ANOTHER Tire post (but it’s a new to market tire)

[TNLNDCRZR]

General recently released the ATX in 275 70 18 (33.2”) in P/SL rating. They are going on today. Anyone have experience with these? Any recommendation on tire pressure?

Going on a ‘21 HE with BP51. Wanted 33-34” C rated, but wasn't willing to go to 17” wheels. Had 285/70/10 Ridge Grapplers, but the ride was rough, and those tires are seriously heavy.

I know a SL tire is a little taboo for off roading. But it’s my DD I’m 85/15 on road. I hope this will be the sweet spot of off road capability and on road comfort for the 18” wheel.

Will report back.

 

[gaijin]

General recently released the ATX in 275 70 18 (33.2”) in P/SL rating. They are going on today. Anyone have experience with these? Any recommendation on tire pressure?

Going on a ‘21 HE with BP51. Wanted 33-34” C rated, but wasn't willing to go to 17” wheels. Had 285/70/10 Ridge Grapplers, but the ride was rough, and those tires are seriously heavy.

I know a SL tire is a little taboo for off roading. But it’s my DD I’m 85/15 on road. I hope this will be the sweet spot of off road capability and on road comfort for the 18” wheel.

Will report back.

The RCTIP for the General Grabber A/Tx 275/70R18 SL 116S on your LC200 is 33psi F/R.

HTH

 

[TeCKis300]

General recently released the ATX in 275 70 18 (33.2”) in P/SL rating. They are going on today. Anyone have experience with these? Any recommendation on tire pressure?

Going on a ‘21 HE with BP51. Wanted 33-34” C rated, but wasn't willing to go to 17” wheels. Had 285/70/10 Ridge Grapplers, but the ride was rough, and those tires are seriously heavy.

I know a SL tire is a little taboo for off roading. But it’s my DD I’m 85/15 on road. I hope this will be the sweet spot of off road capability and on road comfort for the 18” wheel.

Will report back.

We don't hear too much about the ATX on these boards. Seems to be a mild to medium aggressive tire that does many things well. That doesn't give up much of any of the daily livability qualities? Would be interested to hear impressions from yourself or others.

 

[TNLNDCRZR]

The RCTIP for the General Grabber A/Tx 275/70R18 SL 116S on your LC200 is 33psi F/R.

HTH

Got it. Thanks

 

[TLC2013]

Looking forward to hearing how these perform, Keep us updated @TNLNDCRZR
I ran the ATX in Lt285/65r18 and was pleasantly surprised and impressed with its on road ability, super quiet, and handled nearly as well as Michelin Defenders in wet weather. Snow performance was excellent as well. These P tires should perform even better on road.

 

[Sandroad]

General recently released the ATX in 275 70 18 (33.2”) in P/SL rating. They are going on today. Anyone have experience with these? Any recommendation on tire pressure?

Going on a ‘21 HE with BP51. Wanted 33-34” C rated, but wasn't willing to go to 17” wheels. Had 285/70/10 Ridge Grapplers, but the ride was rough, and those tires are seriously heavy.

I know a SL tire is a little taboo for off roading. But it’s my DD I’m 85/15 on road. I hope this will be the sweet spot of off road capability and on road comfort for the 18” wheel.

Will report back.

Those Ridge Grapplers on 10” wheels probably weighed 100 lbs each. No wonder you felt they were heavy.

 

[TimCFJ40]

I have run the General Grabber AT2 (The ATX's predecessor) in SL rating on my Tacoma in the past. They saw lots of miles and never failed me, unlike some other SL rated tires on other trucks. I suspect you'll like them. I'd buy a set of ATXs for my next set if they were currently available in my size (backordered right now for a few months).

 

[Tennessee80]

General recently released the ATX in 275 70 18 (33.2”) in P/SL rating. They are going on today. Anyone have experience with these? Any recommendation on tire pressure?

Going on a ‘21 HE with BP51. Wanted 33-34” C rated, but wasn't willing to go to 17” wheels. Had 285/70/10 Ridge Grapplers, but the ride was rough, and those tires are seriously heavy.

I know a SL tire is a little taboo for off roading. But it’s my DD I’m 85/15 on road. I hope this will be the sweet spot of off road capability and on road comfort for the 18” wheel.

Will report back.

Pics! I have that same tire size, always interested in seeing lifted rigs with that size. Are you in the Nashville area?

 

[urinalcake]

275/65R18 (32") BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2, Tundra wheels. 91lbs each. Test fitment and test drive before installing on my brother's Tundra (not the green one shown below).

275/70R18 (33") General Grabber ATX, 2018 Land Cruiser wheels. 78 lbs each. Installed Nov 2021, so not many miles to give long term feedback. I'm still experimenting with on-road tire pressure in the 31-38 psi range. Initial feedback on-road is noise levels on par with the KO2. Noticeably more, but certainly not objectionable, noise than the OE Michelin Latitude Tour HP, but those are very street biased, crossover tires . So far, my wife and kids have not mentioned one iota about tire noise. (very) slightly softer ride than KO2, but I attribute it to the load rating SL (General) vs. LT (KO2) and slight bit of additional sidewall. My first choice was KO2 because of the rugged appearance and legendary performance, toughness, and durability, however the feedback about sketchy wet weather traction turned me off. This is my wife's daily driver and family trickster, so I didn't want to be concerned about wet traction. Furthermore, 90% driving will be on road, but I wanted the capability, confidence, and assurance of a capable all-terrain tire when the chances and opportunities present themselves. The only rubbing was the outboard shoulder against the front splash guard inboard couple inches at nearly full lock. That was remedied with a heat gun and 2x4 reshaping the plastic a bit. These are the summer tires; Bridgestone Blizzak DMV2 (255/70R18 - tall and skinny) serve winter duty.

 

[grinchy]

275/65R18 (32") BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2, Tundra wheels. 91lbs each. Test fitment and test drive before installing on my brother's Tundra (not the green one shown below).

275/70R18 (33") General Grabber ATX, 2018 Land Cruiser wheels. 78 lbs each. Installed Nov 2021, so not many miles to give long term feedback. I'm still experimenting with on-road tire pressure in the 31-38 psi range. Initial feedback on-road is noise levels on par with the KO2. Noticeably more, but certainly not objectionable, noise than the OE Michelin Latitude Tour HP, but those are very street biased, crossover tires . So far, my wife and kids have not mentioned one iota about tire noise. (very) slightly softer ride than KO2, but I attribute it to the load rating SL (General) vs. LT (KO2) and slight bit of additional sidewall. My first choice was KO2 because of the rugged appearance and legendary performance, toughness, and durability, however the feedback about sketchy wet weather traction turned me off. This is my wife's daily driver and family trickster, so I didn't want to be concerned about wet traction. Furthermore, 90% driving will be on road, but I wanted the capability, confidence, and assurance of a capable all-terrain tire when the chances and opportunities present themselves. The only rubbing was the outboard shoulder against the front splash guard inboard couple inches at nearly full lock. That was remedied with a heat gun and 2x4 reshaping the plastic a bit. These are the summer tires; Bridgestone Blizzak DMV2 (255/70R18 - tall and skinny) serve winter duty.
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I was trying to process that ko2 weight, but I see it was on the 33 lb five spoke rins

 

[thammer62]

275/65R18 (32") BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2, Tundra wheels. 91lbs each. Test fitment and test drive before installing on my brother's Tundra (not the green one shown below).

275/70R18 (33") General Grabber ATX, 2018 Land Cruiser wheels. 78 lbs each. Installed Nov 2021, so not many miles to give long term feedback. I'm still experimenting with on-road tire pressure in the 31-38 psi range. Initial feedback on-road is noise levels on par with the KO2. Noticeably more, but certainly not objectionable, noise than the OE Michelin Latitude Tour HP, but those are very street biased, crossover tires . So far, my wife and kids have not mentioned one iota about tire noise. (very) slightly softer ride than KO2, but I attribute it to the load rating SL (General) vs. LT (KO2) and slight bit of additional sidewall. My first choice was KO2 because of the rugged appearance and legendary performance, toughness, and durability, however the feedback about sketchy wet weather traction turned me off. This is my wife's daily driver and family trickster, so I didn't want to be concerned about wet traction. Furthermore, 90% driving will be on road, but I wanted the capability, confidence, and assurance of a capable all-terrain tire when the chances and opportunities present themselves. The only rubbing was the outboard shoulder against the front splash guard inboard couple inches at nearly full lock. That was remedied with a heat gun and 2x4 reshaping the plastic a bit. These are the summer tires; Bridgestone Blizzak DMV2 (255/70R18 - tall and skinny) serve winter duty.
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Quality post

 

[TNLNDCRZR]

Alright. Have a few days on the tires and I am beyond pleased. I hate to sound like that over emotional or over hyped person about something new or different, but hear me out.

I had become frustrated with my build (BP51 and 285/70/18 ridge grapplers E load). I knew the ride would be firmer, but I couldn’t dial in the suspension to get the ride I wanted. I was running the grapplers at 34 psi cold, trying to get the harshness of the E rating to go away. Was I being sensitive? Maybe, but I prioritize comfort and on road function over off road capability, as this is my DD. I need my tires to be good enough for the light off roading I do, but excellent on road.

So I began searching for a C rated tire for the 18” wheel and quickly found it doesn’t exist. I really didn’t want to swap out my wheels to 17” to get C tires, so I become irritated with my situation, and even considered just switching out everything to stock.

Then I stumbled upon the 275/70/18 ATX in the P/SL rating. My faith in an awesome lifted ride is restored. My wife has 285-70-17 C load KO2 on her Sequoia and I would say these ride very similar, although if anything ATX are a touch more compliant and smooth. The ATX do not have near the flex and boaty feel of the original dunlops, allowing them to corner well. All rigidity and harshness is gone, and I could not be more pleased. While the ATX have a less aggressive sidewall, I think it actually suits the look of the cruiser I’m going for, a little more understated.

Hope this helps anyone who finds themself in my same predicament.

I’m running at 33 psi cold, have no rubbing, but I did heat mold my front liners when I had the 285/70/18 grapplers.

Here are a few pics

 

[TNLNDCRZR]

Pics! I have that same tire size, always interested in seeing lifted rigs with that size. Are you in the Nashville area?

Knoxville area. Just posted some pics. Throw up some pics of yours!

 

[jefo13]

Alright. Have a few days on the tires and I am beyond pleased. I hate to sound like that over emotional or over hyped person about something new or different, but hear me out.

I had become frustrated with my build (BP51 and 285/70/18 ridge grapplers E load). I knew the ride would be firmer, but I couldn’t dial in the suspension to get the ride I wanted. I was running the grapplers at 34 psi cold, trying to get the harshness of the E rating to go away. Was I being sensitive? Maybe, but I prioritize comfort and on road function over off road capability, as this is my DD. I need my tires to be good enough for the light off roading I do, but excellent on road.

So I began searching for a C rated tire for the 18” wheel and quickly found it doesn’t exist. I really didn’t want to swap out my wheels to 17” to get C tires, so I become irritated with my situation, and even considered just switching out everything to stock.

Then I stumbled upon the 275/70/18 ATX in the P/SL rating. My faith in an awesome lifted ride is restored. My wife has 285-70-17 C load KO2 on her Sequoia and I would say these ride very similar, although if anything ATX are a touch more compliant and smooth. The ATX do not have near the flex and boaty feel of the original dunlops, allowing them to corner well. All rigidity and harshness is gone, and I could not be more pleased. While the ATX have a less aggressive sidewall, I think it actually suits the look of the cruiser I’m going for, a little more understated.

Hope this helps anyone who finds themself in my same predicament.

I’m running at 33 psi cold, have no rubbing, but I did heat mold my front liners when I had the 285/70/18 grapplers.

Here are a few pics

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Very interesting, got me thinking how much better my ride would be if I moved away from my Duratrac wranglers 125 EQ rated to the 121 DR rated ones. There is a 500 LB rating difference and 15 max psi difference.

 

[grinchy]

I went from 129E to 121D and the ride is definitely better. Before it was hard to get the right psi, now the window of acceptable psi is very wide.

 

[ColoradoSequoia]

Alright. Have a few days on the tires and I am beyond pleased. I hate to sound like that over emotional or over hyped person about something new or different, but hear me out.

I had become frustrated with my build (BP51 and 285/70/18 ridge grapplers E load). I knew the ride would be firmer, but I couldn’t dial in the suspension to get the ride I wanted. I was running the grapplers at 34 psi cold, trying to get the harshness of the E rating to go away. Was I being sensitive? Maybe, but I prioritize comfort and on road function over off road capability, as this is my DD. I need my tires to be good enough for the light off roading I do, but excellent on road.

So I began searching for a C rated tire for the 18” wheel and quickly found it doesn’t exist. I really didn’t want to swap out my wheels to 17” to get C tires, so I become irritated with my situation, and even considered just switching out everything to stock.

Then I stumbled upon the 275/70/18 ATX in the P/SL rating. My faith in an awesome lifted ride is restored. My wife has 285-70-17 C load KO2 on her Sequoia and I would say these ride very similar, although if anything ATX are a touch more compliant and smooth. The ATX do not have near the flex and boaty feel of the original dunlops, allowing them to corner well. All rigidity and harshness is gone, and I could not be more pleased. While the ATX have a less aggressive sidewall, I think it actually suits the look of the cruiser I’m going for, a little more understated.

Hope this helps anyone who finds themself in my same predicament.

I’m running at 33 psi cold, have no rubbing, but I did heat mold my front liners when I had the 285/70/18 grapplers.

Here are a few pics

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Thank you for this - you were in nearly the identical situation as I am now. I prefer KO2s generally but in e-rated the ride is barely tolerable. I’m running Dobinsons and I need something more compliant for my DD. I will always appreciate bulletproof KO2s but I’ve been eyeing the Grabbers. Appreciate it.

 

[TNLNDCRZR]

Thank you for this - you were in nearly the identical situation as I am now. I prefer KO2s generally but in e-rated the ride is barely tolerable. I’m running Dobinsons and I need something more compliant for my DD. I will always appreciate bulletproof KO2s but I’ve been eyeing the Grabbers. Appreciate it.

I figured there had to be others in my situation. Glad to be of help.

 

[itguy]

I figured there had to be others in my situation. Glad to be of help.

Checking in to see how you're liking the ATX's. I just lifted my 19 with Dobinsons IMS and need to purchase tires. I've been running KO2's for years, but I don't need them for my use and would love to try a lighter tire.

 

[TNLNDCRZR]

Checking in to see how you're liking the ATX's. I just lifted my 19 with Dobinsons IMS and need to purchase tires. I've been running KO2's for years, but I don't need them for my use and would love to try a lighter tire.

Love the tires. No real complaints. Smooth, quiet, and comfortable. We will see if they stay quiet as I put the mileage on them.

 

[urinalcake]

I now have about 15,000 miles on my General Grabber ATX. Rotations every 5000 miles. Settled on 33psi cold. Tire noise has not increased since new. A few dirt roads and off road excursions on my property - nothing crazy by any stretch. I am quite pleased with the purchase! I also purchased a matching 5th wheel and tire to use as the spare tire.

Bonus for those shopping now... $100 mail in rebate if purchased before 10/31/22.