General Grabber X3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 63% of the mud-terrain tires we score.
Owners 67 · 119 reviews analysed Road tests 40 · 2 tests
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General Grabber X3 has a Relative Score of 67 out of 100 among mud-terrain tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 119 owner reviews rate it 67 out of 100. 95% would buy it again.
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 119 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
40/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
By discipline: % of the best tire in each test.
General Grabber X3 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 18 - 21/32″ |
| UTQG | AA A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Serrated Raised Lettering |
| Max pressure | 35 - 80 psi |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 265/75 R16 | Amazon |
| 285/75 R16 | Amazon |
| 265/70 R17 | Amazon |
| 285/70 R17 | Amazon |
| 315/70 R17 | Amazon |
| 275/70 R18 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 119 owner reviews found online.
The General Grabber X3 receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from truck and SUV owners for its aggressive styling, exceptional off-road traction in mud, sand, and rocks, and surprisingly low road noise for a mud-terrain tire. While a few users noted initial handling squirminess or fast tread wear, the vast majority praise its durability, wet-weather performance, and overall value.
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
- Strong durability and long-lasting tread wear for many users
- Good wet-weather and asphalt grip
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
- Stiff ride or slight steering wonder when towing heavy loads
Worth knowing
- Users running larger sizes (such as 35-inch tires on Jeeps and trucks) reported smooth highway manners and reliable performance when aired down for sand and rock crawling.
- Heavy-duty truck and full-size SUV owners (like Ford F-350s and Excursions) appreciated the stiff sidewalls for towing, though a few noted steering wonder at high speeds.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
What's the best type of tire for your SUV or Pickup truck? HT, AT and MT compared and tested
4th of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 5 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 5 | |
| tire Weight | 4th of 5 | |
| Subjective Comfort | 4th of 5 | |
| Mud Performance | 1st of 5 | |
| Subj. Dirt Handling | 5th of 5 | |
| Dirt Handling | 5th of 5 | |
| Subj. Gravel Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Gravel Handling | 2nd of 5 | |
| Gravel Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 1st of 5 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 5 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 5 |
HT vs AT vs MT vs Winter tires on Snow
4th of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Noise level | 5th of 5 | |
| Subjective Comfort | 5th of 5 | |
| Ice Braking | 4th of 5 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 5th of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 5 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 5 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 5 |
About the General Grabber X3
Our 2021 write-up. The scores and test results above are updated as new tests and reviews come in.
The General Tire Grabber X3 is an off-road-oriented tire for true off-roaders and light trucks. It is characterized by excellent traction properties and high cross-country ability on mud, rocky terrain and sand. According to the manufacturer, it is a real road tire, unlike the predecessor General Grabber.
History of R&D
The General Tire Grabber X3 tires were introduced in 2016. It took Continental engineers three years to develop them, during which sixteen different tread options were considered in the hope of providing maximum traction on off-road terrain.
The manufacturer conducted 500 hours of off-road tire testing at its test track in Yuvalde, Texas, USA, tested more than 1,000 Grabber X3 prototypes and invested more than 20,000 man-hours in testing. In total, the model has undergone more than three million miles of testing and has been approved by test pilots.
Tread Design
The General Grabber X3 tires have an aggressive tread pattern and powerful "muscular" shoulders that provide additional capabilities when driving on full off-road. For good stability in mud, the tire has a high-cavity tread pattern that includes large, self-cleaning mud evacuation channels.
Special stone-removing rims prevent stones from getting stuck between the tread blocks when driving on gravel. They also minimize tire damage from various mechanical damages, and increase puncture resistance.
In order for the General Grabber X3 to move easily on rocky terrain, the edges of its tread blocks are placed at different angles, which provides reliable traction in all directions. In addition, special side beads help protect the tire structure from damage, as well as increase the traction capabilities of the sidewalls and shoulder section of the tire.
The style of the model sidewalls is emphasized by black lettering, and some sizes are available with red lettering. All sizes of the General Grabber X3 model have a three-layer construction and a tread pattern that promotes acoustic comfort in the interior of an off-road vehicle.
For fans of less extreme off-road riding, the General brand has the General Tire Grabber AT3 model in stock.
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