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General Grabber AT3

General Grabber AT3 Review - Worth Buying? Test Data [2024]

Here are the key stats for the Grabber AT3, at a glance.
Key Info - Australia
Vehicle SuitabilityLight Truck / SUV
Driving StyleOn-/Off-Road All-Terrain
SeasonAll Season
Release Date2016
Run Flat?No
Overall Score78/100

Pricing

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General Grabber AT3 in Australia

This offering by General has been around in Australia for about 8 years. Especially designed for 4WDs, SUVs and light trucks, it comes in a total of 108 sizes.

This on-/off-road all-terrain tyre is a solid option for those looking for an all season tyre in the mid-range of the market. Note that it is not a runflat tyre.

Read on to see how it stacks up against the competition!

How We Reviewed The Grabber AT3 Tyres

Unlike the Australian government, the European Union carries out standardised tests on all tyres sold in Europe. These tests are carried out in identical conditions, making them a reliable way to compare tyres.

For this review, we use averaged results from tests done on 95 sizes of the Grabber AT3 tyres by the European Union.

We then compare these to the same results for the following similar tyres, also rated for On-/Off-Road All-Terrain usage and sold in Australia.

Fuel Efficiency

EU GradeCompared to an A grade tyre?
Fuel Efficiency
(A - E)
D0.3L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$83 extra per year

The US Department of Energy estimates that around 25% of the fuel consumption of a vehicle is attributable to the tyres. That's a lot, and it means that choosing fuel efficient tyres can save you quite a bit of money.

The Grabber AT3 tyres rank a D on a scale of A to E in the official fuel efficiency tests carried out by the EU (they call these rolling resistance tests).

Relative to an A grade tyre, expect to use an extra 0.3L/100km. This works out to $83 extra spent on petrol per year, based on a typical 12,000 km driven per year.

Comparison

Here's how the Grabber AT3 compares to similar tyres for fuel efficiency (1 = Grade E, 5 = Grade A).

Based on the comparison tyres we've selected, the Grabber AT3 ranked # out of 0 tyres.

Grip & Handling

EU GradeCompared to an A grade tyre?
Wet Grip
(A - E)
C5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h

We'll now take a look at how these tyres compare in terms of grip and handling.

A good measure of this is 'wet grip', which is an indication of how well the tyres will allow the vehicle to come to a stop in wet conditions.

The Grabber AT3 tyres rank a C on a scale of A to E in the official fuel tests carried out by the EU.

Relative to an A grade tyre, expect these tyres to require about an extra 5 metres to come to a complete stop when braking at 80km/h.

Comparison

Here's how the Grabber AT3 compares to similar tyres for wet grip (1 = Grade E, 5 = Grade A).

For wet grip, they scored # out of 0 comparison tyres.

Noise

EU GradeCompared to an A grade tyre?
Noise
(A - C)
B (73 dB)2 times as noisy

Another key factor to consider when choosing a tyre is road noise. Once you're over about 40 km/h, the dominant source of noise you hear is from the contact of your tyres on the road.

There is a surprisingly wide variation in the amount of noise each tyre makes.

The Grabber AT3 tyres produce 73.3 dB of road noise, which corresponds to a rank of B on a scale of A to C in the standardised testing done by the EU.

Expect these tyres to produce about 2 times as much noise as an A grade tyre (the decibel scale is logarithmic).

Comparison

Here's how the Grabber AT3 compares to similar tyres for noise (1 = Grade C, 3 = Grade A).

For noise, they ranked # out of 0 comparison tyres.

Comfort

Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, including those below, the Grabber AT3 scores 5 out of 5 for comfort.

  • SA4x4: All-Terrain Tire Test R17

Treadwear

With a UTQG treadwear rating of 560, the Grabber AT3 would theoretically last 5.6 times longer than a tyre with a treadwear rating of 100.

Traction

The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.

These tyres score a grade of A.

Temperature Resistance

The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.

These tyres score a grade of A.

Warranty

We don't have any warranty data for this tyre, unfortunately. Know how long the warranty period is? Let us know over at the contact page.

Comparisons With Similar Tyres

Still undecided as to whether to go with these on-/off-road all-terrain tyres? Check out our data-driven comparisons to similar tyres on the market in Australia!

Summary

With an overall rating of 78 out of 100, the Grabber AT3 tyres are a solid choice for anyone looking to replace their SUV or truck rubber with some tyres designed for on-/off-road all-terrain action.

For fuel efficiency, they score a grade of D, which is below average, though this isn't a super important factor.

More important is the wet grip, which gives you an indication of their traction and handling. In this regard, they get a score of C, which is more or less average.

Finally, for road noise, they receive a B grade, which is about typical.

In terms of data out of the US, they have the following UTQG ratings:

  • Treadwear: 560
  • Traction: A (scale: AA, A, B, C)
  • Temperature Resistance: A (scale: A, B, C)

Full Size List (click to show)

Below is a list of all 108 sizes of the Grabber AT3 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width. Select your preferred size to compare prices across multiple suppliers.

Size
195/80 R15 96T
205/70 R15 106/104S
205/70 R15 96T
205/80 R16 104T XL
205/70 R15 106S
205/75 R15 97T
215/70 R16 100T
215/80 R15 112/109S
215/60 R17 96H
215/75 R15 100T
215/65 R16 103S
215/65 R16 103/100S
225/70 R17 108T XL
225/75 R15 102T
225/70 R17 115/112S
225/75 R16 115/112S
225/70 R16 103T
225/70 R15 100T
225/65 R17 102H
225/60 R17 99H
225/60 R18 104H XL
225/70 R17 115S
225/75 R16 115S
225/75 R16 108H XL
225/50 R18 99V XL
225/55 R18 102V XL
235/85 R16 120/116S
235/55 R17 103H XL
235/65 R16 121/119R
235/75 R15 110/107S
235/60 R16 100H
235/60 R18 107H XL
235/85 R16 120S
235/70 R16 110/107S
235/65 R17 108H XL
235/70 R16 110S
235/75 R15 110S
235/55 R18 104H XL
235/65 R17 108V XL
235/55 R19 105H XL
235/70 R17 111H XL
235/55 R17 99H
245/75 R15 113S
245/70 R16 111H XL
245/75 R16 120S
245/75 R16 120/116S
245/70 R17 114T XL
245/75 R15 113/110S
245/65 R17 111H XL
245/70 R16 113S
245/70 R16 113/110S
255/60 R20 113H XL
255/70 R18 116H XL
255/60 R18 112/109S
255/65 R16 109H
255/60 R18 112S
255/65 R17 114/110S
255/70 R15 112T
255/70 R16 120S
255/60 R18 112H XL
255/55 R20 110H XL
255/50 R19 107H XL
255/70 R15 112T XL
255/70 R16 120/117S
255/55 R19 111H XL
255/65 R17 114S
255/60 R19 113V XL
255/55 R18 109H XL
265/70 R16 112H
265/65 R18 117/114S
265/65 R17 120/117S
265/70 R17 121/118S
265/65 R18 114T
265/60 R18 119/116S
265/65 R18 117S
265/70 R15 112T
265/70 R16 121S
265/65 R17 112H
265/70 R17 115T
265/60 R18 110H
265/70 R16 121/118S
265/50 R20 111V XL
265/65 R17 120S
265/70 R17 121S
265/60 R18 119S
275/40 R20 106V XL
275/40 R20 106H XL
275/55 R20 117H XL
275/45 R20 110H XL
275/40 R22 108V XL
275/45 R20 110V XL
275/60 R20 115H
275/45 R21 110V XL
275/65 R18 116T
285/65 R17 121/118S
285/45 R22 114H XL
285/45 R22 114V XL
285/70 R17 116/113S
285/40 R22 110V XL
285/50 R20 116H XL
285/60 R18 116H
285/60 R18 118/115S
285/60 R18 118S
285/65 R17 121S
305/50 R20 120T XL
315/70 R17 121/118S
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