- #GENERAL GRABBER X3 REVIEW DRIVERS#
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Select sizes also include General’ iconic red lettering, while all other sizes sport a black sidewall. All LT models feature an E load range rating. The General Grabber X3 is currently available in a number of 15-20 inch sizes with many more coming in 2017. General has done what they can in reducing much of the noise with their tread pitch design, but you can expect to hear a bit more noise than your standard AT tire. One of the issues with such an aggressive high-void tread design is the added road noise it produces. It’s nice to see these sipes being full-depth to get the most performance out of the tread life.
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On the street, the Grabber X3 features full-depth sipes around the tread for increased traction on wet or snow covered pavement.
#GENERAL GRABBER X3 REVIEW DRIVERS#
These ribs do their job well and we’ve heard this from other drivers in reviews as well. To aid in further protecting the sidewalls from punctures and other damage, General has added deflection ribs to avoid rocks from penetrating the sidewall. In addition, General Tire has arranged the tread pattern at different angles and added multiple shoulder scoops to increase traction and grip on all types of surfaces. Stone bumpers in the tread grooves prevent rocks from building up and help to minimize stone drilling and damage to the tire. It efficiently and effectively cleans itself out very well due to its unique evacuation channels. The durability and puncture resistance this tire provides is among the best in class.įor off-road performance, the General Grabber X3 uses an open tread pattern that is built to deliver exceptional traction on dirt, sand, gravel and mud. The X3 uses a tougher cut and chip resistant tread compound to go with a 3-ply construction, ultra-high strength steel belts and an aggressive open tread pattern that is designed to tackle the most difficult of terrain without issue. With over 3 years spent in developing this new model and more than 2 million miles of testing, General has utilized the latest in tire technology in creating this extreme terrain tire. General named this model the “X3” due to its extreme performance in dirt, mud and on rocks. This extreme MT tire will replace the older and popular Grabber and is available in many more sizes that will appeal to a wider range of truck, jeep, SUV and other 4×4 vehicles. Additional traction is achieved in challenging conditions from the innovative alternating patterns.After more than 3 years in development, the General Grabber X3 is set for release in September 2016. This provides all surface traction.Īggressive upper sidewall designed to protect from stones, sticks and other debris.
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Sipes are full depth to maintain grip throughout the tire's life.ĭepressed blocks alternating on the shoulders to deliver additional grip on complex surfaces. Optimized placement of the sipes to provide impressive wet street and snow performance. The open pattern increases traction with many gripping surfaces and edges, arranged at multiple angles for grip in every direction. Remarkably quiet and comfortable for the street and aggressively talented for off-road terrain. Evacuation channels all for quick and efficient self-cleaning action.Įach individual pitch length helps to minimize tread generated noise on the street. Added gauge improves puncture resistance.Īggressive, open pattern for high traction in mud, dirt, sand and gravel. Ultra high-strength steel belts ensures even footprint for confident stability.īumpers help release stones and debris from the large deep grooves, protects the groove bottom and minimizes stone drilling. Robust compound gives excellent cut and chip resistance. Three-ply construction on all sizes provides race-proved durability and puncture resistance. Objects are deflected away to protect penetration into the sidewall.
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