What happened to General Grabber Tires?

[mtudb24]

I really like my General Grabber At2 and the previous set of Grabber X3's. I current run the AT2 in 35x12.50R 17 and approaching 50K miles. Still probably have another 10K to go before they are shot. I love these tires. Quite, good traction and wear.

However shopping labor day sales for shits and giggles, they have been discontinued and you can't get them anymore in 35 or 37's.

Anybody know what happened?

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[swtrailboss]

Anything good goes by the wayside. If it’s proven it’s discontinued! Can’t make money on a longer lasting product!

 

[mtudb24]

Discounts website shows them discontinued and I can't find them on Generals website either.

 

[BourbonRunner]

Interesting. Those guys sponsor a lot of YouTube channels in the over landing space.

 

[XJamesX]

That’s a bummer if they’re discontinued. I have 30k on my 35’s and they are only halfway worn if that.

 

[DanW]

I've got X3s on my JL and when I bought them they couldn't make enough of them. They were on backorder. imI have X rated 35s.

So I also wonder what the heck happened? They are an outstanding tire in all conditions.

@Discount Tire any info?

 

[ZeeJay]

Anything good goes by the wayside. If it’s proven it’s discontinued! Can’t make money on a longer lasting product!

Dammit! That explains why coffee pots last 6 months and new refrigerators every two years…..
So much truth there man, longevity isn’t baked into business models anymore.

 

[swtrailboss]

new refrigerators every two years…..
So much truth there man, longevity isn’t baked into business models anymore.

I can’t even begin to start about how many refrigerators or washers I have replaced in the last 7 years. I recently went backwards ( as some would consider) in the purchase of a washing machine. I bought a speed queen washer as basic as they come for 1.5 times the cost of any washer on the market this day and age solely because they claim it was made in the USA…….? We will see about the longevity of this piece! Lol ! I guess time will tell

 

[ZeeJay]

I can’t even begin to start about how many refrigerators or washers I have replaced in the last 7 years. I recently went backwards ( as some would consider) in the purchase of a washing machine. I bought a speed queen washer as basic as they come for 1.5 times the cost of any washer on the market this day and age solely because they claim it was made in the USA…….? We will see about the longevity of this piece! Lol ! I guess time will tell

Damn man I was just saying some random shit, didn’t mean to poke some nerve endings. I told my wife next $1700 washer that shits the bed we’re getting the “Washer King” generic ass washer like mom had in the 80s, likely it will last 15 years it will just look meth labish. I’m sick ass tired of buying junk that doesn’t run. Her sister bought a $3500 something dollar fridge with WiFi and TV……WiFi and TV………in a refrigerator…..really……anyhew it shit the bed 4 months in, replaced it and that one made it 8 months, I don’t know what became of that. The humorous part is when I go to pick the meth lab washing machine to replace the $1700 junk washer that made it 14 months my $47K dollar Gladiator will have its monthly misfire tantrum and from there I’ll be in the asylum talking to a mouse named Roger about purple shoelaces

 

[swtrailboss]

I’ll be in the asylum talking to a mouse named Roger about purple shoelaces

 

[swtrailboss]

It’s all a racquet this day in age!!!

 

[swtrailboss]

The absolute real question is…,how did we get talking about appliances in a tire post?
Now that’s funny!

 

[bd100]

I can’t even begin to start about how many refrigerators or washers I have replaced in the last 7 years.

Surge protectors. Whole house protector at the circuit breaker panel, if possible, plus one at each appliance. Include the garage door opener, stereos, TVs, washer, dryer, fridge, computers, alarm system, phone system, oven, etc. Anything with electronics in it. Around $10 each for the single-outlet plug in variety, or use power strips. For the fridge you may need a protector with a flush outlet plug, due to clearance to the wall. Plus cable and telecom/broadband as well.

 

[bd100]

And General is/was the only one left for the tire size for my trailer. Bummer.

 

[ZeeJay]

The absolute real question is…,how did we get talking about appliances in a tire post?
Now that’s funny!

Secret pent up deep rage about washing machines I guess with a pinch of nutmeg and ADD. Washing machines still can’t fill the blood lust hunger like a good catch can or Baxter oil thingy dust up though, the thread is young so it’s not too late.

it is sad because just talked to a fella who raved about the grabbers. He has them on an F150. So as of reading this thread went looking and I can’t find them in my size even the smaller tires.

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