![]() ![]() Our 6.0-mile loop of expressway, state highway and county roads provides a great variety of road conditions that include city and highway speeds, smooth and coarse concrete, as well as new and patched asphalt. Our evaluation used 2016 Porsche V6 Cayennes fitted with new, full tread depth 255/55R18 tires mounted on 18x8.0 wheels. To get an idea of how the Grabber HTS 60 drives and performs, the Tire Rack team conducted a Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Drive comparing it with the Firestone Destination LE 2, one of the most popular options currently available in the Highway All-Season category. To help balance its rugged side, the internal construction is tuned to help cushion the rough patches we all find out on the road. The Grabber HTS 60 features a robust, longwearing tread compound, and a mildly aggressive on-road tread pattern designed to grip the road in any weather. Replacing its eight-year-old predecessor, the Grabber HTS 60 is built for work and play, and designed to cope with the tough environment in which many drivers use their trucks and SUVs. General Tire has recently released their latest Highway All-Season tire, the Grabber HTS 60. That may be a lot to ask, but if this sounds like what you're looking for, then a tire from the Highway All-Season category should fit your needs. You drive a pickup or an SUV, don't really drive off-road (beyond a gravel driveway or short 2-track to the boat ramp), and want a tire that delivers predictable handling, reasonable ride comfort, good treadlife, and traction to handle the variety of weather Mother Nature dishes out. Conclusion: A solid performer that delivers good grip in wet and snowy conditions.What We'd Improve: Soften the ride just a little.What We Liked: Good wet traction and stable handling during abrupt maneuvers plus good snow traction.General Grabber HTS 60 (Highway All-Season, 255/55R18 109H) Conclusion: A well-rounded tire that is worthy of its high survey ranking.What We'd Improve: A small increase in wet traction.What We Liked: Comfortable ride and intuitive steering feel along with good snow grip.In fact, my wife’s minivan will need a new set of tires by the fall, and I may put a set of the Generals on it.Tires Tested Firestone Destination LE 2 (Highway All-Season, 255/55R18 109H) They ride quiet, handle great, and didn’t cost a fortune. ![]() I like these tires, and I wouldn’t hesitate getting another set. Coupled with four-wheel drive, I have never gotten myself stuck or found myself looking for more traction. I like to hunt and fish, so sometimes have to go across a field or down a trail to get where I need to go. I have also had the opportunity to take these tires off-road. (I live in southwest Virginia and do see inclement weather from time to time.) These tires have handled admirably in whatever weather conditions have come my way. I am more than pleased with their wet and dry traction, but what has really won me over is their ability in snow and ice. They balanced perfectly and drive really smooth. ![]() They cost me just over $600 out the door. Truth be known, I just needed a basic set of tires that would get me to and from work every day and that wouldn’t break the bank. I even looked at retreads from Treadwright, but I couldn’t get over the mental hump of retread tires. I would have loved another set of Uniroyals or even LTX’s, but they just weren’t in the cards. So I had to bite the bullet and buy some tires, but my budget would not allow a huge price tag. They were great tires but the tread was almost gone, and there was no way my Envoy was going to pass a state inspection with them. These tires replaced a set of Uniroyals that had well over 80,000 miles on them. Having now driven on them for six months, I can say without a doubt that they are really good tires. I thought I would wait a while and live with my tires before I posted any kind review of them. There are probably differences between the two that go beyond tread pattern, but I’m not an engineer, so I wouldn’t know. The tread pattern on the STX looks a lot like the pattern on the HTS. They are a close cousin to the Grabber HTS, which is a favorite on many tire buying websites. These are private-label tires that General makes especially for Wal-Mart. ![]() Back in August, I had my local Wal-Mart install a set of General Grabber STX tires on my 2003 Envoy. ![]()
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