General Grabber APT vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    2026 test data · 3 independent tests

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    General Grabber APT vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the General Grabber APT and Nitto Terra Grappler G2 appear in 3 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 Grabber APT performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 73/100, based on 1 test.

    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 APT is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Nitto Terra Grappler G2's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricGeneral Grabber APTNitto Terra Grappler G2
    SegmentAll TerrainAll Terrain
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used21
    Best rank#2#1
    Avg rank2.55.2
    Latest test2022
    Tire Lab Score86.273.2

    Tire Lab Score

    86.2
    Very Good · All Season
    73.2
    Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGeneral Grabber APTNitto Terra Grappler G2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 2.3
    21
    Avg rank 5.0
    2
    General Grabber APT
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    General Grabber APT
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.3
    3
    Avg rank 6.7
    1
    General Grabber APT
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    No data
    General Grabber APT
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 2.3
    42
    No data
    General Grabber APT
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    No data
    General Grabber APT

    💧 Wet: General Grabber APT vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 5.0 for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    ☀️ Dry: General Grabber APT vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 4.0 for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    ❄️ Snow: General Grabber APT vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.7 for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    🧊 Ice: General Grabber APT vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: General Grabber APT vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    🔋 Efficiency: General Grabber APT vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, General Grabber APT or Nitto Terra Grappler G2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the General Grabber APT ranks higher on average than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The General Grabber APT averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the General Grabber APT ranks better than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    General Grabber APT appears in 2 independent tests, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →