General Grabber AT2 Tire Review & Rating

The General Grabber AT2 sports impressive all-terrain traction, and a unique studdable tread design for outstanding deep snow grip. Engineered for drivers of all types of pickups and SUV’s, the AT2 is built to provide not only high performance off-road, but better handling and ride comfort on the street as well.

The tread compound General uses is made to reduce chips and cuts, and when combined with the symmetric tread pattern, provides increased traction on all types of terrain. Grip and traction is what sets this tire apart from many of the leading competitor all-terrain brands. The AT2 includes tread blocks with additional traction edges and multiple sipes around the tread to add more bite in snow, slush and mud, which this tire does an excellent job at.

The AT2 is designed to accept metallic studs for proven deep snow traction and handling in even the worst of any snow storms. Even without studs this tire is built to perform in the snow. It features the mountain/snowflake symbol which means it is severe storm rated and meets the same standards as a dedicated winter tire.

What may be surprising to many drivers is how quiet this tire is, in addition to the overall ride comfort, despite the aggressive tread design. This is due in part to multi-tread block sizes and the computer-optimized acoustic tread pattern. They combine to minimize road noise, which is an area that many drivers have mentioned in their tire reviews on this model.

Inside the tread you find two steel belts and a two-ply polyester cord body that adds more strength and durability, while also providing added ride comfort and a longer tread life. General backs up this model with a 60,000 mile tread guarantee, which is one of the better warranties in this class.

Pros

• Excellent traction in heavy snow, ice, mud, dirt and gravel
  
• Responsive steering and stability 
• Tough sidewalls provide excellent puncture resistance
  
• Outstanding treadwear and a 60,000 mile warranty 

Cons

• Road noise at highway speeds
• Wet traction
• Ride is rougher than many A/T tires

Overall Thoughts

This General tire delivers excellent traction in all types of terrain. The snow traction you’ll get is exceptional, regardless of whether it is just a light dusting or a massive 18 inch snowstorm. Traction on ice and hardpack is equally impressive. Handling and stability is also another plus.

Naturally, road noise is a little more pronounced than other lesser aggressive all-terrain models at highway speeds, but it not a big issue, which has been noted by numerous other drivers as well. The tougher sidewalls mean the ride will be a bit rougher, and that’s the case here. Traction on wet pavement is ok, but not as good as many others.

Treadwear is among the best in this class and General provides a nice warranty as well. The tread simply wears like iron.

Overall, it’s easy to see why drivers have had such good praise for this tire over the years. It is simply one of the better on and off road tires on the market.

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What Vehicles Will The General AT2 Fit?

(This is not a complete list of ALL vehicles this tire will fit)

• Acura MDX 
• Chevrolet Tahoe, Silverado, Suburban, Colorado, Trailblazer, S-10 
• Dodge Dakota, Ram 
• Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, Explorer, Ranger, Escape, Expedition 
• GMC Sierra, Canyon, Yukon 
• Honda Ridgeline, Passport 
• Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Cherokee, Commander 
• Land Rover Discovery, LR3 
• Nissan Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier, Titan 
• Subaru Outback 
• Toyota Tacoma, 4Runner, Tundra, Sequoia 

Tire Sizes

15″

205/75R15 97T OWL
215/75R15 100S OWL
LT235/75R15 104/101S C OWL
225/70R15 100S OWL
255/70R15 108S BSW
265/70R15 112S OWL
33X12.50R15LT 108Q C OWL
35X12.50R15LT 113Q C OWL
31X10.50R15LT 109S C OWL
30X9.50R15LT 104S C OWL

16″

LT235/85R16 120/116S E OWL
225/75R16 108S XL OWL
LT245/75R16 120/116S E OWL
LT265/75R16 123/120Q E OWL
LT285/75R16 122/119Q D OWL
LT295/75R16 123/120Q D OWL
LT315/75R16 121Q D OWL
215/70R16 100T BSW
235/70R16 106T OWL
245/70R16 107T OWL
255/70R16 111S OWL
265/70R16 112S OWL
LT305/70R16 118/115Q D OWL
215/65R16 98T BSW
255/65R16 109T BSW

17″

LT235/80R17 120/117Q E OWL
LT245/75R17 121/118R E OWL
245/70R17 110S OWL
255/70R17 112S BSW
LT265/70R17 121/118Q E OWL
265/70R17 115S OWL
LT285/70R17 121/118R E OWL
LT315/70R17 121/118R D OWL
255/65R17 110S OWL
265/65R17 112S OWL
265/65R17 112T BSW
33X12.50R17LT 105Q C OWL
35X12.50R17LT 119Q D OWL

18″

265/70R18 116S OWL
LT265/70R18 124/121R E OWL
LT275/70R18 125/122Q E OWL
275/65R18 116S BSW
LT275/65R18 123/120Q E OWL
255/60R18 112H XL BSW
LT285/60R18 122/119Q E BSW
255/55R18 109H XL BSW
33X12.50R18LT 118Q E BSW
35X12.50R18LT 118Q D BSW

20″

LT275/65R20 126/123S E OWL
305/50R20 120T XL BSW
33X12.50R20LT 114Q E BSW
35X12.50R20LT 121Q E BSW

Price Range

Prices on the Grabber AT2 range from approximately $104 and up. You may also find occasional rebates, discounts, coupons and special offers on this tire.

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Warranty

The Grabber AT2 comes with a 6-year or 60,000 mile tread warranty. There is also a one-year or first 2/32 inch of wear guarantee on the tire’s uniformity.

Materials and workmanship are guaranteed for 6-years and include free tire replacement during the first year or first 2/32 inch of wear. A prorated amount is applied for the remaining time period or down to 2/32 inch of tread depth.

General also provides a 30-day customer satisfaction trial which allows you to exchange the tire for another General brand if you are not satisfied.

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