To put it in perspective, the directional grip of the Grabber APT, (measured by its braking distance), is on par with that of the Kumho Road Venture AT52 (review). These notches provide the tire with necessary biting edges, enhancing its grip. These “grooves”, despite reducing the amount of rubber that contacts the road, basically, act as in-groove notches. Now, for the General APT, while its design doesn’t allow for extensive rubber-road contact due to its lateral grooves, it still achieves good enough dry grip, I mean looking at how other tires performed in its category. In other words, you need a decent central contact patch to get good enough directional grip. Directional Gripĭirectional grip, also known as longitudinal grip, is fundamentally linked to the tire’s ability to maintain grip in a straight line.Īnd in this regard, the central rib or area of the tire plays a pivotal role, this is because of the fact, that the central part typically bears the most weight while the tire rolls straight. Let’s dive into these aspects, starting with longitudinal grip. On pavements, traction is determined by three key factors: the tire’s responsiveness, grip, and handling capabilities. However, due to its compact design and robust underlying supports, the tread is optimized for highway performance as well. This unique structure creates a network of grooves that crisscross in multiple directions, enhancing the tire’s self-cleaning capability, especially when off road. Moving towards the middle, you see 3 ribs here, with a lot of off-set edges and linear siping slits, running in all directions. Moreover, they are clearly seen with thick siping slits as well, (varying in angles, like the lateral voids these shoulders make). While their inner edges (facing the middle of the tread) have zigzag edges, adding to the aggressiveness of the circumferential grooves they make, separating the central tread area. These shoulders (blocks) are staggered, with their serrated outer edges. Now overall, one can clearly see how the tire makes 5 rib design, with the outer two being shoulders. General Grabber APT showing full depth sipes, even with wear. The General Grabber APT comes with a symmetrical tread pattern. Fuel Efficiency: The tire’s weight increases rolling resistance.Noise Level: The shoulder design creates higher noise levels. Steering Responsiveness: The heavy construction impacts steering precision.Wet Traction: Limited siping results in reduced grip on wet roads.Sand Driving: Offers well-engineered sidewalls, that prevents the tire from digging.Light-Mud Performance: Features interconnected grooves for effective mud evacuation.Tread Mileage: Impressive longevity supported by DuraGen technology.Impact Comfort: Benefits from ComfortPlus technology and a deep tread depth for absorbing road shocks.Winter Traction: Its pliable compound ensure optimal snow grip.Overall, the General Grabber APT tire excels in: The General Grabber APT comes in 16 to 20 inches (rims/wheels), with sizes having following specs.Īll sizes come with the branded three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) and M+S label.
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