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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Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 02/01/25(1 of 2)
Treadwear:6 Years / 75,000 Miles (H & T rated tires only)(1) 6 Years / 65,000 Miles (V rated tires only)(1) Half mileage for rear if different size than front
Manufacturer Special Warranty:45-Day or 1st 2/32" Customer Satisfaction Trial(2)
Additional Information:(1) Repair voids warranty (2) Whichever comes 1st,purchase 4 exchange for another set of General.
Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased between 01/01/18 and 01/31/25(2 of 2)
Treadwear:6 Years / 75,000 Miles (H & T rated tires only)(1) 6 Years / 65,000 Miles (V rated tires only)(1) Half mileage for rear if different size than front
Manufacturer Special Warranty:45-Day or 1st 2/32" Customer Satisfaction Trial(2)
Additional Information:(1) Repair voids warranty (2) Whichever comes 1st,purchase 4 exchange for another set of General.
Notes
See official manufacturer's warranty brochure for specific details.
New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Tire Rack Test Results General AltiMAX RT45
The Unsung Heroes of the Daily Driver – 2024 Test 4 With Winter Update(29:18)
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!
Ratings highlight excellence in the Firestone Destination LE3's highway all-season performance, with strong scores (9-10) in treadwear, comfort, and dry traction. Customers praise its long-lasting tread and smooth, quiet ride, noting consistent handling and responsive steering. Winter traction earns positive marks for snowy conditions, though ice performance shows occasional variability (scores 4-7). Wet grip and hydroplaning resistance are consistently rated 8-10, ensuring confidence in rain. Dry traction stands out as a top strength, with many users highlighting precise cornering and stability. While a few lower ice scores exist, the tire's balanced all-season capabilities and durability make it a reliable choice for everyday highway driving.
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669 reviews mention "Wet Traction"
643 positive
26 negative
Most customers rate wet traction highly with scores of 9s and 10s, highlighting confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. Some 7s and 8s still show reliable wet performance for all-season highway use.
March 07, 2026
4.7 out of 5
These tires perform well on wet and dry roads...
These tires are very impressive. They have more than 30,000 miles on them but look like they have only gone 13,000. A massive majority of the miles are on the highway. These tires perform well on wet and dry roads. The two winters have been mild so snow performance is very limited. I don’t feel like I have enough expereince on snow to make a full opinion. They were great in the 2-4 inches but I also wonder how much of that was Subaru’s all-wheel drive (which is also impressive). The car/tires have never been off-road. Gravel roads is also limited, but has done well. I recently considered these for my other, older Subaru with a V6. A trusted tire guy told me while shopping he has seen some problems with this make and model of Firestone and suggested I try something else. The Firestones I purchased were from another location. I have no reason to think less of the Firestones regardless. This make and model was not my only tire consideration for my other Subaru. This Firestone tire is excellent.
Vehicle: 2020 Subaru Outback Touring XT Miles Driven on Tires: 36,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: ORIENT, IA Driving Style: Average
Customers report excellent winter traction with most scoring 8-10, highlighting reliable grip in light snow and slush. While a few note lower ice scores (5-6), overall performance satisfies all-season expectations.
February 11, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5
...I was impressed with the performance of the tires in the recent snow. I pulled into some fairly deep snow, probably 8 to 10 inches, and was able to drive out without any troubles...
I'm on my second set of these tires. The fronts wore out prematurely due to an improper alignment done by a "professional" shop. Those two tires had to be replaced well before they should have been, but that's on the "professional" shop, not the tires. This most recent purchase of two tires were for the rear tires on my Suburban. I don't have the mileage to note how long the first two survived under normal city and highway driving, but they seem to have worn out too quickly for my taste, albeit an even wear on both. I'll be keeping a closer eye on mileage for both the new front and rear tires this time, and I have the mileage noted in my maintenance records for this purpose. I was impressed with the performance of the tires in the recent snow. I pulled into some fairly deep snow, probably 8 to 10 inches, and was able to drive out without any troubles. My Suburban is 2 wheel drive, not 4 wheel.
Vehicle: 1995 GMC Suburban 1500 2wd Miles Driven on Tires: 98,610 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SOUTH ROXANA, IL Driving Style: Easy Going
...I drove 100 miles on I 91 with 4-6 inches of new snow at 50+ mph with great traction and no skids!...
Great tires. Quiet. Comfortable. Excellent traction. I drove 100 miles on I 91 with 4-6 inches of new snow at 50+ mph with great traction and no skids! Great in rain. Highly recommend these tires.
Vehicle: 2020 Ford Explorer 4WD 255/65-18 Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: WEST CHESTER, PA Driving Style: Spirited
Drove from Minneapolis to Ironwood, MI in a fairly standard MN/WI/MI snowstorm. Tires performed beautifully. Cut through the snow like butter...
Drove from Minneapolis to Ironwood, MI in a fairly standard MN/WI/MI snowstorm. Tires performed beautifully. Cut through the snow like butter. 1000x better performance than the factory Kumho tires it came with.
Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD SEL Premium Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: CHAMPLIN, MN Driving Style: Average
Customers consistently rate dry traction highly, with most scoring 9s and 10s. The Destination LE3 delivers responsive handling and confident grip, excelling in its intended highway all-season use.
February 03, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.1 out of 5
...They are a quiet Tire and they have very good grip...
I put these on my 1975 Buick 225 Electra and they ride exceptionally well. They are a quiet Tire and they have very good grip. Looking forward to putting many miles on them.
Vehicle: 1978 Buick Electra Miles Driven on Tires: 800 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: EDWARDSBURG, MI Driving Style: Easy Going
Customers consistently praise the Destination LE3's comfort, with most scoring 9s and 10s for smooth ride quality and low noise levels, excelling in all-season highway driving conditions.
March 10, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
...Ride is better than with runflats (Touareg is comfortable to begin with) and I dont have any traction concerns...
Bought as a set with Rotiform STL 18 "Rims mounted with TPS sensors by tire rack. Package has been great! Tires were used mostly on northeast coast highway with a little city and light dirt paths up and down steep hills for camping totalling 8800 miles so far prior to switching to snow wheels and tires. Gained 5 miles per gallon from avg 19mpg up to 24mpg on my 2014 VR6 Touareg Exec. Tires have been quiet and show very little wear. Driving dynamics have not changed much from my 20" Runflats I had previously, which is impressive. Ride is better than with runflats (Touareg is comfortable to begin with) and I dont have any traction concerns. I would definitely get another set of these in 18".
Vehicle: 2014 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Miles Driven on Tires: 8,800 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: ELIOT, ME Driving Style: Spirited
Customers praise the Destination LE3's treadwear, with most scoring 9s and 10s for impressive longevity. Scores between 7-8 still reflect reliable mileage, aligning well with its highway all-season design. High ratings highlight durable performance that meets expectations for everyday driving.
March 10, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
...Tires have been quiet and show very little wear...
Bought as a set with Rotiform STL 18 "Rims mounted with TPS sensors by tire rack. Package has been great! Tires were used mostly on northeast coast highway with a little city and light dirt paths up and down steep hills for camping totalling 8800 miles so far prior to switching to snow wheels and tires. Gained 5 miles per gallon from avg 19mpg up to 24mpg on my 2014 VR6 Touareg Exec. Tires have been quiet and show very little wear. Driving dynamics have not changed much from my 20" Runflats I had previously, which is impressive. Ride is better than with runflats (Touareg is comfortable to begin with) and I dont have any traction concerns. I would definitely get another set of these in 18".
Vehicle: 2014 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Miles Driven on Tires: 8,800 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: ELIOT, ME Driving Style: Spirited
...They have more than 30,000 miles on them but look like they have only gone 13,000. A massive majority of the miles are on the highway...
These tires are very impressive. They have more than 30,000 miles on them but look like they have only gone 13,000. A massive majority of the miles are on the highway. These tires perform well on wet and dry roads. The two winters have been mild so snow performance is very limited. I don’t feel like I have enough expereince on snow to make a full opinion. They were great in the 2-4 inches but I also wonder how much of that was Subaru’s all-wheel drive (which is also impressive). The car/tires have never been off-road. Gravel roads is also limited, but has done well. I recently considered these for my other, older Subaru with a V6. A trusted tire guy told me while shopping he has seen some problems with this make and model of Firestone and suggested I try something else. The Firestones I purchased were from another location. I have no reason to think less of the Firestones regardless. This make and model was not my only tire consideration for my other Subaru. This Firestone tire is excellent.
Vehicle: 2020 Subaru Outback Touring XT Miles Driven on Tires: 36,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: ORIENT, IA Driving Style: Average
The Unsung Heroes of the Daily Driver – 2024 Test 4 With Winter Update(29:18)
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!
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.
Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires: General AltiMAX RT45(01:57)
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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