General tires

How to Choose General Tires

Choose General tires by identifying whether your vehicle requires an everyday passenger-touring application, a specialized ultra-high-performance (UHP) footprint, or a rugged light-truck platform. General’s catalog is explicitly organized around three core product families: AltiMAX for touring civility, G-MAX for athletic sport handling, and Grabber for SUV, crossover, and light-truck durability. Starting with the correct family track ensures your chosen model matches your vehicle's mechanical layout and driving environment.

• Step 1 - Separate Everyday Commuting from Sport Performance: For standard sedans, minivans, and daily-driven crossovers prioritizing a plush ride and long tread life, select the  General AltiMax RT45. If you drive a sports sedan, coupe, or performance-oriented vehicle requiring aggressive cornering bite and structural high-speed stability, bypass touring lines for the  General G-Max AS-07 UHP all-season tire.
• Step 2 - Transition to Grabber for Light Truck and Off-Road Duty: Only move into the Grabber catalog when selecting replacement tires for utility crossovers, SUVs, or half-ton and heavy-duty trucks. The Grabber line utilizes General’s signature DuraGen Technology, integrating ultra-high-strength steel belts and chip-resistant compounds to survive heavier payloads and trail hazards.
• Step 3 - Match Grabber Models to Your Terrain Severity: For street-focused SUVs and highway towing setups, choose the highway-terrain Grabber HTS60 or  General Grabber H/T to lock in fuel efficiency and low cabin noise. For mixed-use driving, trail exploration, and winter severe-snow conditions, choose the all-terrain Grabber A/TX. For uncompromised off-road mechanical clawing, advance to the mud-terrain Grabber X3.
• Step 4 - Verify Sidewall and Ply Construction on Light Truck Sizing: When buying for half-ton or heavy-duty trucks, verify if your size requires a standard Metric (P-rated) profile or a heavy-duty Light Truck (LT-metric) structure. General offers its all-terrain lines in both standard ply ratings for daily comfort and reinforced 10-ply / Load Range E configurations designed for severe commercial or trail service.

Most Popular General Tire Models

General Tire's lineup is built around versatile, real-world performance for passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks. Below are the most popular models chosen by US drivers across every major category.

1. General Altimax RT45 (All-Season) General's most popular passenger all-season tire, designed for sedans, coupes, and minivans driven year-round in mixed conditions. Its Comfort Balance Technology delivers a smooth, quiet highway ride, while Replacement Indicator System (RIS) makes it easy to monitor when the tire needs replacing. A reliable, long-wearing all-season option at a mid-range price that consistently earns high marks from everyday drivers.
2. General G-MAX AS-05 (Performance All-Season) A performance-oriented all-season tire built for sport sedans and coupes that need responsive handling across all four seasons. Its asymmetric tread design and high-silica compound deliver confident cornering and short braking distances in both dry and wet conditions - a strong choice for drivers who don't want to sacrifice year-round usability for sport-tuned performance.
3. General Grabber AT2 (Light Truck / SUV - All-Terrain) One of General's most recognized tires, the Grabber AT2 is a rugged all-terrain option for pickup trucks and SUVs that regularly leave the pavement. Its aggressive, open-shoulder lug pattern provides traction on mud, gravel, and loose terrain, while reinforced construction handles the demands of towing and hauling. A proven workhorse tire that balances off-road capability with acceptable on-road manners.
4. General Grabber HTS60 (Light Truck / SUV - Highway Touring) A highway touring tire built specifically for SUVs, crossovers, and light trucks that stay primarily on paved roads. The Grabber HTS60 offers a notably quiet ride, strong wet traction, and a 60,000-mile treadwear warranty - making it one of the best value highway truck tires available. A practical, long-lasting replacement for drivers who want comfort and durability without all-terrain compromises.
5. General Altimax Arctic 12 (Winter) A dedicated winter tire engineered for sub-45°F temperatures, ice, and heavy snow. The Altimax Arctic 12 features hundreds of biting edges across its tread blocks and a winter-specific compound that stays flexible in extreme cold - delivering the kind of ice braking and snow traction that all-season tires simply cannot match. The right choice for drivers in northern states who take winter road safety seriously.

Common General Tire Sizes

General Tire covers the replacement market with a balance of high-volume commuter sizes and heavy-duty flotation metrics. The most common sizes include:

•  225/65R17 (Load Index 102T / AltiMAX RT45) - High-volume, all-season passenger and compact crossover sizing common on the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Subaru Forester, optimized for low rolling resistance and short wet-braking distances.
•  235/60R18(Load Index 103H / Grabber H/T or HTS60) - The standard mid-size crossover and SUV footprint common on the Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Kia Sorento, focusing on long-lasting treadwear and highway stability.
•  245/45R18(Load Index 100Y / G-MAX AS-07) - High-performance sport sedan sizing tailored for the BMW 5 Series, Nissan Maxima, and Audi A4, utilizing an asymmetric tread pattern to maximize dry cornering corner bite and wet-road evacuation.
•  265/70R17(Standard Metric or LT Load Range E / Grabber A/TX) - The benchmark all-terrain truck and SUV profile common on the Toyota Tacoma, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and older Ford F-150 platforms, delivering off-road durability without requiring vehicle modification.
•  275/55R20 (Load Index 113T or LT Load Range E / Grabber HTS60 or A/TX) - Premium full-size half-ton truck and large SUV configuration standard on the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Yukon, managing large towing capacities while maintaining stable tracking.

General Tire - Tough, Versatile Tires Built for the American Road

General Tire is an American brand with over a century of history, founded in 1915 in Akron, Ohio. Today, General Tire is owned by Continental AG - one of the world's largest and most respected tire manufacturers - giving the brand access to world-class engineering and rubber technology while maintaining its identity as a no-nonsense, value-driven choice for everyday US drivers.

General has always been closely associated with trucks, SUVs, and the kind of driving that happens away from smooth city streets. The brand's lineup reflects that identity — rugged, dependable tires engineered for drivers who need performance across a variety of real-world conditions, from rain-soaked interstates to unpaved back roads. General Tire's strength lies in delivering Continental-backed quality at a price point that makes it one of the most competitive mid-range brands on the US market.

Whether you drive a family crossover, a daily commuter sedan, or a work pickup, General Tire offers a practical, well-engineered option that punches well above its price. It's the kind of brand that earns loyalty not through marketing, but through consistent, reliable performance mile after mile.

Why Choose General?

• Continental AG engineering - backed by one of the world's top tire manufacturers, bringing genuine technical depth to a mid-range price point
• Strong truck & SUV lineup - the Grabber family is one of the most trusted all-terrain and highway truck series available for US drivers
• Long tread life - key models like the Grabber HTS60 carry 60,000-mile warranties, offering strong long-term value
• Year-round coverage - all-season, summer performance, and dedicated winter options available across the full passenger and truck range
• Proven American brand - over 100 years of domestic tire heritage with a reputation built on durability and dependability