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Choosing General Tire tires for the way you drive

General Tire covers a range of needs, from daily journeys to more specialised uses. This page places the available products in context so you can choose for your vehicle, season and routes.

Tires and Co Canada helps drivers compare more than a brand name: full size, load and speed ratings, tire label, stock, delivery and fitting.

Start with the main use: town, motorway, dynamic driving, year-round mobility, winter, SUV or van. The best General Tire option is the one that matches the approved fitment and real use.

Understanding General Tire before you buy

General Tire is a tire brand with American roots. Each product has a different purpose according to season, vehicle and use.

Useful range markers include Altimax One, Altimax One S, Altimax A/S 365, Snow Grabber Plus. Generation, ratings, approvals and local stock remain decisive.

Compare the brand with tires of the same season, size and purpose.

Which General Tire range should you choose?

The table is a guide. Always confirm the final product in the approved size and with the correct ratings.

Product	Season	Priority	Recommended use
Altimax One	Summer	Balanced road use	Town, A-roads, motorway and daily journeys
Altimax One S	Summer	Precision and performance	Powerful cars and dynamic driving
Altimax A/S 365	All-season	Year-round versatility	One set throughout the year in a suitable climate
Snow Grabber Plus	Winter	Cold-weather traction	Cold, wet, snowy roads and mountain areas
Grabber AT3	Profile dependent	Off-road versatility	SUVs, tracks and mixed use

General Tire products: check the generation

Similarly named General Tire tires may differ in tread, compound, sizes and purpose. Check the full name on the product page, not only the family name.

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The most popular General Tire tires

General Tire Altimax RT45

205/55 R16 91 T

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General Tire Altimax Arctic 12

195/65 R15 95 T
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General Tire Altimax 365 AW

225/45 R17 94 V
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Discover our 31 General Tire brand tire profiles

General Tire Summer tires

G-Max RS

General Tire Winter tires

General Tire Tyres all seasons winter approved

General Tire Tyres all seasons not winter approved

General Tire Studded winter tires

Altimax Arctic 12

General Tire 4x4 summer tires

General Tire 4x4 winter tires

General Tire 4x4 tyres all seasons winter-approved

General Tire 4x4 tyres all seasons not winter-approved

General Tire 4x4 Studded winter tires

General Tire Winter commercial vehicle tires

Grabber Arctic LT

Altimax One or Altimax One S: two different ways to choose General Tire

Altimax One fills the summer road use role in the General Tire range, whereas Altimax One S is designed around summer performance. Both may appear in the same size search without being interchangeable.

Look at real mileage: town, motorway, short journeys and faster A-roads place different demands on the two products.

Label values and ratings apply to the exact size. A General Tire variant can change comfort, noise, load capacity and intended use.

Do not select Altimax One only because it is familiar, or Altimax One S only because it is cheaper. Compare the job each product is designed to do.

Which General Tire tire suits roads in Canada?

In Canada, large temperature swings, snow, ice and long distances require careful seasonal selection. Winter tires are distinct from all-season and all-weather products; check the exact category, load and speed ratings, and the requirements that apply in your province.

Altimax One is a first marker for summer use, Snow Grabber Plus for winter conditions and Altimax A/S 365 for year-round versatility. Size, vehicle and local availability must still match.

The General Tire range assigns different jobs to Altimax One, Altimax One S, Altimax A/S 365, Snow Grabber Plus, Grabber AT3. Each product only makes sense when it remains tied to its season and vehicle type.

A low-mileage town driver, a motorway commuter and an SUV owner should not automatically reach the same General Tire product. Mileage, weather and load alter the priorities.

All-season products reduce seasonal changes, winter products target cold conditions, performance tires favour precision, and van or all-terrain products address different loads.

On an electric car, match weight, torque, noise and rolling resistance to the exact General Tire version available rather than relying on a general EV claim.

General Tire tires and electric vehicles

For electric and plug-in hybrid cars, check load rating, rolling resistance, noise and vehicle compatibility. A correctly sized General Tire tire matters more than a general EV label.

Comparing General Tire with another brand

Compare the same season, size and purpose. Consider the tire label, reviews for the exact product, delivered price and fitting services.

Buying General Tire from Tires and Co Canada

Searching by size filters compatible tires. Check width, aspect ratio, diameter, load rating and speed rating against the tire sidewall or vehicle documents.

For General Tire, verify the family, generation and season. The live catalogue, price and stock shown at checkout are the reference.

General Tire tire prices and offers

Price varies with size, ratings, technology, season and stock. An offer should never lead to an incompatible choice.

Order General Tire tires without making fitting complicated

Found the right General Tire tires? Order online from Tires and Co Canada and choose an available delivery option: home, workplace or a fitting partner shown during checkout.

A 12-month puncture and vandalism guarantee may also be offered during checkout. Check the terms shown for your market.

Mistakes to avoid before ordering General Tire

Choosing only by the range name.
Confusing summer, all-season and winter tires.
Ordering a similar size without checking ratings.
Comparing General Tire products designed for different uses.
Underestimating load for an SUV, van or electric car.
Assuming a technology or approval exists in every size.

Detailed questions and answers about General Tire tires

How can I judge the quality of a General Tire tire?

Identify season and purpose first. Altimax One is aimed at summer road use, while Altimax One S addresses summer performance. Then compare the exact size, load and speed ratings, tire label and reviews for that version. A strong brand reputation does not make every product equivalent. The vehicle, annual mileage and roads driven in Canada determine whether a particular General Tire tire is genuinely suitable. To avoid a broad conclusion, place Altimax One and Altimax One S back in their own categories and compare both with the fitment approved by the vehicle manufacturer.

What is the difference between Altimax One and Altimax One S?

Altimax One and Altimax One S should not be compared on price alone. They belong to summer road use and summer performance, which changes operating temperatures, tread priorities and intended driving. Decide the required season first, then check ratings and label values in the available size. The right General Tire product is the one whose design brief resembles your journeys, not necessarily the sportiest name. A different generation, rating or specification can change the result, so read both General Tire product pages in the size you actually require.

Can a General Tire all-season tire replace a winter tire?

Altimax A/S 365 can simplify year-round use where the climate is moderate and severe conditions are occasional. Snow Grabber Plus remains more targeted for cold weather, snow and regular mountain travel. Consider the hardest journeys of the year, not only weather near home, and check markings and route requirements. All-season is a useful compromise, not an automatic substitute for a dedicated winter tire. Include seasonal fitting costs, possible storage and the real frequency of difficult journeys before deciding which arrangement offers the better overall fit.

Are General Tire tires suitable for SUVs and electric cars?

Suitability depends on the exact product. Check size, load rating, vehicle approvals and recommended pressure. Extra weight and immediate torque can increase wear; noise and rolling resistance also matter more on many electric cars. Grabber AT3 may be a useful marker for a specialist use, but its exact version must remain compatible. On heavier vehicles, regular cold-pressure and wear checks also help preserve the intended behaviour and encourage a more even wear pattern.

How many miles should a General Tire tire last?

There is no universal mileage for Altimax One, Altimax One S or the whole General Tire range. Compound, size, vehicle, load, driving style, pressure and alignment all affect wear. Motorway mileage does not produce the same pattern as repeated short journeys or dynamic driving. Check pressures cold, investigate uneven wear and rotate tires only where the vehicle manufacturer recommends it. Actual condition is more useful than a broad mileage promise. A mileage comparison is meaningful only when pressure, maintenance, load and route type remain broadly comparable throughout the period being assessed.

Should I fit four identical General Tire tires?

Matching model, season, size and compatible characteristics produces more predictable behaviour. Mixing Altimax One with Altimax One S may create different responses under braking, in rain or in cold weather because they serve different purposes. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s guidance and ask the fitter when replacing only two tires. Four-wheel-drive systems may impose tighter limits on differences in tread depth. Where tread-depth differences are substantial or the car uses four-wheel drive, ask the fitter to validate the combination before installation.

What should I check before ordering General Tire tires online?

Record the full size, load rating, speed rating and any sidewall markings or vehicle requirements. Confirm the season and full General Tire product name, then check quantity, delivery address and fitting method. An offer on Altimax One or Altimax One S is useful only when that version is approved for the car. Live catalogue details at checkout should take priority over a general comparison of the brand. If uncertainty remains between Altimax One and Altimax One S, the vehicle documents and current technical details in the live catalogue should take priority.