AltiMAX RT45 is a versatile Grand Touring All-Season tire for sedans, coupes, and CUVs, developed for drivers seeking a balance of all-season handling, comfort, and longevity. The AltiMAX RT45 offers confident dry and wet performance as well as satisfying light snow traction.
The General AltiMAX RT45 tire's all-season compound is molded into a symmetric tread pattern featuring robust interlocking tread blocks for reliable handling and satisfying dry grip. Four circumferential grooves evacuate water to promote wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance. Lateral voids, shoulder slots, and sipes across the footprint create additional biting edges for improved traction in slippery conditions. The AltiMAX RT45 also comes equipped with technology to visually alert drivers of wear issues. Visual Alignment Indicators (VAI) on the shoulder blocks wear off evenly to indicate proper alignment. Uneven wear warns the driver of alignment issues. A Replacement Tire Monitor (RTM), imprinted into the AltiMAX RT45 center rib wears to read, "REPLACE TIRE" when change is needed.
The General AltiMAX RT45 internal construction consists of two steel belts atop a polyester casing. A polyamide reinforcement ply further stabilizes the tread to provide high-speed handling and durability.
El AltiMAX RT 45 de General es un neumático versátil de la categoría: Gran Turismo Para Toda Estación para vehículos cupé, sedán y utiliautos (CUV, por sus siglas en inglés), en los cuales sus conductores, buscan un balance entre conducción durante todas las estaciones del año, confort y longevidad. El AltiMAX RT 45 proporciona un rendimiento confiable en condiciones secas y mojadas, al igual, que tracción en superficies con poca nieve.
El AltiMAX RT 45 posee un compuesto de caucho para toda estación moldeado en una huella con patrón simétrico, esta cuenta con bloques fuertes entrecruzados, para proporcionar una maniobrabilidad confiable y tracción satisfactoria en condiciones secas. Cuatro canales circunferenciales evacuan agua para proporcionar tracción en condiciones mojadas y mayor resistencia al deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning). Espacios laterales, ranuras en los hombros y pequeñas ranuras en la huella crean bordes adherentes adicionales, para mejorar la tracción en condiciones resbalosas. El AltiMAX RT 45 también cuenta con una tecnología que permite alertar visualmente al conductor sobre asuntos relacionados con el desgaste. Indicadores visuales de alineamiento (VAI, por sus siglas en inglés) en los bloques de los hombros, se desgastan parejamente para indicar una alineación correcta. Un desgaste irregular informa de que existen problemas de alineación. Un monitor para remplazar el neumático desgastado (RTM, por sus siglas en inglés) se encuentra impreso en el segmento central, el desgaste llega hasta que se puede leer remplazar neumáticos ("REPLACE TIRE"), de esta forma el conductor sabe que es tiempo para sustituir los neumáticos.
La construcción interna del AltiMAX RT 45 cuenta con dos correas de acero por encima de una estructura de poliéster. Una capa de refuerzo de poliamida estabiliza la huella, aún más, para proporcionar mayor durabilidad y maniobrabilidad a velocidades rápidas.
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Ten touring all-season tires built to handle everyday commuters’ needs take their turn on a car built to do the same, a 2025 Toyota Camry. Our testing team assesses strengths and tradeoffs and ranks them top-to-bottom to help you determine which is right for you. This updated version includes our 2024 winter testing!
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(1,119)Tire Category: Grand Touring All-Season
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| Recommended |
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General AltiMAX RT45
Excellent
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| 94% |
| 7.8M |
| 8.8 - Excellent |
| 8.9 - Excellent |
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| 9.2 - Excellent |
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| 7.6 - Good |
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| 8.8 - Excellent |
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| 8.8 - Excellent |
Customers think the BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS delivers excellent dry traction (9-10 scores) with sharp steering response and confident cornering, making it a standout for spirited driving. Wet traction earns strong praise (8-10) for reliable grip and hydroplaning resistance. Winter performance shows solid snow capability (7-9), though ice traction (3-6 scores) and deep snow handling draw cautious feedback. Ride comfort is generally smooth (7-9), but some note moderate road noise. Treadwear scores (7-10) reflect good durability for an ultra-high-performance tire, with a few users expecting longer lifespan. Ideal for drivers prioritizing dry/wet performance with acceptable light winter capability.
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Customers praise wet traction and hydroplaning resistance, with most scoring 9-10. Scores of 7-8 reflect dependable wet grip, aligning with all-season capabilities.
...Stability and response is noticeably better on both freeway and back roads, wet/snow traction improvement is night and day...
Finally swapped out OEM potenzas for these and like everyone else, wish I had done it earlier. Stability and response is noticeably better on both freeway and back roads, wet/snow traction improvement is night and day. Ride is slightly firmer in normal/sport damper settings, in comfort setting the ride isn't noticeably different vs oem. Also, Potenzas after 10k miles were much louder than these (again.. not sure why I kept them past 20k), this was my biggest concern given the aggressive tread pattern but has turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Overall I'm very happy I went with the BFGs over the Michelin's and Conti's I was cross shopping.
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872123
...Compared to any other tire, they: last longer, handle better (wet and dry), stop quicker and believe it or not, improve the performance of the car...
I have had these tires on everything from my current '17 VW GLI, to my '16 VW GTI and my 2012 Audi S4, and let me tell you, nothing compares. I have tried other brands that are "supposedly" better, but in my opinion (I drive 3 hours a day for work, in all weather conditions) these are the king. Compared to any other tire, they: last longer, handle better (wet and dry), stop quicker and believe it or not, improve the performance of the car. I will always buy these tires!
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871923
Customers praise winter traction with most scoring 8-10 in snow/deep snow. Ice traction shows more variability, with some ratings 6-7 but still solid for all-season use.
...Fantastic tires overall, handle great, wet, dry, snow...
These are not the most recent tread compound. Had since March 2018. Fantastic tires overall, wear great, handle great,wet, dry, snow. almost gone after 62,000 mi. Would and will buy again.
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862011
...Had that big snow storm last winter where it dumped about 2 feet of snow. Going up I-87 North with ice and snow on roadway, These tires took it like a champ. Never spun out or lost traction...
One year with these tires and no complaints. Had that big snow storm last winter where it dumped about 2 feet of snow. Going up I-87 North with ice and snow on roadway, These tires took it like a champ. Never spun out or lost traction. Definitely recommended.
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882061
...Can't wait to try them in the snow, not that I want to drive my Charger R/T in the snow. But if I needed to I would feel confident doing it with these tires...
The grip is outstanding and perform amazingly well in wet or dry. Can't wait to try them in the snow, not that I want to drive my Charger R/T in the snow. But if I needed to I would feel confident doing it with these tires. I'm in a Charger owners club and people keep pushing for others to get 275 tires on the back for traction. I went with the stock 245 tires and have no problem with traction with these tires. Get them, you won't be disappointed!
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871999
Customers praise the dry traction with most scoring 9s and 10s, highlighting responsive handling and reliable grip. Some note scores between 7-8 but overall performance excels as intended.
...With the BFG's, according to the built in accelerometer, I have peaked .88g's in a left turn, .83 to the right, 1.05 front and 1.44 rear - with the tires warm... If the BFG's are cold, they break loose fairly easily from a stop, but they have stuck pretty hard a few times when I have tried to make some smoke...
Since there aren't any Dodges (2018 Charger Daytona) reviewed for the BFG 245/45-20 g-Force Comp 2 A/S , I thought I would weigh in. I drive 75% mostly dry mountain roads (Angeles Forest & Crest) and the RS-A2 Eagles that came on it were sketchy. With the BFG's, according to the built in accelerometer, I have peaked .88g's in a left turn, .83 to the right, 1.05 front and 1.44 rear - with the tires warm. I don't remember the g-peaks on the Eagles. I have had a couple issues with understeer but it was manageable. I expect some understeer since this is a fairly big and heavy car (4 doors and 4200lbs+). If the BFG's are cold, they break loose fairly easily from a stop, but they have stuck pretty hard a few times when I have tried to make some smoke. If it is cold and the car has been sitting for a few days, I can feel the flat spots until the tires warm up. They are a little noisy on the LA area freeways that have been ground down, but the noise is mostly acceptable as the exhaust is throaty and the car has a pretty good sound system. The Charger is a heavy car and I don't expect to get a lot of miles out of a set of tires, especially with the mountain road driving but the BFG's outlasted the Eagles by 6,000 miles. I originally bought this set of BFG's because of the cost during Covid cut backs. I have always replaced worn out tires that my other cars had with Michelin, but I am going to buy another set of the BFG's in the next month or so due to cost and...I like the BFG's.
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871885
I am especially pleased with the grip provided when cornering.
I am pleased with the overall performance of these tires. They are quiet on the highway and perform well in the rain and in light snow. I am especially pleased with the grip provided when cornering.
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911543
...better than expected dry handling...
Over all great tire. Great wet handling (minimal hydroplane feeling even at 70 MPH it never felt out of control you could just tell you hit a deep puddle) and better than expected dry handling. They do pretty good for what they are in the snow (around 6 inches is the deepest we had). Ice, well, no tire does good on ice in my opinion without chains. They are a little noisier than other tires we've had, but not to the point of annoying or deterring me from buying another set. All said and done, this will probably be the only tire that will be on this car. When these wear out, I will get another set.
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911132
Customers praise the COMP-2 A/S PLUS's smooth ride and low noise, with most scoring 7-10 in comfort. Some note road noise at higher speeds, but overall ratings reflect strong all-season comfort performance.
Very sticky tire, clings to the road well and takes corners nicely, a bit of road noise but during a 300 mile trip they were very comfortable
Very sticky tire, clings to the road well and takes corners nicely, a bit of road noise but during a 300 mile trip they were very comfortable
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851611
...Very comfortable ride good in snow and rain...
These were a great choice. Very comfortable ride good in snow and rain. Moved to Maine last winter and they were very good in all conditions
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909635
...Their comfort level is good...
I used these tires in Ottawa winter. They were terrific for a couple years. I never got stuck with my AWD X1. Now that I am on my third winter, they are slipping. It only has been 25k miles and I am looking to replace them now.
Their comfort level is good. I have been pleased with these tires but would be nice to get additional miles.
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895048
Customers praise treadwear with most scoring 9s and 10s, noting long-lasting performance. Some concerns exist with scores between 0-6 citing uneven wear or lower mileage.
...The tires still look brand new so they are wearing very well...
I have these on the front of the Corvette and I needed what is now an odd size for the OEM wheels. These were highly rated for all season use and I've borne that out, driving in all conditions throughout the year with no issues at all. The tires still look brand new so they are wearing very well. Noise is not really an issue since my car is not exactly stock but these are louder than some others I've had. Overall, I'm very happy with these.
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904294
I love these tires! ... how long they have lasted (and they still have plenty of tread left for at least another winter, maybe more)...
I love these tires! I bought them because they look great and was surprised how well it did in the snow, how well they did in the rain, how well they grip when cornering, and how long they have lasted (and they still have plenty of tread left for at least another winter, maybe more). I probably wouldn't have bought an ultra high performance tire for the fact I live in the Chicagoland area where snow is inevitable, however, the reviews were so good that I took the chance. I'm glad I did. I even recommended for my dad's Cadillac and a friend's car. Both are glad they took my advice. I will definitely buy another set of these if they are still available when I need them.
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912949
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Ten touring all-season tires built to handle everyday commuters’ needs take their turn on a car built to do the same, a 2025 Toyota Camry. Our testing team assesses strengths and tradeoffs and ranks them top-to-bottom to help you determine which is right for you. This updated version includes our 2024 winter testing!
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The General AltiMAX RT45 is a versatile Grand Touring All-Season tire for sedans, coupes, and CUVs. Boasting a balance of all-season handling, comfort, and longevity, the AltiMAX RT45 is an all-rounder you can count on.
The General AltiMAX RT45 is tested against a newcomer to the Grand Touring All-Season category and two other previously untested competitors.
Our evaluation used 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited test vehicles fitted with new, full tread depth 225/45R17 tires mounted on 17x8.0 wheels.
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As one of the latest entries into the Grand Touring All-Season category, the General AltiMAX RT45 is evaluated against its competition.
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