General Grabber APT review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 48% of the all-terrain tires we score.
Owners 67 · 82 reviews analysed Road tests 80 · 1 test
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General Grabber APT has a Relative Score of 68 out of 100 among all-terrain tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. 82 owner reviews rate it 67 out of 100. 68% would buy it again.
General is Continental's mid-range brand, made in Portugal, Czechia and Romania.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
67/100From 82 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
80/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 82 owner reviews found online.
The General Grabber APT is widely regarded as a versatile, budget-friendly all-terrain tire that balances on-road comfort with respectable off-road capability. While many users praise its quiet highway ride and strong performance in snow and wet conditions, experiences regarding tread longevity and balancing consistency are notably polarized.
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
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors
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
- Mixed performance on ice, with some users reporting poor grip
Worth knowing
- Users of full-size trucks and SUVs report varying experiences, with some achieving high mileage (70k-85k) while others note faster wear under heavy use.
- Drivers of older trucks and SUVs (e.g., 2002 F150, 3rd Gen 4Runner) frequently cite improved handling and aesthetics over stock tires.
- Some users noted a slight decrease in fuel economy (2-3 mpg) after installation, likely due to the tire's construction and weight.
3 published test appearances (1 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires · 215/60R17
6th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 5th of 18 |
Source: Consumer Reports
What's the best type of tire for your SUV or Pickup truck? HT, AT and MT compared and tested
2nd of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 5 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 5 | |
| tire Weight | 3rd of 5 | |
| Subjective Comfort | 2nd of 5 | |
| Mud Performance | 3rd of 5 | |
| Subj. Dirt Handling | 2nd of 5 | |
| Dirt Handling | 3rd of 5 | |
| Subj. Gravel Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Gravel Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Gravel Handling | 2nd of 5 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 5 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2nd of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 5 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 5 |
HT vs AT vs MT vs Winter tires on Snow
2nd of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Noise level | 3rd of 5 | |
| Subjective Comfort | 2nd of 5 | |
| Ice Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 3rd of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 5 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 5 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 5 |
General Grabber APT specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 12 - 16/32″ |
| UTQG | 360 - 740 A - AA A - B |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 44 - 90 psi |
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