ansonivan Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I'm in the market for a set of tires for my e150 tow van, 235/75/15 is the size and cheap is the mandate. General Grabber HTS 109T is the cheapest ($100 each) tire I can find with a 2200lb rating, reviews on the tirerack are favorable. Looking for a yay/nay on these things or alternative choices. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Grabber+HTS&partnum=375TR5GRHTSOWLXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 IIRC they were the standard base tires for S-10's and other small utility vehicles for a couple years. Could be wrong though. That being said, my old s10 had them and they were decent tires for what they were. Of course they're not drag tires but they're not too bad for daily use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I'm not sure that I have the exact General Grabers, but thats what came on my Silverado and they're a decent riding tire. I'm know there are better tires out there, but I think these would be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 bleh. be ready for short tread life and vibrations halfway through the tread.. I try my damnedest to not sell any general or continental tires that people dont ask/beg for. gimme a call tomorrow and i'll see what I can do... are you wanting just a p metric tire or like and XL rating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 The van will see 6,000 miles/year max so the tires will probably dry rot long before wearing out. This makes cheap the primary goal. I'll be towing with the van so XL is a requirement for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyjr1647545514 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I've got a set of Grabber at2's on my super duty love them! also had a set on my 02 Jeep TJ. Amazing tires for the price. I've had really good luck with General tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 at/2's are a much more aggressive tire.. not meant to be a highway tread and a tire put on vans and crossover suv's. being more aggressive they cover up some of the vibration with their "truck like" feeling.. If cheap and holding the weight is you goal, or if you want something nicer just gimme a call tomorrow 232-8881 630-4pm Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Went with the General HTS 109t through tirerack. I'll be mounting them Monday, will report back with how lumpy they are so that Derek can give me an "I told you so" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 i'll give you the i told you so.. i could've sold em to you for 95 each and you wouldnt of had to pay shipping on that 100/each.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 tire rack $450 shipped plus 14.50 a tire install(through a preferred tire rack installer) me $380 +12 a tire.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 first off.. triple because i could I'll be mounting them Monday, will report back with how lumpy they are vibrations halfway through the tread lemme know how that 20,000 mile road test works out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Derek, ever have any issues with the General Grabber MT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 no experience with them.. however as said earlier I don't suggest continental/general in any situations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Derek, the van is a toy, I bought it and repaired it with play money, the tire purchase continues the trend. I had a bunch of play money in Paypal and that paid for the tires, when I want a proper set of tires for a proper vehicle I'll call you Mounted the tires last night, what a joyful experience. All four wheels had a thick layer of oxidation covered by that nasty black bead sealer. Much scraping and wire brushing of the sealing area was needed to ensure a decent seal... at least until the oxidation builds up again. All four tires had visible but mild hop/squirm an the balance machine, the worst one required 1.75oz and the others were from 1.25 to .50oz total each. Not too bad. I'll report back when I re-balance them in 2000 miles. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5017151375_2dae7b2d19_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5017150637_6612e7ecaa_b.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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