General Grabber Arctic review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 70 · 18 reviews analysed Road tests 100 · 2 tests
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The General Grabber Arctic is widely praised by users as a high-performing, budget-friendly winter tire that excels in snow, slush, and cold wet conditions. Reviewers frequently note significant improvements in traction, stability, and braking control compared to standard all-season tires, with many expressing a strong willingness to repurchase.
Owners rate it 30 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
70/100From 18 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
100/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
By discipline: % of the best tire in each test.
General Grabber Arctic specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 235/70 R16 | Amazon |
| 265/70 R16 | Amazon |
| 265/65 R17 | Amazon |
| 245/60 R18 | Amazon |
| 265/60 R18 | Amazon |
| 275/55 R20 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 18 owner reviews found online.
The General Grabber Arctic is widely praised by users as a high-performing, budget-friendly winter tire that excels in snow, slush, and cold wet conditions. Reviewers frequently note significant improvements in traction, stability, and braking control compared to standard all-season tires, with many expressing a strong willingness to repurchase.
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
- Surprisingly low noise level for a dedicated winter tire
- Good treadwear and longevity over multiple seasons
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
- Initial air pressure retention issues reported by a minority of users
Worth knowing
- Drivers of rear-wheel-drive (RWD) vehicles like the Toyota 4Runner reported a dramatic elimination of cold-weather sliding and loss of traction.
- Truck and heavy vehicle owners (such as Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 4x4) noted major improvements in braking control and winter stability.
- Specific sizing such as 265/70R16 received positive feedback for seamless fitment and overall ride quality.
Reviews from our readers
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2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires · 215/60R17
4th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Consumer Reports
HT vs AT vs MT vs Winter tires on Snow
1st of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Braking | 1st of 5 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 5 | |
| Subjective Comfort | 1st of 5 | |
| Inside Noise level | 2nd of 5 |
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