The latest BMW X5 will be equipped with General Tire Grabber AT3, for strong off-road grip and safe handling on the road.
The General Tire brand will supply tyres for the latest BMW X5. The all-terrain Grabber AT3 is recommended in size 275/45 R20 110V XL for the latest X model from the Bavarian car manufacturer.
The BMW X5 is the pioneer of off-road vehicles that combine luxury and performance, so a lot is expected from the tyres: the Grabber AT3 features three innovative General Tire technologies that ensure robust performance both on and off the road, improved acoustic performance and higher mileage, while at the same time offering maximum grip on stony, sandy and muddy surfaces. “For the General Tire brand, this recognition by one of the leading European 4×4 vehicle manufacturers is a special seal of quality,” says Matthias Bartz, General Tire Business Development Manager for the EMEA region. “BMW consistently sets the bar high when it comes to the requirements for tyres, both in original equipment and in the replacement sector.
Our tyres are approved for speeds up to 240 km/h and, as an all-season tyre, the Grabber AT3 bears the M+S marking and the snowflake symbol, which stands for safe driving behaviour on snowy surfaces.” The technologies consist of “TracGen”, which includes an open shoulder design, traction ribs that the developers call “traction pockets”, and sipes that are placed at different angles to improve grip.
“DuraGen” is a rubber compound that offers excellent tear resistance and improves mileage on rough terrain. This combination of design features enhances the self-cleaning properties of the tread, ensures good interlocking with loose surfaces and offers a large number of edges for grip in every direction.
And finally, “ComfortBalance” successfully overcomes the conflicting interests of driving comfort on the road and good off-road grip. The balanced block geometry of the tread with low stiffness and the specially adapted arrangement of the blocks in the center of the tread reduce vibrations in the tyre.
