![]() ![]() Moving on to the sipes, the shoulder sipes are not as deep as compared to its competitor. So, the contact of the tire with the road will be lesser. The main reason behind it is that wide grooves will result in more gaps between the tread blocks. For this reason, its void ratio will be high and traction on dry roads will be lower as compared to X3. In contrast, the Toyo MT is equipped with wider grooves compared to the General Grabber X3. So, the X3 would be more efficient at wiping the water from its tread. Coming to the sipes on the tire, they are quite deep on the shoulder blocks. As a result, there would be more contact between the road and the tread blocks which will result in an effective traction on dry roads. The Grabber X3 will be available in 29 total sizes between 15-to 20-inch wheel diameters, starting in September.Talking about the on-road traction of the General Grabber X3, it features narrow grooves as compared to MT on both its shoulders and central part. That was a stretch for us and we’re really proud of it.” “We have off-road competition drivers and OE development drivers to make sure we got this right. “The Grabber X3 is competition driven and approved,” said Barry Tarzaken, light truck and winter tire product manager for Continental. The program included more than three years of development, 16 tread patterns, more than 500 hours of off-road testing, more than 1,000 tires built and tested and well more than 2 million miles of testing in a variety of harsh off-road conditions. This included a comprehensive benchmarking, development and evaluation program to ensure a strong entry in to the mud-terrain segment. Aggressive styling, with red sidewall lettering and bold tread design.Ĭonti representatives said that more than three years went into the research and development of the design. ![]() A multi-pitch pattern design to minimize noise.Siped design for wet and winter performance.Three-ply construction in all sizes includes ultra-high-strength steel belts.Multi-angle gripping edges for traction, deflection ribs and pads to protect against puncture, and sidewall lugs for excellent adhesion and cut/chip resistance on rocky conditions.Stone “bumpers” release stone and debris to minimize stone drilling, to pop the rocks out before they do puncture damage.Block chamfers, traction notches and stone bumpers for better grip and stability on loose dirt.Alternating shoulder scoops open up the surface for better grip, to break up any vacuum for mud performance.A high void, “deep paddle wheel” pattern design that includes stretched evacuation channel patterns for better self-cleaning, channels and alternating.According to the company, the tire was designed with off-road enthusiasts in mind with the intention to meet their demands and exceed expectations. The name “Grabber X3” reinforces the design goals for extreme (X) performance in three key off-road conditions – mud, dirt and rock. The tiremaker also debuted the new Continental TerrainContact A/T. The new design was introduced and tested at a dual-brand ride-and-drive event at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pa., in July. In the spirit of “anywhere is possible,” the team at Continental Tire the Americas introduced the new General Grabber X3, a highly anticipated mud-terrain addition to the General brand’s off-road lineup. ![]()
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