My first set I bought to replace a set of worn out Cooper's that I liked at first but about half way tread depth they started getting squirrelly and couldn't keep them balanced. I switched to the General's and they have been great, yeah a little noisy but worth it for the traction I got in mud and snow. Most of the miles I put on them are highway since it's my main travel to and from my farm 300 miles away. But I plow only when we get snow over 6 inches and at the farm I am using it in fields with wet clay and mud and I have had no problems except once I got it stuck pulling my trailer up a bank and it was not the tires but the trailer got hung on the bank but not until I had drug it 4 feet into it and it pulled the wheels up. So I purchased a new set for this year and so far they seem to handle better than the old ones but probably because they are new. With the forecast for heavy snow this season I will update this after the season to see if they are any better.
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General Grabber X3 Reviews
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8.4
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8.4
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When it comes to mud-terrain, all-terrain, and rugged-terrain tires for light trucks and SUVs, it’s a pretty crowded field and there are a lot of tough, durable tires out there that deliver great performance on or off the pavement. The folks at General had a winner with the Grabber years ago, and built on the success of that massively-popular tire with the Grabber X3. But is this the right tire for you? Let’s take a look in this General Grabber X3 review.
Features and Benefits
So what can you expect when you get the General Grabber X3?
- 3 ply construction delivers real durability in tough off-road use
- Stone bumpers embedded in the tread help eject rocks, sticks, and debris to protect the casing and ensure there’s always a clear section of tire to dig into soft dirt, sand, or mud
- Specially-designed sidewall deflection ribs guard the upper shoulder and sidewall against cuts and punctures
- Alternating shoulder blocks and computer-designed tread elements deliver excellent traction while keeping road noise to a minimum
- Great-looking, distinctive red letter sidewall styling
- Super-high-strength steel belts and General’s Duragen build technology for rugged performance and toughness
- High-void tread pattern, alternating shoulder scoops and multi-angle gripping edges for unbeatable traction on a variety of surfaces
- Footprint is optimized for traction on- or off-road, while also promoting even wear, a stable ride, and boosting handling
- Visual Alignment Indicators and Tread Wear Indicators built into tread to alert driver to premature or uneven wear
Pros and Cons
Like most General tires, the Grabber X3 has more pros than cons:
Pros:
- Really tough design and construction for use in the roughest off-road conditions
- Can be used aired-down to 10-15 psi for rock crawling
- Stone ejectors protect the casing from damage
- Great looking red-letter sidewall helps your ride stand out
- Advanced tread design for traction in mud, snow, sand, dirt, gravel
Cons:
- Quieter than some mud-terrain tires but still a little loud
- Not the best traction on dry pavement
- No limited manufacturer tread life warranty
SimpleTire’s view on General Grabber X3 tires
If you’re gonna get serious about off-road traction and mudding, you need a tire that can really get the job done. The Grabber X3 from General is that tire. It’s a proven design and it offers real traction and performance in the most challenging terrain, and it’s tough enough to stand up to some real punishment without flinching. The Grabber X3 is available in a wide variety of sizes and is a great choice for Jeeps, lift-kit pickups, and SUVs, with extra ground clearance to get over obstacles and deep mud easily. Besides, it looks great on just about any truck!
Vehicles the General Grabber X3 is a replacement tire for
The Grabber X3 is meant for vehicles that are commonly used off-road. If you own a Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford Bronco Sport, GMC Yukon, Jeep Gladiator, RAM 1500, or Toyota Land Cruiser, then this tire needs to be on your radar.
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Dry
4.9
Wet
4.6
Winter
4.4
Comfort
4.5
Noise
4.3
Treadwear
4.4
25 SimpleTire reviews
One of the tires I got was bad from the factory and I had a devil of a time getting bit replaced. I eventually got it exchanged but was never compensated for all the mounting,dismounting and balancing it took to figure out which one was bad. I have had four sets of these tires over the past 11 years. The first three sets were amazing! Quietest 35s on the market and all three sets lasted over 50k (I rotate every 5000 miles). But this set has been nothing but trouble and they are loud which has never been an issue. They also domt feel the same on the road. It's almost like they rollover onto the sidewall in turns. I know they don't but that's what it feels like. The general tire "warranty experts" were rude and flatly refused to help me with the bad tire. At first Simple Tire refused to help as well but after the general tire experts told me I must return through aimpletire I called em and insisted. They relented amd I found out a couple days later that they have a 30 day window (which I was still in) where you can return for any reason. I am less than pleased with the process and the tires. I will be buying nittos next time I guess. The whole deal is a bummer cuz simple tire was a good deal and auper convenient but I almost had to replace my 500 dollar tire at my expense even though it had less than 200 miles on it amd two major tire shops saying it was a bad tire. Skip these and opt for some other brand cuz generals quality has declined in a big way
By far one of the best tires I have ever had. They survived a cross country road trip that went from wet to dry on and off road, then down to Mexico where they pre-ran the Baja 1000, then back home with little tread loss and no damage. Incredible! Already purchased another set for my other truck.
Ok I wanted to wait at least 1500 miles before I submitted A review, we all know anything NEW is wonderful, with the exception of a few bad apples, anyways I absolutely love these tires, I was skeptical at first but my worries soon disappeared after seeing the on a tire balancer and they all balanced wonderful and spun perfectly "round". The road noise is almost un-noticeable, very quiet for an "off-road" tire, the ride is fantastic. As far as wet pavement and snow traction I am not much help because I have not encountered that as of yet, it is still summer here. Made in America? Yes. Recommend? Absolutely. Quality tire for the price point. I know there are plenty of tire manufacturers out there with better (and worse) pricing of there tires but this General tire has my thumbs up. I drive an 2000 model F-350 Superduty 4X4 crew cab, short bed with a 4" lift, nothing fancy.......
Great looking set of tires, not to loud either will definitely buy more. Great off road traction. Not to much give in cornering either ðŸ'ðŸ'ðŸ'ðŸ'
Tires are great! Came super fast! Would extremely recommend them. Would buy again.
Some of the best tires I have ever had. I have ran Mickey Thompsons Baja MTZ, Goodyear Wrangler MTRs, and BFG Mud Terrains KM2. From rock crawling to trails to the baja desert..the General X3s have outperformed in every way!
Excellent tire, had on my rubicon wrangler. It handled all conditions thrown at it. Wet roads, mud, snow, and ice. Did superbly on rocks off road. Very slight noise thru soft top. Excellent road manners.