EL42107

Overview

The Element RC General Grabber A/T X Tyres represent premium replacement rubber for serious RC rock crawlers and trail trucks. These officially licensed tyres are engineered to deliver exceptional grip and durability on challenging terrain, making them an essential upgrade for any 1/10 scale RC crawler enthusiast in the UK. Whether you're bashing across rocky trails, navigating technical rock gardens, or pushing your RC model to its limits, these tyres provide the traction and reliability you need to conquer any obstacle.

These General Grabber A/T X tyres are specifically designed for the Element RC Enduro range of trail trucks, including the Trailrunner, Trailwalker, Ecto, Sendero HD, and other compatible platforms. The pack contains two complete tyre and insert assemblies, positioned for either front or rear use, giving you the flexibility to upgrade your entire tyre setup or refresh worn rubber. As an officially licensed product from General, these tyres benefit from decades of real-world tyre development and engineering, bringing proven off-road performance to your miniature crawler.

For RC car enthusiasts across the UK seeking reliable replacement tyres or a complete tyre upgrade for their rock crawler, the General Grabber A/T X offers genuine quality and authentic licensing that separates it from generic alternatives. The soft compound rubber formulation ensures maximum contact patch and grip across varied terrain, whilst the distinctive tread pattern provides excellent water shedding and mud clearance for year-round trail running.

Key Features

• Officially Licensed General Grabber A/T X Design — These tyres carry the authentic General Grabber trademark and are manufactured under official licence, meaning you get proven real-world tyre technology translated into 1/10 scale format. This licensing ensures the tread pattern and rubber compound are engineered to deliver genuine performance benefits, not a generic copy.
• High-Performance Soft Compound Rubber — The tyres are moulded from a soft compound rubber formulation specifically selected for maximum grip on rocks, dirt, and varied terrain. This material choice directly translates to superior traction, allowing your crawler to maintain contact with obstacles and climb steeper inclines that harder compound tyres would slip on.
• Realistic Tread Pattern — The authentic General Grabber A/T X tread design features multiple sipes and blocks that efficiently shed mud, water, and debris whilst maintaining edge bite on uneven surfaces. This tread architecture ensures consistent grip whether you're crawling over wet rocks, dry sand, or muddy trail sections.
• 1.55-Inch Bead Size — The 1.55-inch bead diameter is the standard fitment for Element RC beadlock wheels and many other quality 1/10 scale crawler wheels, ensuring perfect fitment and secure mounting. This size also contributes to the scale realism of your trail truck build.
• 3.85-Inch Overall Diameter — The 3.85-inch diameter provides optimal ground clearance and ride height for rock crawling, whilst maintaining the correct scaling proportions for a 1/10 model. This size has been proven across Element RC's range of trail trucks to deliver the right balance of clearance and traction.
• Included Tyre Inserts — Each tyre comes paired with a matching 1.55-inch insert, which is essential for maintaining tyre shape, absorbing impacts, and preventing pinch flats. Quality inserts are critical to tyre longevity, especially when running at the low pressures required for maximum grip during technical climbing.
• Front and Rear Versatility — This pack is suitable for either front or rear axle positions, giving you the flexibility to replace single tyres as wear occurs or to refresh your complete set. Many crawlers benefit from having identical rubber front and rear for predictable handling characteristics.
• Beadlock Wheel Compatibility — These tyres are engineered for use with three-piece beadlock wheels, which are the gold standard for serious rock crawling. Beadlock wheels grip the tyre bead mechanically, meaning you can run extremely low pressures without the tyre rolling off the rim—a critical advantage when climbing steep obstacles.

Technical Performance

The Element RC General Grabber A/T X Tyres deliver genuine performance improvements over standard crawler rubber through their combination of soft compound construction, authentic tread design, and optimised dimensions. The high-performance soft rubber moulding ensures maximum grip across a wide temperature range, maintaining consistent traction whether you're crawling on a chilly winter's morning or during summer trail sessions. The 1.55-inch bead diameter and 3.85-inch overall diameter have been specifically engineered for 1/10 scale rock crawlers, providing the optimal balance between wheel articulation, ground clearance, and traction characteristics. The tread pattern features multiple sipes and blocks that efficiently clear mud and water whilst maintaining edge grip on rocky surfaces, a crucial combination for technical crawling where maintaining contact with obstacles directly determines your ability to climb vertical terrain.

When used in conjunction with quality beadlock wheels—the industry standard for serious crawling—these tyres allow you to run dramatically lower pressures, increasing the contact patch and enabling your crawler to conform to irregular terrain. This compliance is essential for technical climbing, as it allows the tyre to maintain grip whilst the suspension articulates fully. The included tyre inserts are essential components that maintain tyre shape under load and prevent pinch flats when running at these optimised low pressures. The soft compound rubber formulation is particularly effective on rocky terrain, where the material can deform slightly around sharp edges to maintain maximum grip, whereas harder compounds would tend to bounce off or lose contact with obstacles.

What's in the Box

• Quantity 2 Tires, General Grabber A/T X
• Quantity 2 Tire Inserts, 1.55-inch

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these tyres compatible with my Element RC crawler? — These General Grabber A/T X tyres in 1.55-inch bead size are compatible with the Element RC Enduro Ecto Trail Truck RTR in Green (EL40117), Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Zuul Tan RTR (EL40124), Element RC Enduro Ecto Trail Truck RTR in Black (EL40122), Element RC Enduro Ecto Trail Truck RTR in Grey with Portal Axles (EL40130), Element RC Enduro Sendero HD Titanium RTR (EL40120), Element RC Enduro Trailwalker RTR in Black (EL40119), and Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Sendero HD RTR in Black (EL40123). If your crawler uses three-piece beadlock wheels with a 1.55-inch bead diameter, these tyres are likely compatible.
• What makes these tyres better than generic crawler rubber? — These are officially licensed General Grabber tyres, meaning the tread pattern and rubber compound are engineered products with decades of real-world development behind them. The soft compound formulation provides superior grip on rocks and mixed terrain compared to harder generic compounds, and the authentic tread pattern has been proven to shed mud and water effectively whilst maintaining edge bite.
• Do I need to buy beadlock wheels separately? — Yes, these tyres are designed for use with beadlock wheels, which are available separately. Beadlock wheels mechanically grip the tyre bead, allowing you to run the low pressures required for maximum grip without the tyre rolling off the rim. They are the industry standard for serious rock crawling and essential for getting the most from these premium tyres.
• Can I run these tyres on standard wheels without beadlocks? — Whilst you could technically mount these tyres on non-beadlock wheels, you would be unable to take full advantage of their capabilities. The whole purpose of running premium soft compound crawler tyres is to achieve maximum grip by running very low pressures. Without beadlock wheels to mechanically secure the tyre bead, you risk the tyre rolling off the rim at low pressures, which creates safety issues and poor handling.
• What's the difference between these and other Element RC tyre options? — Element RC manufactures the General Grabber A/T X tyres specifically as a soft compound option optimised for rock crawling and technical climbing. The company also produces the General Grabber X3 Tyres in 1.9-inch size for different applications. The 1.55-inch size with soft compound construction makes the General Grabber A/T X the choice for serious rock crawling with maximum grip focus.
• Are these tyres suitable for beginners? — These tyres are best suited to intermediate and advanced crawlers who understand pressure tuning and beadlock wheel systems. Beginners starting with ready-to-run crawlers may find their vehicle comes with adequate rubber already, but serious crawling enthusiasts will immediately recognise the grip and performance advantages these official General Grabber tyres provide.
• How often will I need to replace these tyres? — Tyre life depends heavily on terrain, driving style, and frequency of use. Rock crawling on extremely abrasive terrain will wear tyres faster than occasional trail running on mixed ground. The soft compound construction means these tyres sacrifice longevity for maximum grip, making them an excellent choice for competition and serious trail running where performance outweighs durability considerations.
• Can I use these on other 1/10 scale crawlers? — Provided your other crawlers use three-piece beadlock wheels with 1.55-inch bead diameter, these tyres are compatible. However, they are optimised for the suspension geometry and geometry of Element RC crawlers, so best results are achieved on the intended platform.

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