Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 3 reviews
General GRABBER SNOW looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
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General GRABBER SNOW vs Michelin X Ice Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 13 road tests and 3 + 19 owner reviews. How we score
X Ice Snow leads, 72–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (subj. comfort)
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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63
Dry
X Ice Snow +467Why this score
Source GRABBER SNOW X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 11 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 65 Reviews found online 61 70 GRABBER SNOW: 60% × 64.9 (est.) + 40% × 60.8 = 63
X Ice Snow: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 70 = 67
No road tests of dry for GRABBER SNOW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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71
Wet
GRABBER SNOW +269Why this score
Source GRABBER SNOW X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 12 tests ≈ 71 (est.) 64 Reviews found online 71 76 GRABBER SNOW: 60% × 70.6 (est.) + 40% × 71.3 = 71
X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.2 + 40% × 76.4 = 69
No road tests of wet for GRABBER SNOW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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75
Snow
X Ice Snow +176Why this score
Source GRABBER SNOW X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 12 tests ≈ 73 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 79 80 GRABBER SNOW: 60% × 72.8 (est.) + 40% × 78.6 = 75
X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 79.8 = 76
No road tests of snow for GRABBER SNOW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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70
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1080Why this score
Source GRABBER SNOW X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 82 Reviews found online 71 78 GRABBER SNOW: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 71.3 = 70
X Ice Snow: 60% × 82.1 + 40% × 77.7 = 80
No road tests of comfort for GRABBER SNOW. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison75Why this score
Source GRABBER SNOW X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 8 tests – 81 Reviews found online – ≈ 67 (est.) X Ice Snow: 60% × 80.8 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 75
No owner ratings of noise for X Ice Snow. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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66
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +672Why this score
Source GRABBER SNOW X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 66 76 GRABBER SNOW: 60% × 65.8 (est.) + 40% × 66.3 = 66
X Ice Snow: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.7 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for GRABBER SNOW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
No road tests of treadwear for X Ice Snow. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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56
Handling (owners)
X Ice Snow +1874Why this score
Source GRABBER SNOW X Ice Snow Reviews found online 56 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | General GRABBER SNOW | Michelin X Ice Snow |
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| Relative Score | 68 | 72 |
| Dry | 63 | 67 |
| Wet | 71 | 69 |
| Snow | 75 | 76 |
| Comfort | 70 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 75 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 56 | 74 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
68
/ 100
GRABBER SNOW
72
/ 100
X Ice Snow
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 GRABBER SNOW
Pros
- Phenomenal traction in deep snow and muddy conditions
- Impressive noise levels, often quieter than premium summer tires
- Strong durability and tread life over multiple winter seasons
Cons
- Soft compound construction may lead to faster wear if used in warmer temperatures
- Limited performance in extreme deep mud compared to specialized off-road tires
Tire B X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional traction and lateral grip in deep snow and slush
- High level of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Excellent tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance and handling on dry or wet pavement
- Increased road noise as the tires wear over time
- Can feel slightly 'twitchy' or less stable at the absolute limit of handling
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General GRABBER SNOW | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Touring tires | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 100 |
| Rim diameters | — | 13″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
General GRABBER SNOW
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Narrow edge: Michelin X Ice Snow — better handling, comfort and treadwear. Where the General GRABBER SNOW is ahead, it is by less than 3 points. General GRABBER SNOW rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 3 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 56 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 72 vs 66 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 67 vs 63 on dry.
Tire A · General GRABBER SNOW
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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GRABBER SNOW or X Ice Snow?
Which is better in the wet, GRABBER SNOW or X Ice Snow?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 69 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, GRABBER SNOW or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 67 vs 63 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, GRABBER SNOW or X Ice Snow?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 76 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, GRABBER SNOW or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 80 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, GRABBER SNOW or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 72 vs 66 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