Grabber APT

About the General Grabber APT

All-Weather All-Terrain Passenger Light Truck/SUV tire.

Features

* Rim protection ring (FR) – select sizes only* Strong cut and chip resistant compound coupled with ultra high strength steel belts and a broad, flat contour* An absorption layer underneath the tread and counter-angled shoulder grooves* Flat footprint, optimized tread pattern stiffness and an improved tread compound* Staggered grooves, traction notches and alternating shoulder scoops* High density, full depth sipes* M+S Rated* Carries the Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake (3PMSF) symbol (select sizes only)* 60,000 Mile/96,000 Km Limited Treadwear Warranty* GT Shield+ Advantage Plan - Limited Warranty, 45 Day Customer Satisfaction Trial, Road Hazard Coverage & Mileage Warranty (if applicable)

Benefits

* Provide confident stability, even wear and responsive handling* Isolate the vehicle from road disturbances and dissipated sound generated from the center of the tread* Provide stable handling and extended tread life* For superior loose surface grip* Provide enhanced wet and snow traction performance* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions (select sizes only)

Understanding the 255/70R17 size

In the size code 255/70R17, 255 is the section width in millimetres (about 10"). 70 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 70% of the width, or roughly 178.5 mm. R17 means radial construction on a 17-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 31.1".

The load index 112 means each tire supports up to 2,469 lbs — about 9,876 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol T certifies the tire to 118 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the General Grabber APT is built for

It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, meaning it passed a standardised severe-snow traction test.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 520 A B. The treadwear grade of 520 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade B reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $175.49 per tire, a full set of four costs $701.96. That sits close to the average for the 55 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 60,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $11.70 per 1,000 miles across the set.