General Grabber HTS

*Est. $95

Reviewed February 2009

Best all-season truck/SUV tire

Best performance on dry and wet pavement
Good traction in snow
Quiet and comfortable
45,000- to 60,000-mile treadlife warranty
Value

Mixed reviews on ice
Not designed for off-road driving

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Our Analysis

February 2009. The budget-priced General Grabber HTS outperforms pricier all-season tires, earning the top spot in reviews. Experts say the Grabber HTS' braking and handling characteristics are unbeatable on dry and wet roads, while offering a quiet, comfortable ride. It carries a 45,000- to 60,000-mile treadlife warranty, depending on size and speed rating. The Grabber HTS gets good marks for snow traction in reviews. Owners say it grips well on ice, too, but expert tests find its ice-braking ability only fair. Note that this tire is not designed for off-road use; if you plan to hit the gravel and dirt, critics recommend the all-terrain Pirelli Scorpion ATR (*est. $125).

Experts at Consumer Reports and Tire Rack compare the General Grabber HTS with other all-season tires, but Consumer Reports includes more tires and more extensive testing than other sources. Tire Rack also collects owner ratings on dozens of tires, including the Grabber HTS. The Grabber HTS is one of the few non-off-road tires reviewed at Four Wheeler magazine, but the review says little about how the tire actually performs.

Where To Buy

Store Rating	Notes	Total Price
29 store reviews	In Stock. Authorized Dealer	$91.00	See It
40 store reviews	In Stock.	$89.10	See It
4 store reviews	In Stock.	$87.00	See It
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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

Consumer Reports compares the General Grabber HTS with 19 other all-season tires for SUVs and light trucks, thoroughly testing every aspect of the tires and ranking them accordingly. Editors recommend the best tires for performance, long treadlife and fuel economy.

Review: Ratings: All-Season Light Truck Tires, Editors of Consumer Reports, Nov. 2008

2. Tire Rack

The General Grabber HTS wins this head-to-head comparison conducted by staffers at Tire Rack, a well-known online retailer. The Grabber HTS beats the Pirelli Scorpion STR and Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza in tests on both wet and dry pavement.

Review: Sooner or Later You'll Own Generals -- Maybe Now Is the Time, Editors of Tire Rack, Aug. 15, 2008

3. Tire Rack

The General Grabber HTS is the favorite all-season tire among owners who have posted ratings at Tire Rack's website. More than 50 owners rate the Grabber HTS on its wet, dry and winter-road performance, as well as its overall comfort and treadlife.

Review: General Grabber HTS, Contributors to Tire Rack

4. Four Wheeler

Four Wheeler's Robin Stover attends General Tire's exhibition of the new Grabber HTS at its snow-and-ice test track near Montreal. This article agrees with General's explanation of why the Grabber grips well in snow, but Stover says little about how the tire actually performs on the track.

Review: General Grabber HTS Tire Test, Robin Stover