Used in snow only once so far but they REALLY stick and stopping is really great as well
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- Dry4.5 out of 5
- Wet4.8 out of 5
- Winter5.0 out of 5
- Comfort4.8 out of 5
- Noise4.6 out of 5
- Treadwear4.7 out of 5
I have had these tires installed, and already driven them in heavy rain, snow and ice. Thanks to living in upstate New York. They have...
So far seems to be a very good tire
This is our third set of winter tires - great tire - great value!
I received fast delivery of my tires from Simple Tire, and would not hesitate to purchase more tires from them, when needed. They are a f...
This is by far the best winter tire I've purchased.
I've had many sets of the previous generation Altimax Arctics, and was a little worried that these would not live up to the aggressivenes...
I only use general altimax arctics on all my vehicles. great snow traction and decent tread life.
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The General AltiMAX Arctic 12 is a winter tire for passenger cars and offers drivers excellent grip, reliable braking on wet, snow, or ice-covered roads, superb steering response, and a longer tread life.
Features & Benefits
- Winter tread; should not be used when temperatures are consistently above 45 degrees Fahrenheit
- Black sidewall
- Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified for severe snow performance
- Can be pinned 11 mm (TSMI #12) studs for extra traction and grip in severe winter weather conditions
- Specialized tread pattern ensures optimal performance during winter driving conditions
The General AltiMAX Arctic 12 is a winter tire designed to provide superior performance in harsh winter conditions. It features exceptional grip in low temperatures, ensuring reliable braking on wet, snow, or ice-covered roads. The AltiMAX Arctic 12 is built for longevity with long-lasting treadwear. It carries a Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certification, indicating its high performance in severe snow conditions. In addition, the tire is studdable for enhanced traction on ice.
Winter tires are built with a flexible rubber compound that allows for consistent grip on roads when the temperature is below 40 degrees. Able to conquer ice, snow, and slush, winter tires are either come in a standard design or they can be pinned with studs to improve grip.
Passenger tires are some of the most common tires you'll find on the roads today, and frequently used on coupes, sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, and other passenger vehicles. Passenger tires are available in a wide variety of types, such as all-season, winter, and ultra-high-performance.
This product is not covered by a manufacturer’s treadlife warranty.
The maximum carrying capacity for a tire determined by the manufacturer.
Maximum speed capability to safely carry a load for an extended period of time.
The maximum load carrying strength at the specified inflation pressure, also known as ply rating.
The side of the tire between the tread and rim, with cosmetic branding as well as information about the tire including manufacturer, model, size, etc.
Measured in 32nds of an inch, this metric shows how much tread life is left on a tire, with the tire's traction & stopping capabilities greatly diminished at 4/32nds and less. Tire manufacturers include "tire wear bars" at 2/32nds to indicate when your tire is worn out.
The highest inflation pressure (measured in pounds of force per square inch, PSI) the tire is designed to contain, and should only be used when called for by the vehicle placard.
An identifier of a particular tire line and size combination assigned by the tire manufacturer.
Tread design (or tread pattern) can affect handling, traction & noise for different driving styles & road conditions.
Shipping weight (lbs)
The measurement of width from a tires inner sidewall to the outer sidewall.
The range of widths the rim of the vehicle can be for this tire to be safely mounted on.
The diameter of a tire that is inflated without any load applied.
A three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol branded on a tire's sidewall indicates the tire meets required performance criteria in snow testing to be considered severe snow service-rated.
Molded specifically for optional use with studs. Studs not included. Stud sizes in TSMI (Tire Stud Manufacturer Index). Studs Restricted in certain states.
- 175/65R15 88T
$106.99
Label Value Width 175 Ratio 65R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 185/60R15 88T
$123.99
Label Value Width 185 Ratio 60R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 185/65R15 92T
$110.99
Label Value Width 185 Ratio 65R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 195/60R15 92T
$112.99
Label Value Width 195 Ratio 60R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 195/65R15 95T
$118.99
Label Value Width 195 Ratio 65R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall
- 205/50R17 93T
$151.99
Label Value Width 205 Ratio 50R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 215/45R17 91T
$173.99
Label Value Width 215 Ratio 45R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 215/50R17 95T
$159.99
Label Value Width 215 Ratio 50R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 215/55R17 98T
$152.99
Label Value Width 215 Ratio 55R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 215/60R17 100T
$153.99
Label Value Width 215 Ratio 60R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 215/65R17 103T
$156.99
Label Value Width 215 Ratio 65R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 225/45R17 94T
$179.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 45R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 225/50R17 98T
$179.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 50R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 225/55R17 101T
$164.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 55R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 225/60R17 103T
$179.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 60R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 225/65R17 106T
$156.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 65R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 235/45R17 97T
$184.99
Label Value Width 235 Ratio 45R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 235/55R17 103T
$178.99
Label Value Width 235 Ratio 55R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 235/60R17 106T
$172.99
Label Value Width 235 Ratio 60R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 235/65R17 108T
$180.99
Label Value Width 235 Ratio 65R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall
- 205/55R16 94T
$139.99
Label Value Width 205 Ratio 55R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 205/60R16 96T
$119.99
Label Value Width 205 Ratio 60R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 205/65R16 99T
$130.99
Label Value Width 205 Ratio 65R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 215/55R16 97T
$143.99
Label Value Width 215 Ratio 55R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 215/60R16 99T
$130.99
Label Value Width 215 Ratio 60R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 215/65R16 102T
$138.99
Label Value Width 215 Ratio 65R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 215/70R16 104T
$150.99
Label Value Width 215 Ratio 70R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 225/55R16 99T
$153.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 55R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 225/60R16 102T
$140.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 60R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 225/65R16 104T
$134.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 65R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 225/70R16 107T
$154.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 70R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 235/60R16 104T
$170.99
Label Value Width 235 Ratio 60R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall
- 225/45R18 95T
$181.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 45R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 225/50R18 99T
$187.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 50R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 225/55R18 102T
$203.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 55R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 225/60R18 104T
$179.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 60R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 235/45R18 98T
$195.99
Label Value Width 235 Ratio 45R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 235/55R18 104T
$181.99
Label Value Width 235 Ratio 55R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall - 235/60R18 107T
$203.99
Label Value Width 235 Ratio 60R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall
- 225/55R19 103T
$230.99
Label Value Width 225 Ratio 55R Inflation Pressure 51 Tread Depth 12.00 Width Range NA Sidewall Blackwall Tread Width NA Sidewall Blackwall
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AltiMAX Arctic 12 ∙ 40 sizes available