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tenet Member Since: 23 Jul 2009 Location: cotswolds Posts: 1081 |
I don't think I would take the gamble on AT's as they are classified "F" (the worst) rating for wet and braking performance according to Blackcircle Tyres.
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17th Jan 2013 3:27 pm |
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pcheaven Member Since: 19 Jan 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 1459 |
agreed, thats how I found them to be, noisy with no grip in the wet. seems the EU got something right.... |
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17th Jan 2013 3:28 pm |
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landy19840 Member Since: 13 Mar 2011 Location: Non Posts: 1817 |
Mine are fine in the wet, and have no problems stopping. It's driven daily enthusiastically and never puts a foot wrong, I don't think they are noisy either. You can just turn the stereo up if needs be! |
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17th Jan 2013 5:37 pm |
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walnad Member Since: 10 Jun 2011 Location: West Mids Posts: 16 |
I'm tending to think the General Grabber UHP is a happy compromise........better for road use which is 97% of my driving.
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17th Jan 2013 5:42 pm |
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landy19840 Member Since: 13 Mar 2011 Location: Non Posts: 1817 |
AT's pattern is designed for the wet, to displace water better. |
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17th Jan 2013 5:47 pm |
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simont Member Since: 15 Feb 2011 Location: Sunderland/Newcastle Posts: 1809 |
I just had 2 general uhp tyres fitted about a month ago. Seem to handle nicely in the wet and stopping feels good. 2002 Honda VFR800
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17th Jan 2013 5:48 pm |
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walnad Member Since: 10 Jun 2011 Location: West Mids Posts: 16 |
Landy: I think the AT's look good and with a tread pattern they have I find it hard to believe, but there are independant tests done showing poor performance in the wet which is a worry given we have far more rain than snow! A number of reviews also quote poor wet performance, this is all down to the tread pattern being more suitable for off road I suspect?
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17th Jan 2013 6:00 pm |
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2006 |
One has to understand that wet braking performance is measured under defined and controlled conditions. It is likely that under certain conditions different from the test conditions (specifically, large amounts of standing water) the ATs would perform better.
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17th Jan 2013 6:20 pm |
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landy19840 Member Since: 13 Mar 2011 Location: Non Posts: 1817 |
Well the test are wrong IMHO, I am on my second set now and I can't fault them one bit!! I would say in wet they are are there best! |
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17th Jan 2013 8:51 pm |
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Forty_two Member Since: 24 Apr 2012 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 93 |
The misses and I changed cars recently,
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18th Jan 2013 12:17 am |
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dickymint Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Knowle, Solihull Posts: 27 |
As I am 95+% on tarmac, when I have to change my tyres I shall opt for Grabber UHP's.
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18th Jan 2013 7:46 am |
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hon3009 Member Since: 14 Apr 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 41 |
I'm running General Grabber UHP's been good tyres done 25000miles on them, front ones will need changing before mot in April but rears still have a good few mm left, will probably fit same again as they are a good price online.. |
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18th Jan 2013 10:41 am |
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archie98 Member Since: 18 Oct 2011 Location: derbyshire Posts: 709 |
The General Grabber has now changed its tread pattern it no longer looks like the BF tyres,our local tyre place say they are even better and are selling very well |
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18th Jan 2013 3:46 pm |
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vectis Member Since: 30 Jul 2006 Location: IOW Posts: 114 |
After playtime today I can say I am very pleased with the Grabber AT's in the snow. |
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18th Jan 2013 4:57 pm |
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