GRABBER APT
The Grabber Apt is a durable all-rounder designed specifically for off-road. The Grabber Apt tires provide excellent off-road ability and are balanced for superior all-season handling.
About the manufacturer
Grabber APT tires are manufactured under the General Tire brand. General Tire is America's oldest pneumatic tire manufacturer. The company was founded back in 1915. Thanks to many years of experience in the production of high-quality tires, the brand has long collaborated with major car manufacturers such as Toyota and Nissan. Recently, General Tire has become part of the German concern Continental AG.
About tires
General Tire Grabber Apt is an off-road tire specially designed to fit the Nissan Armada SUV and Nissan Titan pickup truck. In addition, the model line includes additional standard sizes, among which you can choose tires for SUVs and pickups of other brands.
The Grabber Apt all-season tire is a balanced combination of excellent handling, high flotation, and reliability. The special tread is designed to provide optimal traction on the road surface in all weather conditions. A car equipped with Grabber APT drives confidently both on the road and off-road, in dry weather, in the rain, and even in the snow!
The tires featured in this range comply with 3PMSF all-weather rubber standards, as evidenced by the corresponding snowflake symbol against the backdrop of a mountain with three peaks.
About production materials
The Grabber Apt all-season tires are made of high quality, high-density rubber. This material is extremely abrasion resistant which makes the tire durable. The problem is that dense rubber does not provide enough friction with the road surface, which means that dense rubber cannot provide fast acceleration and quick braking.
To ensure a number of performance characteristics, polymer fillers and silica inclusions are added to the rubber composition. As a result, the finished tire is characterized by high strength and durability combined with excellent grip in the contact patch with the road surface.
The tires presented in the model line maintain constant density and elasticity, regardless of climatic operating conditions. This characteristic makes these tires an all-season tire.
About construction
The Grabber Apt all-season tire construction is standard on current General Tire products. First of all, it is a rigid central rib and elastic sidewalls. This solution made it possible to achieve the largest possible contact patch of rubber with the road surface.
The central rib along the perimeter is provided with a cushion. The pillow is a small bump that absorbs most of the vibrations and eliminates them. In addition to its primary function, this layer provides tire puncture and cut resistance, which is extremely important for off-road rubber.
The tread is no less important in the design of these tires since it is its pattern that provides sufficient cross-country ability and controllability. The tread pattern is symmetrical, with grooves extending diagonally from the center of the tire to the sidewalls.
For better traction on loose surfaces such as mud or snow, the shoulder grooves are positioned at opposite angles to each other. This solution also contributes to more efficient noise dissipation. The flat tread profile, combined with the diagonal groove pattern, contributes to an even distribution of pressure over the tire surface, which prevents rapid and uneven wear.
For better grip on wet road surfaces, the slots in the tread blocks are inclined to the full depth. Thus, the slots will create grips for better grip on slippery surfaces. Inside the tire, the tread is supported by two wide heavy-duty steel belts that provide puncture resistance and prevent sidewall deformation under heavy loads.
About technologies
Like all modern General Tire products, Grabber APT tires are high-tech. The use of special technologies provides such operational advantages as excellent handling, high cross-country ability, etc. Among the particularly important technologies, we note the following:
- COMFORT BALANCE - the tread, together with the central rib of the tire, neutralizes vibrations when driving on uneven surfaces. As a result, the ride becomes more comfortable, which is especially important on long journeys.
- QUIET RIDE - riding, thanks to this technology, becomes less loud and, therefore, more comfortable. The technology assumes that the tread grooves are angled from the center. Thus, when the wheels rotate, the sounds that necessarily occur during friction are dissipated.
STABILITREAD - thanks to this technology, the pressure is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the center rib of the tire. As a result, the tire is in maximum contact with the road surface, increasing the contact patch and extending the life of the tread. Again, this technology promotes more predictable handling.
- ON-ROAD FEATURES - this technology improves handling characteristics on wet or snowy surfaces. Again, the technology provides excellent directional stability for powerful and heavy vehicles. The advantages of the technology are provided due to the reinforced and at the same time elastic sidewalls, due to which the car reacts more accurately to the steering wheel turn.
- GENERAL DURAGEN is a design feature that ensures tire durability. For puncture resistance, steel belts are used instead of conventional wire weave. As a result, punching this tire is not easy, and besides, the tread wears out more evenly.
Benefits
The use of high-tech Grabber Apt tires provides a number of performance benefits, including:
- No-slip start and short braking distances. The advantage is due to the special shape of the tread and the composition of the rubber.
- High directional stability. The car behaves predictably both on straight sections of the road and when cornering.
- Durability. Tires are resistant to abrasion, cuts, and punctures, and therefore will last you longer than your less technological counterparts.
- All-season use. Grabber Apt does its job perfectly both in winter and in summer.
Disadvantages
Are there any disadvantages? The only drawback is that these tires may not fit your vehicle. Therefore, it is important to familiarize yourself with the proposed standard sizes in advance. Another disadvantage is that these tires are not available for sale at all dealerships. Otherwise, these are really high-quality tires that can be bought at reasonable prices.
Verdict
There is a wide selection of all-season tires on the market. But, if you are the owner of a Nissan SUV or pickup truck, then the Grabber Apt all-season tires are the right choice for you. These tires are appreciated by drivers in different climates throughout the United States and Canada. These tires run great on the sand, mud, snow, and even ice. And, of course, this rubber costs a little less than special rubber for off-road extreme sports.
Verdict: if it fits in size and there is where to get it - definitely buy!