The Grabber AT2 does an excellent job of filling that space.īecause of the aspect ratio (70) there is more sidewall than for a 60-or 50-series tire. Ram’s are notorious for large wheel wells. Numbers aside, my 12-valve’s power output, which is dyno’d at just over 540hp and 1,300 lb-ft of torque, makes turning the larger tire a piece of cake. The decision would be different if it were a manual transmission or if it had 4.10 gears. Since I have a 3.54 gear ratio coupled to an automatic transmission, if I were to do heavy towing on a regular basis, the 315/70/17 size tire may not be the best choice the 285/70/17 would probably be the better selection. Looks play a very big part in deciding to run a meatier tire. Best of all, the General Grabber AT2 makes the kind of statement I like. A high-speed balance is a must for any wheel and tire combo. Today’s modern tire equipment can dismount and install tires without actually touching the face of the wheel, thereby reducing the chances of damaging the wheel’s finish. I had my tires delivered to the local tire shop for mounting and balancing. General Grabber AT2 carries a 50,000 mile tread-wear warranty for all H rated tires and 40,000 miles for all V rated tires. The weight ratings are the same: Both sizes are rated to carry 3,195 lbs. Highway fuel economy appears to be unchanged I am still able to obtain a solid 20-mpg between 60 and 70 mph. However, I did experience a very slight rub on the upper control arms (both sides) when the steering is turned to full lock. The increase from a diameter of 32.8 inches to 34.4 inches is visibly noticeable, and I still have ample room to clear the front mud flaps when turning. The change in size from my old 285/70/17 tires to 315/70/17 tires is the difference in diameter. FEATURESĭeveloped for pickup truck and sport utility vehicle drivers looking for exceptional traction on all terrains, the Grabber AT2 is designed to combine long wear and reliability with year-round competency in dry or wet conditions. The tire’s internal structure includes twin steel belts (some sizes reinforced with nylon) on top of a two-ply polyester cord body to combine strength and durability with a quiet ride. General stated the tread block sizes and shapes have been computer-optimized to allow the aggressive tread pattern to remain relatively quiet while doing on-road, highway driving. The tread blocks feature multiple traction edges and sipes, and are molded to accept optional metallic studs to increase wintry weather traction. The Grabber AT2 features a chip-and tear-resistant tread compound molded into an aggressive, symmetric self-cleaning tread design featuring five rows of independent tread blocks to blend on-road handling with off-road traction according to General. With the substantial savings and a much better rating, the General Grabber AT2 became my new set of tires. Since price was a factor, I compared the Grabber AT2 to a comparable sized All-Terrain, and the AT2 was approximately $50.00 cheaper per tire. Since Continental was and remains one of the largest European tire companies, the acquisition provided a strong, sound presence in the world’s tire market, and today the company operates under the name Continental Tire North America. In 1987, Continental AG of Hannover, West Germany, expressed an interest in General Tire and ultimately purchased the company. General Tire has been manufacturing tires for automobiles and trucks for 100 years, with truck tires being a major part of the company’s rich history since 1928.
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