General Grabber AT3 recommended for BMW X5

The General Tire brand has been approved as original equipment (OE) fitment for the latest BMW X5, according to Continental Tyre South Africa. The manufacturer reports that the all-terrain Grabber AT3 has been recommended in size 275/45 R20 110V XL on the Bavarian automaker’s latest X range model for its optional ‘Off-Road Package’.

“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 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region. “BMW invariably sets the bar high in terms of the requirements of the tyres in both the original equipment and replacement sectors.

The Grabber AT3 approved for the BMW X5 is rated for speeds of up to 240 km/h. As an all-season tyre, it bears the M+S mark and the snowflake symbol to signify safe handling on dirt roads and snow-covered surfaces.