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?
Choose General Grabber GT Plus if
- You prefer the General Grabber GT Plus's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | General Grabber GT Plus | General Grabber X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 3.0 |
| Latest test | 2023 | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.9 | 84.9 |
Tire Lab Score
General Grabber GT Plus
General Grabber X3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | General Grabber GT Plus | General Grabber X3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧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 |
| ❄️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 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 →
