettering
Cons
- Initial high-speed handling instability or 'squirminess' reported by some drivers
- Prone to throwing rocks and debris, potentially chipping paint
- Occasional reports of rapid or uneven tread wear and cupping
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
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/4Runner
·16 upvotes ·2020-10-11
“Swapped OEM 265/65R17 for Grabber A/Tx 265/70R17 On 2018 Wheels”
jeepforum.com
·2021-10-12
“Thanks Coldcase, you always come through. Im thinking of going for the General Grabber A/Tx, 1 vehicle from the link you posted is using them and even a bigger size at 285 without any issue, difference is they have the altitude package instead of Overland. Do you think ill be fine?”
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”
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
Tire B
General Grabber X3
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Grabber A/TX | B · General Grabber X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Terrain tire | Mud-Terrain tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 44 | 6 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 16″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 14 - 17/32″ | 18 - 21/32″ |
| UTQG | 640 A A - B | AA A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering | Black Side Wall - Serrated Raised Lettering |
| Max pressure | 35 - 80 psi | 35 - 80 psi |
| Sizes in common | 6 | 6 |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
General Grabber A/TX
66
/ 100
General Grabber X3
Narrow edge: General Grabber A/TX — better handling, noise and treadwear. Where the General Grabber X3 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General Grabber A/TX scores 59 vs 52 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
General Grabber A/TX scores 64 vs 59 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
General Grabber A/TX scores 70 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
General Grabber A/TX scores 61 vs 57 on comfort.
Tire A · General Grabber A/TX
Tire B · General Grabber X3
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Grabber A/TX or Grabber X3?
Which is better in the wet, Grabber A/TX or Grabber X3?
General Grabber A/TX, 73 vs 70 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Grabber A/TX or Grabber X3?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 69 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Grabber A/TX or Grabber X3?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 69 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Grabber A/TX or Grabber X3?
General Grabber A/TX, 64 vs 59 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Grabber A/TX or Grabber X3?
General Grabber A/TX, 61 vs 57 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Grabber A/TX or Grabber X3?
General Grabber A/TX, 70 vs 65 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