As winter is already upon us in some parts of the US and Canada some of you may now be weighing your winter wheel and tire options. The right winter wheel and tire combo for you will be the one that fits your driving habits, winter conditions and budget best.

For those of you shopping here's some options to help get you started (Not all options may be listed). If you would like help building a winter wheel and tire package please give us a call at 1.888.459.4080 or stop into one of your local Discount Tire or America's Tire . Anyone here would be happy to help you.

16" Winter wheels
Steel Unique 83:
Pros- Cheap and they fit! This is a inexpensive steel wheel that can be paired with a hub cap (if you want). These will fit all Element models.
Cons- They are heavy. These wheels weigh an average of about 30% more than a cast aluminum wheel in the same size. May require TPMS banding system for factory TPMS sensors. Link: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?bp=5-108&yr=2011&pc=69654&counter=1&wd=16&rw=6.5&vid=018542
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/uniq83.b.large.jpg

Momo Winter S:
Pros- Built for winter driving conditions, this wheel has a simple easy to clean design and is powdercoated for an exceptionally durable finish. This wheel is also cast aluminum and weighs about 30% less than steel wheel options in the same size. These also work great with factory or aftermarket TPMS sensors. The Momo Winter S will fit all Element models.
Cons: Although they are not expensive, they do cost more than any steel option. Link: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?bp=5-114.3&yr=2011&pc=70059&counter=2&wd=16&rw=6.5&vid=018542
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/t_20110711.momwip.s.ang.jpg

Tires:
215/70R16 Hankook I Pike RW11: This dedicated winter tire has 6 studdable rows and plenty of sipping for increased biting power on ice and packed snow. It is also build with a special winter rubber compound that stays soft and flexible under the most extreme cold weather temperatures. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?yr=2011&pc=10760&counter=3&ar=70&rd=16&vid=018542&sw=false&cs=215
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215/70R16 General Grabber AT2: This year round all terrain tire meets the standards for severs winter driving conditions (carries the snowflake symbol), is studdable and has a 60,000 mile warranty. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?yr=2011&pc=32397&counter=4&ar=70&rd=16&vid=018542&sw=false&cs=215
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/tires/genrl3.ang.jpg

215/70R16 Goodyear Fortera TripleTred: This year round high performance all season also meets the standards for severe winter driving conditions (carries the snowflake symbol). It features three unique tread zones targeting, dry, wet and ice performance. This tire also carries a 60,000 mile warranty.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/tires/gdyrac.ang.jpg

225/65R16 Yokohama Ice Guard IG20: This affordable, dedicated, high performance winter tire features interlocking 3D sipes, wide slush groves and a rubber compound that helps suck up road moisture to prevent slipping. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?yr=2011&pc=43048&counter=12&ar=65&rd=16&vid=018542&sw=false&cs=225
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/tires/yoksr1.ang.jpg

I have been looking at getting new tires for my E for months now. After seeing your post I finally decided to go with the General Grabber AT2 tires. I called the local Discount tire and they informed me that the General Grabber is on back order and they do not know when they will get them in again. He said it will probably be at least January before they can get them. I also found the same thing at several other online tire stores. Has General quit making this tire?

I have been looking at getting new tires for my E for months now. After seeing your post I finally decided to go with the General Grabber AT2 tires. I called the local Discount tire and they informed me that the General Grabber is on back order and they do not know when they will get them in again. He said it will probably be at least January before they can get them. I also found the same thing at several other online tire stores. Has General quit making this tire?

What size are you looking for?

Tire manufacturer's schedule their production based on demand for a particular time of year so its possible that there isn't enough of a demand for this size right now for them to make them. (or they sold out of them quicker than they thought they would this season) This tire, as far as I know, is not discontinued.

What size are you looking for?

Tire manufacturer's schedule their production based on demand for a particular time of year so its possible that there isn't enough of a demand for this size right now for them to make them. (or they sold out of them quicker than they thought they would this season) This tire, as far as I know, is not discontinued.

I was wanting the 215-70-16 stock size. I might look at getting 235-70-16 or 225-75-16 instead but they cost.

The General Grabber is currently out of stock and on National back order by the manufacturer.

We do have the Hankook I Pike RW11 in stock in 215/70R-16 in stock for $112.00 each.

Please contact us at 1-888-459-4080. The first available agent will be happy to assist you.

Let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Any General Grabbers in stock now? Thanks

Any General Grabbers in stock now? Thanks

When I was looking for mine I called every local tire shop and then looked at every online tire place I could find and NOBODY has them. They are on a national backorder. After some more research I found out this is the second year in a row that General has sold out of this tire before the snow season even started. I talked to one shop and he said ever since Consumer Reports gave these tires good ratings that General has not been able to keep up with demand.

So, I called General customer service (which is a division of Continental) and asked how a company can sell out of one of there best performing snow tires before the snow season even starts, two years in a row. The lady I talked to was very nice and she said although they increase the production of the General Grabbers AT2 tires in 2011, the customer demand also increase more than they had anticipated. She explained they are currently building a new plant in (I think it was) South Caralina and they hope to be able to better keep up with the demand in 2012. However, she also told me that they would not be producing this tire again in the 215/70 /16 size until sometime in Jan. or Feb. and they would not be available to the public until late Feb. or early Mar.

I ended up getting lucking and finding a guy who had a set that he used just as winter tires and he had traded in his car and they would not fit his new car. He said they only had approx. 3000 miles on them. So far I love them. If you really need tires and you are set on the General Grabber At2. There is a guy who is selling new tires on ebay for $155 per tire.

Here is a picture of my e with the Grabber AT2's

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j127/zs145/IMAG0085.jpg

Any General Grabbers in stock now? Thanks

Like weasel pointed out, the 215/70-16 size is still on back order and won't be released until late Feb. or early March. The 225/75-16 and 235/70-16 sizes are also on backorder.

Do you guys carry Firestone Winterforce tires? For the money, they're AMAZING tires.

Do you guys carry Firestone Winterforce tires? For the money, they're AMAZING tires.

At this time we do not sell any Firestone Tires.

A comparable model that we do carry which would be another excellent pick is the Hankook iPike RW11

215/70R16 General Grabber AT2: This year round all terrain tire meets the standards for severs winter driving conditions (carries the snowflake symbol), is studdable and has a 60,000 mile warranty. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?yr=2011&pc=32397&counter=4&ar=70&rd=16&vid=018542&sw=false&cs=215


Do you have this tire in 235/60R17, 225/65R17 or 235/65/R17?

Do you have this tire in 235/60R17, 225/65R17 or 235/65/R17?

General does not produce their AT2 in any of these size.

Details: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/tires/general/product/byName.do?tmn=Grabber+AT2+Studdable&typ=Truck%2FSUV

An excellent alternative you may want to consider is the Cooper AT3.

Details: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/tires/cooper/product/byName.do?tmn=Discoverer+A%2FT3&typ=Truck%2FSUV