General's Grabber AT3 dominates in tough test

General's Grabber AT3 dominates in tough testBattle of the off-road tyres Succeeds award-winning Grabber AT as General Tyre's accomplished all-terrain offering. In the February 2018 edition of SA4x4, the magazine ran a comprehensive 12-page feature, covering what was billed as the most extensive all-terrain tyre test ever done in South Africa.

Seventeen tyres representing all major manufacturers were included in the test, and after five different tests evaluating their dynamics on road, gravel, sand and rocks, the Continental General Grabber AT 3 came out on top.

The testing was conducted at the Klipbokkop test centre, using two identical Ford Ranger 3.2 XLT double cab 4x4s, helmed by veteran tyre tester and 4x4 expert Gerhard Groenewald, whose feedback was described as an asset to the test.



Worthy winner

The Grabber AT3 replaces the previous-generation Grabber AT, General Tyre's multiple award-winning tyre designed for all-terrain applications.

Retaining the 50/50 on/off-road bias of its predecessor, the new AT3 was developed to meet the needs of sport utility vehicle (SUV), bakkie and off-road vehicle drivers who demand the combination of exceptional off-road abilities and confident on-road manners.

“Offering the latest designs and technologies in its segment, the General Grabber AT3 further raise the benchmark in terms of capability and durability, building on General Tyre's proven performance, reliability and American heritage that spans more than 100 years,” says Ryan Visagie, product communications manager at CTSA.

“As one of the leading contenders in the all-terrain replacement tyre category, the Grabber AT3 continues our proud legacy with superb all-round performance and dependability,” Visagie adds.



Grabber AT3

The General Tyre Grabber AT3 is a highly capable all-terrain tyre designed to suit a wide range of 4x4 vehicles used in a variety of on- and off-road driving conditions.

Building on the success of the highly-rated Grabber AT, the new AT3 features three innovative technologies developed to enhance all-round performance and durability: Tracgen, Duragen and Comfort Balance.

The standard Grabber AT3 tyre range is available in 13 sizes catering for 15- to 20-inch rim diameters. Later this year, the Grabber AT3 range will be bolstered with a further nine reinforced light truck (LT) offerings in 15- to 18-inch sizes, which are designed for heavy-duty applications.

Compared to its highly rated predecessor, the new Grabber AT3's on-and off-road performance has improved in several key areas, including noise levels and irregular wear. Traction in snow, muddy conditions and on wet grass has been improved, along with cut-and-chip resistance.

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