I had assumed that low rolling resistance meant poor stopping - after all how can you have low resistance and still grab the road to stop. General figured it out. I can personally attest to the stopping power and grab of these tires. They performed exceptionally in a couple emergency situations. Reports indicate that the Grabber HTS also does well on snow and ice. Best yet, these tires are less expensive than many of the tires that perform worse. For me putting my wife and family on the best tires at the best price is a no brainer.
External Testing
The Grabber HTS is an SUV and Light Truck tire in the "all season tires" grouping.
This tire places General at the top of the list by Consumer Reports. Often there are trade offs between traction, rolling resistance, noise factors and comfort but the Grabber seems to be able to roll all the best qualities into one tire.
Consumer Reports is not the only source rating this tire highly though. FourWheeler Magazine tested the tires on the Ford F-150 4WD. Even though this is not a snow tire, they found the Grabber HTS to be very good in snow.
If you want to save money on your tire purchase these tires are priced on the lower end of the spectrum enven though their performance is tops. I found the Grabber HTS for under $100 I am looking at a 235 70R 16 for my Pilot and they are $96 each. I was looking at tires with worse performance in the $150 range from other tire dealers. My local tire dealer would have mounted them for me but the wait was too long that day. I drove to a big box retailer across the street to have my tires mounted. I saved money and got a lifetime balance and rotation. And I'll be able to find one of these stores wherever I go.
Tested against two top brands, the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenze and the Pirelli Scorpion, the General Grabber HTS was the clear leader. The Grabber bested these two top of the line tires in every category (except one tie with the Bridgestone in cornering).
Tested against the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza and the Pirelli Scorpion STR - the General Grabber HTS was the WINNER in EVERY TEST below except the tie noted
Testing Categories
Ride comfort - winner
Noise Comfort - winner
Handling - winner
Overall Road Rating - winner
Performance - Dry Track - winner
Cornering Stability - winner
Steering Response - winner
Braking Modulation - winner
Handling Predictablity - winner
Overall Track Rating - winner
Performance - Wet Track - winner
Cornering Stability - winner
Steering Response - winner
Braking Modulation - winner
Handling Predictablity - winner
Overall Track Rating - winner
Slolam Time Dry - winner
Slolam Time Wet - winner
Lap Time Dry - winner
Lap Time Wet - winner
Stopping Distance Dry - winner
Stopping Distance Wet - winner
Average Cornering (g-force) Dry - tie with Bridgestone
Average Cornering (g-force) Wet - winner
Consumer Survey Results:
Rated against 68 other Light Truck / SUV Highway All-Season tires and based on consumer experience, the General Grabber HTS is the highest ranked among consumers purchasing this type of tire.
Tire Technology
Beside the performance the HTS demonstrated on the road, General also engineered the tire with a lower rolling resistance to get better fuel economy and thereby dropping CO2 emissions.
Major Tire Performance Technologies
The Grabber HTS is the flagship of the General Grabber line and it incorporates 4 key technologies that enhance the performance of this tire.
1. Duragen - Ultra-high strength steel belts, micro fiber casing reinforcements, and broader tire contour provides even wear, longer mileage and confidence in challenging conditions.
2. Adaptive Performance - Response Grooves, Stabilink Bars and 3 kinds of siping for enhances steering response and reliable performance
3. Comfort Balance - a tread cushioning and noise capturing system for a quieter, more comfortable ride.
4. Eco-Ride - Improved tire compound increases fuel economy and minimizes CO2 emissions.
Best Tires - General Grabber HTS
I love these tires. I honestly didn't expect to experience a big difference in ordinary driving. I saw the tests and statistics and recognized that in emergency situations, bad weather and such that the Grabbers have tested to function the best. That is valuable to me because when I am driving in bad rain or have to stop quickly I want my tires to perform. However, improved responsiveness was evident immediately to me. The next thing I experienced is a noticeably quieter ride.
These tires get 2 thumbs up. My hearty recommendation!
MyGGHTS.com reveiws the General Grabber HTS providing valuable links and product review to make provide information on your SUV and Truck tire purchase. More info on these tires at My General Grabber Blog You can also see my story with my General Grabber Tires at http://www.Squidoo.com/General-Grabber-HTS
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