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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

The latest test

2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested P9 of 12

Fair.

Strong: Sand Traction Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Record by discipline

Where the General Grabber GT+ finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Record by discipline
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

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Efficiency / Rolling Resistance Moderate
    Details
    • Rolling resistance 4/12 in 2023 (+4.9% from best)
    • Rolling resistance 6/11 in 2022 (mid-pack)
  • Off-road traction Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Behaviour at the limit Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Dry handling Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Wet handling Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

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 tyre

Every test, newest first 2

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2023 1 test
P9 of 12 Beat 27% of the field

2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested

Auto Bild Allrad 225/65 R17

Fair.

StrongSand Traction WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

2022 1 test

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