General Tire Prices

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
February 15, 2013

Not a bad tire, especially for the price. More noise than I expected on the highway, but good traction in wet weather & at high speeds. I realize these are not snow tires but was quite disappointed in the lack of snow traction and felt in danger many times while on ice. I would have been screwed if not for 4WD. Would probably perform well on a SUV and during summer months, but would not buy for year-round driving.

Initial Review, 2,650 Miles on Tires
February 05, 2013

Had the studded version mounted in Kirkland, WA, then drove to Anchorage. On dry/bare pavement they make some noise, but they're studded snow tires so that's expected. On dry/clear pavement until Prince George, BC, and it's was snow & ice from there to Anchorage. Once into full winter conditions these tires came into they're own. Top notch deep snow traction, and great ice traction. -51F in Tok, Alaska, and the tires were great. Driving 60-70mph on hard packed snow these tires felt very secure. Glare ice was no problem. I would recommend the General Altimax Arctic to anyone shopping Nokian's. Within a fraction of the studded Hakka's performance, but nearly half the price.

Initial Review, 1,500 Miles on Tires
January 26, 2013

Had five different sets of Yok Geolanders on three different Toyota RAV's, and I was generally satisfied with the overall performance/price of Yokohama tires. Decided to try a set of Prada Spec X's this time around. These tires are still relatively new, so haven't had a chance to run them in a variety of conditions, but so far I have a very favorable impression, based on ride comfort, low noise, and handling. Will update review when I have more miles.

Initial Review, 5,000 Miles on Tires
January 22, 2013

For the price you really can't get a better set of tires. Two full winters on these and I am impressed to say the least. We get a fair bit of snow here in Calgary, nothing like the east coast, but enough that I can comfortably say these are great snow tires. When the city is socked it with snow, I have no problem getting to work. They work great on ice too, I use to slide down a hill near my house when it would ice and I had all season's on, now I have traction and feel much more comfortable behind the wheel.

I also find them great of the highway. I rip up to Banff and Golden for skiing all the time and I am always impressed at the handling on the highway and on the steep snowy roads climbing the mountains. They do produce a fair bit of road noise so I have to crank the stereo some more.

I am surprised at some of the negative reviews. Perhaps these people are either bad drivers or have crappy cars?

I am a 'spirited' late 20s driver, cautious but also aggressive when I need to be. These tires fit the bill for safety in the winter. There are better tires out there, but if you are looking for something affordable, I highly recommend the General Altimax Arctic.

Initial Review, 6,000 Miles on Tires
January 10, 2013

Bought these to replace the POS Goodyears that came with the truck, even though they only had 15000 miles on them. Was a great decision. Fantastic tire for the price. Snow, slush, ice, mud, no problem. Can also cruise down a dry highway at 80mph with good handling and not bad road noise. I was a little concerned with the disclaimer "not rated for severe snow" I have no idea why they are not. I live on a dirt road outside of Ottawa ON. We have had a ton of snow this year, and I have yet to find anything that can slow these down.

Initial Review, 10,000 Miles on Tires
December 28, 2012

Have been monitoring and comparing the Latitude Tour closely for the first 10000 miles after purchasing them to replace a set of General Grabber HTS which were excellent on the MDX (58,000 miles, good/expected gas mileage, quiet and smooth, and good snow traction in 2"-8" snowfalls)... So far the Michelin has done well, with gas mileage perhaps 1.5 mpg better, snow traction (10" snowfall) equal to or slightly better, ride slightly better, and wet traction equal. Price difference was $11 dollars per tire more for the Michelins... Only other test would be longevity on the Michelins, otherwise an excellent tire for this car at this point. Overall, either tire is an excellent choice. I will update again at 50,000 on these Latitude tours.

Initial Review, 3,000 Miles on Tires
December 29, 2012

Actually purchased these in the summer to use as winter skins, as my previous Pirelli Subzero was not available in my weird tire size anymore. On initial install (after storage for three months), experienced vibration and poor wet performance. However, after the first 1000 miles these gremlins vanished. Now wet performance is a good 80% of my autocross Yokes and snow performance is comforting. Was worried that the Generals would be poor in the cold and ice/snow, but this is not the case. Drove through the most recent Iowa blizzard at reasonable pace, easily out maneuvering most of the snow bound traffic. Roads are ice covered now and the G-Max does very well in stopping (most important) and have not had an issue with getting started. Very satisfied with the tire and the price is competitive. Compared to Continental Extreme Contact DWS (my daughters cars), performance is slightly better in the wet/dry and almost equal in the snow, for less money. Cannot comment on wear, as I have just started the winter season. However, I always default to better performance vs. longer life. Life is too short to buy cheap tires.

Initial Review, 40,000 Miles on Tires
December 29, 2012

I bought these tires and was concerned about snow traction because I live out in the country a bit(paved roads however) After installing them I can only decribe my feelings about my choice as supremely confident! I liked them so much in fact I bought them again when the first set wore out at about 50,000 miles. For the traction they provide, and the price I paid, I can live with the slightly shorter life expectancy. I also put them on my Saturn and am now considering them for my Pacifica awd. Winters can be a challenge in outstate Mn. but with these tires and awd I have never had a problem!

Initial Review, 24,000 Miles on Tires
December 30, 2012

How do people get 50,000 miles on tires??? In all my years of driving I have NEVER gotten anywhere near the tires rated mileage! These general hts are 60k rated and I have 25k on them and they are shot. I was anal about my tire psi, I had at least 1 wheel alignment a year sometimes 2. I don't drive like a maniac. Anyways, that being said these tires are very good! I would say they are the best tires I have ever owned. I am considering buying them again, if the price is right. Even now with tread down to the wear bars the traction is acceptable even in snow. I do have to be carefull and slow down gradually and anticipate but considering how worn they are I am surprised how they still grip. I would definitely recommend these tires for the Escape! My only small gripe is the ride harshness... since they are 106 load range and the escape calls for 104, you will have a harsher ride at the oem tire psi of 30 vs a 104 rated tire. I compensated by reducing the psi to 28 as per the tire psi load chart available on the internet to match the original 104 weight index.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
December 28, 2008

I put about 1,000 miles on these tires, mostly on dry and wet roads where it is quiet and very responsive. Drives almost as good ae original tires. First chance to drive in deep snow going through 7-8" of fresh snow on a local dirt road - no problems at all. Great price, wonderful drive on dry roads, and confidence-inspiring on snowy roads. Good choice.

Initial Review, 25,000 Miles on Tires
December 19, 2012

Ran these tires on my 2000 mustang after wearing down a set of Generals. The road noise and feel were the first things I noticed. Must quieter, much better feel of the road. Didn't feel like I was driving on hard plastic tires anymore. The treadwear was what you'd expect, probably last between 30-35k depending on conditions. These also lasted longer, and were more responsive then a set of Kumho ecstas I ran before the Generals. For the price this was one of my favorite tires.

Initial Review, 7,000 Miles on Tires
December 23, 2012

I put these tires on a Mazda Protege5 wagon based on price and consumer rating. They handle, sound and ride great on dry pavement. No vibration, not sloppy, yet not harsh. They make the car fun to drive, ...until it snows or get icy.

In nearly 30yrs of Minnesota driving these are probably the worst winter traction tires I've owned. Maybe it's a combo of the tire and light car??? They are categorized as ultra-high performance all-season. I wouldn't call them "all-season". I hit the ditch after the first snow (first time ever), and have trouble driving up my driveway where my other vehicles have no problem.

It was a toss-up between the General G-Max and Ecsta-4X for me and I went with the 4X due to being non-directional. I made the wrong choice. I have a set of General directional tires on another car and there is night and day difference in winter traction.
I don't have enough miles on them to comment on wear. If you are looking for a reasonably priced, nice riding and handling tire and don't encounter ice & snow it's a good choice. If you are planning on winter driving, get a set of snow tires or pick a different all-season tire.

Initial Review, 7,000 Miles on Tires
December 20, 2012

I bought these tires after reading all the reviews, in preparation for driving across country in October from NC to CO. Not sure if I'd hit snow when I got there. I have to say, these have a very aggressive tread pattern. I fully expected some extra highway noise, but noticed little to none. They drive smoothly. I was especially impressed with the way my tires grab now when I take off too quickly from a stop. My other tires would briefly spin then eventually take off. These tires take about a half second and then grab and the truck takes off!! It's amazing! I never spin anymore. They have great traction... I've been off road, in the mud, dirt, gravel, and wet and dry pavement. No snow, yet... But, I have 100% confidence that these tires will get the job done. And the price was great! I was so impressed with these tires, that I bought General Tires for my daughter's sports car recently, for her safety. Don't remember what model they are, but so far they are working well for her as well. I will be buying General tires for all our trucks and cars in the future.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
August 21, 2011

These tires have been used mostly for autocross (5 events so far) and one two-day track event at Road Atlanta in a stock Si. Their grip is tenacious and predictable, with plenty of audible warning before breaking away. They are not especially noisy at city or highway speeds, and the ride is no worse than our normal street tires, General Exclaim UHPs. All our experience so far is in 80-95 degree weather and these tires seem to handle the heat well. They got a little greasy at one autocross but we didn't experience this at the track. No experience with cold weather. Dry braking is amazing and rarely triggers the ABS on a clean surface. Wet traction is better than the UHPs. Despite the abuse, we have better than half the tread left. These tires have absolutely met my goals for a sticky, high performance tire for extreme driving that can safely be used on the street, at a reasonable price. The Tire Rack salesman recommended these and they were shipped promptly.

Initial Review, 35,000 Miles on Tires
November 29, 2012

These tires replaced the OEM tires. Big improvement over the stock tires!! My car came to life. I'm an aggressive driver so traction and handling were important to me. These tires worked great - first experience with General tires and I was very surprised. Performance started to deteriorate at 20k miles. Now with 35k miles the tires have lost their quiet ride. Tires have lost a great deal of their wet traction too - maybe 30-40% off their original grip. I'm starting to notice more hydroplaning in heavy rain on the highway. Front tires can easily be spun in dry conditions. Not looking forward to winter on these (last two winters were mild - before then tires were fine in snow). I am shopping for new tires now and am considering buying these again because of the value as a low mileage tire. I only drive 10-12k miles a year - great price for 3-4 years of driving.

Initial Review, 52,000 Miles on Tires
November 29, 2012

40% city driving and the rest highway, great work tires, take the abuse on the road and stop and go driving. A little noisy over 20k miles but not horrible. Good for the price.