General Competition Grabber Finally Gets DOT Love
05-26-2010, 07:19 PM
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General Competition Grabber Finally Gets DOT Love
Depending on how much you've been connected in the rallying and baja side of things you may have been lusting after these for quite some time. Their popularity increased dramatically when Toyota's Fifth Generation 4Runner made its debut in the Baja 1000 sporting a fresh set and finishing second in the stock mini class. The concept of a DOT approved version of the Competition Grabber was first discussed at the SEMA convention November 2008 and I've been on this bandwagon for nearly as long. The design is nearly identical to its competition only tire with only slight augmentations in adapting it for DOT approval.
So they're finally here, but due to exclusivity arrangements you're going to have to visit 4 Wheel Parts if you're wanting a set before the end of summer. I have a set being installed this coming Saturday. Until then enjoy some scans from corporate that provides a little insight and a good picture of it. I'll be sure to get a proper review when they're on and settled.
Product description from 4 Wheel Parts website
So they're finally here, but due to exclusivity arrangements you're going to have to visit 4 Wheel Parts if you're wanting a set before the end of summer. I have a set being installed this coming Saturday. Until then enjoy some scans from corporate that provides a little insight and a good picture of it. I'll be sure to get a proper review when they're on and settled.
Product description from 4 Wheel Parts website
The new off-road addition to the Grabber family, the General Grabber DOT-approved off-road tire comes in a variety of sizes and is designed to perform on the highway and streets as well is engineered with rugged good looks and race-proven performance. A tough, three-ply reinforced body construction and a race-proven Duragen tread compound is designed to stand up to the rigors of off-road as well as highway conditions. General Grabber’s optimized tread design and multiple tread edges work to deliver great side bite and lateral traction. General has engineered the Grabber with what it calls AMST – Acoustic Modulation Sound Technology – a sound wave suppression technology that works to reduce road tires noise. The Grabber DOT-approved off-road tire comes in a variety of sizes and is designed to perform on the highway and streets as well.
05-26-2010, 07:48 PM
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But what about it's manners on a daily driver that will see 90% pavement? Wear and weat/snow traction and hydroplane resistance should be considered since a lot of people will buy these simply for looks alone.
They are sharp tho but are pricey.
They are sharp tho but are pricey.
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05-27-2010, 10:26 AM
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Beautiful tire! I just read about those last night in the 4WheelParts magazine they send me, I really like the red letters too! 
Can't wait to see your pics!
Can't wait to see your pics!
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any idea how hard of a rubber compound these will be? They say its been tamed for the road so you'd think that would mean harder rubber. And I can't see baja needing a soft tire...
05-05-2012, 10:16 PM
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just wanted to say that these are amazing tires...but i wouldnt recommend these for people that just want them for looks...general does offer their regular grabbers soo if u just want the look go for those cuz these really are not worth the extra money
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