General Altimax One S vs General Grabber X3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the General Altimax One S and General Grabber X3 appear in 6 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the General Altimax One S performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 78/100, based on 4 tests.
How the General Grabber X3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The General Grabber X3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The General Altimax One S still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose General Grabber X3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | General Altimax One S | General Grabber X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 2 |
| Best rank | #7 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 31.2 | 3.0 |
| Latest test | 2023 | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 78.3 | 84.9 |
Tire Lab Score
General Altimax One S
General Grabber X3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | General Altimax One S | General Grabber X3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 33.2 | Avg rank 2.7 11 | General Grabber X3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 35.3 | Avg rank 2.7 11 | General Grabber X3 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 3.0 2 | General Grabber X3 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.0 | General Grabber X3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 28.3 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | General Grabber X3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 22.0 | No data | General Altimax One S |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 37.0 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | General Grabber X3 |
💧 Wet: General Altimax One S vs General Grabber X3
The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 33.2 for the General Altimax One S.
☀️ Dry: General Altimax One S vs General Grabber X3
The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 35.3 for the General Altimax One S.
❄️ Snow: General Altimax One S vs General Grabber X3
The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the General Altimax One S.
🧊 Ice: General Altimax One S vs General Grabber X3
The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the General Altimax One S.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: General Altimax One S vs General Grabber X3
The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 28.3 for the General Altimax One S.
📏 Mileage: General Altimax One S vs General Grabber X3
The General Altimax One S wins this category with an average rank of 22.0, compared to no data for the General Grabber X3.
🔋 Efficiency: General Altimax One S vs General Grabber X3
The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 37.0 for the General Altimax One S.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, General Altimax One S or General Grabber X3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the General Grabber X3 ranks higher on average than the General Altimax One S.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The General Grabber X3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the General Altimax One S across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the General Grabber X3 ranks better than the General Altimax One S.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the General Altimax One S shows better mileage performance than the General Grabber X3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
General Altimax One S appears in 4 independent tests, General Grabber X3 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →