In the snow, the General Tire Grabber A/TX instilled a lot of confidence, clawing its way up steep inclines with ease.
The tread design and sipes that earn the Grabber A/TX the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) rating really provides a lot of bite and control on snowy roads.
The General Tire Grabber A/TX is just at home in the mountains as it is carving corners in the canyons and providing comfort on long drives.
Overall, we were very impressed and satisfied with the all-around capability, characteristics, and aggressive looks of this new 18×9 ALPHAequipt Grenade wheel and 285/60-18 General Tire Grabber A/TX package on our Explorer ST. The combination of the new off-road focused, high-profile tires with the ST’s sports tuned suspension greatly expands the capability of the Explorer without any major compromises.
The Explorer ST is just as fun to drive in the twisty mountain roads as before, but now soaks up broken city roads, provides a more cushioned and comfortable ride, and significantly better off-road and snow performance than before. The General Grabber A/TX is an impressive well-rounded tire that is a benchmark for the On-/Off Road All-Terrain Tire category with how well it performs in every aspect without any compromises. It is a tire you can live with every day and is capable of handling virtually anything you throw at it. The same way the Michelin PS4S and Continental ExtremeContact SPORT are one of our favorite “enthusiast” tires for sportscars and sedans, the General Grabber A/TX would be viewed in that same light for an enthusiasts truck, van or SUV that encounters anything more than street use.
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GENERAL TIRE
ALPHAEQUIPT
BILLY JOHNSON RACING
2 comments
FYI – the 60,000 mile does not apply to LT tires. The quoted load limit over stock require 80psi. Twelve additional pounds per tire over stock leads me to believe your MPG math might need some work.
Calculating MPG isn’t difficult (Miles driven / gallons used), and after many road trips the result is the same – a negligible difference in MPG with this off-road tire setup, which surprised us. Tire weight does not affect MPG much under steady-state driving on the highway. Rolling resistance is the primary factor when it comes to affecting gas mileage and nearly half is caused by the tire tread and construction and aerodynamic drag also plays a significant role. Thus, the width and tread do not create much more drag than the OEM setup.