General are an American tyre manufacturer that have been producing
mid-range tyres for over 100 years.
Known for a variety of tyre segments such as
car tyres, truck tyres, and off-road tyres, General are well-respected within the tyre industry for their extensive and historic model line up.
Amongst these tyre models, their Grabber tyre series is an extremely popular pick, particularly in the United Kingdom.
This article will cover both the
General Grabber AT2 and
Grabber AT3, comparing the two popular 4x4 tyres in features, popular tyre sizes and how Blackcircles.com customers rate both models.
Grabber AT2 Overview
The General Grabber All-Terrain (AT) 2 is a
4x4 tyre released by General back in 2006.
This
all-season tyre has been developed with a 5-row tread pattern, enhancing both on- and off- road performance.
Featured with advanced cut and chip resistant tread compound, the Grabber AT2 is an extremely tough tyre that has great levels of performance whilst driving in rough conditions.
An acoustic tread pattern gives a solid reduction in external tyre noise.
The Grabber AT2 has been chosen as original equipment (OE) tyre for cars such as the
Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Buy Grabber AT2 tyresGrabber AT3 Overview
The General Grabber AT3 is also a 4x4 tyre, manufactured by General since 2016.
Through its innovative tread pattern, the Grabber AT3 features exceptional off-road grip through gripping edges that interlock with loose surfaces.
A robust tread compound gives greater levels of performance on rough terrain, giving the tyre more stability and grip through these driving conditions.
The uniform block design ensures balanced material distribution, while the optimized tread block alignment promotes smooth surface contact. Together, these features provide a notably comfortable and enjoyable on-road driving experience in an all-terrain tyre-lineup.
This robust tyre is a popular OE choice in the 4x4/SUV segment as an OE tyre, being originally fitted on car models such as the
Isuzu D-Max and the
Ford Ranger.
Buy Grabber AT3 tyresTyre Label Ratings
Tyre label ratings are an EU regulated ranking system that rates four main performance factors. Label ratings may differ between tyre sizes.
The categories covered in these label ratings are as follows:
- Fuel Efficiency – Ranked A to E
- Wet Grip – Ranked A to E
- Tyre Noise – Ranked with numbers and A to C/Decibels (dB)
Grabber AT2 Label Ratings
- Fuel Efficiency: D
- Wet Grip: B
- Tyre Noise: 75B
Please not that these label ratings are for the only tyre size available on the Blackcircles.com website (
265/75 R16 tyres).
Grabber AT3 Label Ratings
- Fuel Efficiency: D or E
- Wet Grip: D – C
- Tyre Noise: 72B – 75B
Customer Reviews
Our customer review platform, powered by DriverReviews, enables buyers to evaluate their purchased tyre models across the following categories:
- Overall Ratings
- Would the customer buy the tyres again
- Does the car feel better to drive
- Were the tyres value for money
Grabber AT2 Customer Reviews
customers have reviewed the Grabber AT2 as follows:
Grabber AT3 Customer Reviews
customers have reviewed the Grabber AT3 as follows:
Grabber AT2 Common Tyre Sizes
Most popular rim tyre size:
16-inch tyres
Grabber AT3 Common Tyre Sizes
Most popular rim tyre size:
18-inch tyres
Grabber AT2 Common Car Models
Grabber AT3 Common Car Models
Price Ranges
Prices for tyre models will typically vary depending on tyre size.
Fully fitted prices for the General Grabber AT2 is for 1 available size: £ .
Fully fitted prices for the General AT3 range from £ to £ .
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a big difference in Grabber AT3 noise levels highway vs. the AT2?
Yes: the Grabber AT3 noise levels highway are significantly lower than the AT2 thanks to ComfortBalance technology, which uses an offset tread pattern to cancel out that annoying hum at 70mph.
How is the Grabber AT3 snow performance for UK winters?
Unlike many older designs, the Grabber AT3 snow performance is officially certified with the 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snowflake) symbol, making it safer for freezing, slushy conditions than the original AT2.
Can I still get the AT2, and is it worth it?
The AT2 is mostly discontinued or available in specialist sizes; unless you specifically need its specific lug design for a period-correct restoration, the AT3 is the superior technical choice.
