General Tire Grabber AT³ with new tread compound
General Tire has introduced its latest generation of tread compounds for the Grabber AT3 model.
It claims enhanced performance on wet roads alongside improved cut resistance for SUV tyres. As a result, tyres with a width over 225 millimetres have improved their EU rating for wet braking to “C”. At the same time, two new dimensions for rims with diameters of 21 and 22 inches have been introduced, and additional sizes are in the pipeline for next year.
New Tread Compound
General Tire says safety is paramount. This also includes good grip on wet roads. Cut resistance is also an important criterion for drivers using all-terrain tyres. The tyre maker has worked to constantly improve these performance criteria in tyres with the Grabber AT³ profile, to enhance their already strong reputation within the all-terrain sector. The SUV sizes now have the latest generation of tread compounds, resulting in better grip in the wet and improved cut resistance. This means, for all tyres with a width over 225 millimetres, the EU rating for wet grip has improved from E to C.
New Dimensions
General Tire produces Grabber AT³ model tyres for a wide range of vehicles, offering 73 items for rims with diameters between 15 and 22 inches; tread widths ranging between 195 and 315 millimetres, and tyres that are approved for speeds up to 240 km/h. The new sizes for high-performance vehicles have the dimensions 275/45 R 21 110V XL and 275/40R22 108V XL FR. The American brand aims to further expand the product range next year.
“During the entire lifespan, product performance is constantly tested, measured and adapted to reflect the latest insights in tyre manufacturing,” explains Matthias Bartz, Business Development Manager for General Tire EMEA. “As a result, the use of new technologies represents an opportunity to improve safety and quality even further.”
Grabber AT3
This versatile and robust tyre was developed for use on SUVs, pick-up trucks and off-road vehicles. It combines exceptional off-road capability and excellent grip on the road in all weather conditions.
Grabber X3
The Grabber X3 is a 4×4/mud-terrain, with a clear emphasis on off-road with an 80/20 off/on-road weighting. To help them meet a demanding set of specifications, General Tire’s development engineers created three pioneering technologies: “Extreme Mud (X Mud)” for maximum traction in deep mud, “Extreme Dirt (X Dirt)” for driving on dirt and gravel, and “Extreme Rock (X Rock)” for tackling rocky terrain. All three rely on a tread pattern that features deep grooves, channels for mud evacuation and staggered edges, which makes for high levels of grip on sand, mud and gravel.
Grabber X3 has a three-ply structure that provides additional strength and puncture resistance. Compared to the tyre’s predecessor, its performance on sand and in loose gravel has been improved by five per cent, while performance over rocky terrain by 10 per cent. For on-road use the Grabber X3 is better than its predecessor in terms of wet performance and noise, while there is a 10 per cent improvement on snow-covered ground.
The Grabber X3 is available for rims between 15 to 20 inch in diameter. All sizes of this off-road specialist are approved for speeds of up to 99 mph in tread widths from 205-305.
A limited range of the Grabber X3 feature the Smooth Red Letter (SRL) sidewall marking.