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    General Grabber APT vs Nokian Outpost nAT

    2026 test data · 3 independent tests

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    General Grabber APT vs Nokian Outpost nAT: 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 Nokian Outpost nAT 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, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Nokian Outpost nAT performs. It takes the win in snow. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Nokian Outpost nAT are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose General Grabber APT if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Choose Nokian Outpost nAT if

    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricGeneral Grabber APTNokian Outpost nAT
    SegmentAll TerrainAll Terrain
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used21
    Best rank#2#2
    Avg rank2.52.5
    Latest test——
    Tire Lab Score86.2—

    Tire Lab Score

    86.2
    Very Good · All Season
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGeneral Grabber APTNokian Outpost nATWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 2.3
    21
    		No data
    General Grabber APT
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    		No data
    General Grabber APT
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.3
    3
    Avg rank 2.3
    21
    Nokian Outpost nAT
    🧊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 Nokian Outpost nAT

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to no data for the Nokian Outpost nAT.

    ☀️ Dry: General Grabber APT vs Nokian Outpost nAT

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Nokian Outpost nAT.

    ❄️ Snow: General Grabber APT vs Nokian Outpost nAT

    The Nokian Outpost nAT wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 3.3 for the General Grabber APT.

    🧊 Ice: General Grabber APT vs Nokian Outpost nAT

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Nokian Outpost nAT.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: General Grabber APT vs Nokian Outpost nAT

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to no data for the Nokian Outpost nAT.

    🔋 Efficiency: General Grabber APT vs Nokian Outpost nAT

    The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Nokian Outpost nAT.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, General Grabber APT or Nokian Outpost nAT?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the General Grabber APT ranks higher on average than the Nokian Outpost nAT.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The General Grabber APT averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Outpost nAT 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 Nokian Outpost nAT.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    General Grabber APT appears in 2 independent tests, Nokian Outpost nAT 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 →