P9 of 12
Beat 27% of the field
General Grabber GT+ Test Results
Tested 2022 to 2023
1 publication
Tested 2 times by independent publications, the General Grabber GT+ averages a finish of 9th.
- 2Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 9thAverage finish
- 19%Field beaten on average
- 1Publications
2 tests, 2022 to 2023
Record by discipline
Where the General Grabber GT+ finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P9 of 11.5 | 24% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P10 of 11.5 | 14% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P6.5 of 11.5 | 49% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P9.5 of 11.5 | 19% | - |
| Wet Circle | 2 | P10 of 11.5 | 14% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P5.5 of 11.5 | 58% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2 | P7 of 11.5 | 44% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 1 | P9 of 11 | 20% | - |
| Gravel Traction | 2 | P5.5 of 11.5 | 59% | - |
| Dirt Handling | 1 | P8 of 12 | 36% | - |
| Sand Traction | 2 | P2.5 of 11.5 | 85% | 1 |
| Grass Traction | 2 | P8.5 of 11.5 | 29% | - |
| Mud Traction | 2 | P6 of 11.5 | 51% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 2 | P6 of 11.5 | 51% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P5 of 11.5 | 61% | - |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 2 tests. Updated March 27, 2026.
Across two AutoBild summer SUV tests, the General Grabber GT Plus consistently finishes in the lower third overall (9/12 in 2023 and 9/11 in 2022), driven mainly by weak on-road dynamic performance in both dry and wet cornering-related disciplines. While it shows some isolated strengths (notably off-road sand performance and occasionally good wet braking/aquaplaning), these are not enough to offset its repeated mid-to-backpack results on the core road safety/handling measures that dominate the rankings.
Its clearest positive pattern is off-road capability, especially in sand and (in 2022) gravel traction, plus some respectable aquaplaning resistance. The most repeatable negative pattern is handling/grip in dry and wet (particularly wet circle/limit grip and dry handling), alongside poor grass traction in both tests.
Performance Strengths
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Off-road Traction (Sand/Loose Surfaces)
Strong
Details
- 1st place sand traction in 2023 (8886 N, 1/12)
- 2nd place gravel traction in 2022 (+2.8% from best, 2/11) and 4th place sand traction in 2022 (4/11)
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Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight/Curved)
Moderate
Details
- Curved aquaplaning 4/11 in 2022 (+3.7% from best) and straight aquaplaning 4/11 in 2022 (+3.6% from best)
- Straight aquaplaning 7/12 in 2023 (+8.4% from best)
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Efficiency / Rolling Resistance
Moderate
Details
- Rolling resistance 4/12 in 2023 (+4.9% from best)
- Rolling resistance 6/11 in 2022 (mid-pack)
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Off-road traction
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
strong off-road traction
- 2023 Best SUV Tires Tested (2023)High traction on loose gravel
- 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2022)
Performance Weaknesses
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Dry Road Performance (Braking & Handling)
Strong
Details
- Dry handling ranked 10/12 in 2023 (+4.7% from best) and 10/11 in 2022 (+1.4% from best)
- Dry braking ranked 10/12 in 2023 (+7.5% from best) and only 8/11 in 2022
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Wet Cornering Grip / Handling (Wet Handling & Wet Circle)
Strong
Details
- Wet circle ranked 10/12 in 2023 (+3.4% from best) and 10/11 in 2022 (+4.2% from best)
- Wet handling ranked 10/12 in 2023 (+2.9% from best) and 9/11 in 2022 (+2.9% from best)
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Grass Traction
Moderate
Details
- Grass traction 9/12 in 2023 (+17.4% from best), noted as 'poor on grass' in the test commentary
- Grass traction 8/11 in 2022 (+8.2% from best)
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Behavior at the limit
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
Understeering handling on wet and dry roads
- 2023 Best SUV Tires Tested (2023)understeering handling on wet and dry slopes
- 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2022)
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Dry handling
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
Understeering handling on wet and dry roads
- 2023 Best SUV Tires Tested (2023)
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Wet handling
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
Understeering handling on wet and dry roads
- 2023 Best SUV Tires Tested (2023)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the General Grabber GT+ (2 tests) and 11 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Off-road traction strength in 2 of 2 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Ride comfort weakness in 1 of 2 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Tread life no test mentions it 5 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
- Road noise no test mentions it 4 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet grip no test mentions it 4 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry grip no test mentions it 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 2
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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