General Grabber GT Plus vs General Grabber X3

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests

    General Grabber GT Plus 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 Grabber GT Plus and General Grabber X3 appear in 4 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 GT Plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 2 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 GT Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The General Grabber X3 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the General Grabber GT Plus's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricGeneral Grabber GT PlusGeneral Grabber X3
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used22
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.63.0
    Latest test2023
    Tire Lab Score85.984.9

    Tire Lab Score

    85.9
    Very Good · Summer
    84.9
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGeneral Grabber GT PlusGeneral Grabber X3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.1
    22
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    General Grabber X3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 9.0
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    General Grabber X3
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 3.0
    2
    General Grabber X3
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 4.0
    General Grabber X3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.3
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    General Grabber X3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    General Grabber X3

    💧 Wet: General Grabber GT Plus vs General Grabber X3

    The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 6.1 for the General Grabber GT Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: General Grabber GT Plus vs General Grabber X3

    The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 9.0 for the General Grabber GT Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: General Grabber GT Plus 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 Grabber GT Plus.

    🧊 Ice: General Grabber GT Plus 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 Grabber GT Plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: General Grabber GT Plus vs General Grabber X3

    The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.3 for the General Grabber GT Plus.

    🔋 Efficiency: General Grabber GT Plus vs General Grabber X3

    The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 9.0 for the General Grabber GT Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, General Grabber GT Plus or General Grabber X3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the General Grabber X3 ranks higher on average than the General Grabber GT Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The General Grabber X3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the General Grabber GT Plus 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 Grabber GT Plus.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    General Grabber GT Plus appears in 2 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 →