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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(1,131)Tire Category: Grand Touring All-Season
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General AltiMAX RT45
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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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Drivers consistently rate the General AltiMAX RT45 as a strong performer in its Grand Touring All-Season category, with high marks across key areas. Comfort stands out with smooth ride quality and noise levels scoring 8-10, while treadwear receives positive feedback (7-10) for holding up well over time. Winter traction shows solid capability in light snow (7-8), though ice scores dip to 5-6, reflecting expected seasonal limits. Wet traction excels with 8-10 ratings for grip and hydroplaning resistance, while dry handling impresses with consistent 9-10 scores for responsive steering and stability. A few reports note quicker wear in harsh conditions, but most praise its balanced all-season performance.
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Customers consistently rate wet traction highly, with most scores 9-10, praising reliable grip and hydroplaning resistance in wet conditions.
...great wet traction and comfortable all around driving
so far so good great wet traction and comfortable all around driving
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967576
...Handles wet and dry environments Great. No hydoplanning experienced. Grabs on cornering superbly.
Great tire, very quiet with a better than average steering response. Handles wet and dry environments Great. No hydoplanning experienced. Grabs on cornering superbly. Stable and long wearing. Would recommend this tire as a top three all around performer and the price is amazing.
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953666
...better traction on wet surface
I have the RT 43 also the RT 45 smother ride much better traction on wet surface
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951053
The General AltiMAX RT45 delivers strong winter traction, with most customers scoring snow and deep snow performance 8-10. Ice grip earns mostly 7-8 ratings, showing reliable all-season capability, though a few scores note occasional challenges on ice.
...Had a chance to try these in light snow today. Wow! I was afraid I wouldn't have sufficient tread, but it was like driving a track vehicle...
Wanted to try these. Much less expensive than the more popular brands. They have been great… more quiet, good ride, better than the Conti's I replaced. Had a chance to try these in light snow today. Wow! I was afraid I wouldn’t have sufficient tread, but it was like driving a track vehicle. Very pleased. I’ll buy them again when needed. Perfect for my car and I’m a bit of a tire nut.
Suggested a friend buy them for the same model Tesla. He is also sold on them…
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1009996
...The snow day I didn't spin the tires even when vehicles in front of me at the light were spinning theirs...
I recently replaced a set of General Altimax RT43s with the new RT45s. I rolled on the RT43s for 4.5 years and the tread pattern still looked great after 50k+ miles, even after the tire replacement monitor began to show on the central rib. During that time, I kept track of the air pressure, rotated them regularly and they wore evenly. I couldn't have been more satisfied with my purchase. My experience with the RT43 led me to a very easy decision in my next purchase, the RT45. So far I've driven in dry, wet and snow one day. The snow day I didn't spin the tires even when vehicles in front of me at the light were spinning theirs. Otherwise in dry or wet conditions the RT45 is performing as good or better than my old RT43s.
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936727
Customers overwhelmingly rate dry traction as excellent, with most scores 9s and 10s. High marks highlight responsive handling and confident grip in dry conditions, ideal for grand touring.
We rated them highest for wet traction and highest for dry traction and for a quiet and comfortable ride... There is nothing bad to say about the RT45's, they are a grippy, comfortable tire, and are very quiet.
We had the RT43's previously on our 2003 Highlander and would have purchased those again, but TR did not list the size needed for our new-to-us 2008 Highlander Limited. The RT45's are a natural choice. We rated them highest for wet traction and for dry traction and for a quiet and comfortable ride. We expect to get 50k-55k miles out of these before replacement. There is nothing bad to say about the RT45's, they are a grippy, comfortable tire, and are very quiet.
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956470
...Love that they really grip the road.
I'm very pleased with my purchase. I find that the tire performs really well in a variety of driving conditions. Love that they are quiet and really grip the road.
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Customers praise the General AltiMAX RT45's comfort, with most scoring ride quality and noise levels 9s and 10s. High marks highlight smooth handling and quiet performance, excelling in its Grand Touring All-Season category for refined driving experiences.
...Steering precision, stability, comfort and road noise superior...
This is my second set of Altimax tires on my car. The first ones (Altimax R43s which lasted over 50,000 miles) were excellent, but these new model (Altimax R45) are even better. Steering precision, stability, comfort and road noise superior. I have not driven them in the rain yet, but the old 43s were excellent, so I dont expect the 45s to be different. I highly recommend these tires and the price is reasonable.
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990872
Very smooth ride and comfort recommend.
Very smooth ride and comfort recommend.
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943871
...A very good performing tire that gives a comfortable ride!
great quality tire at a good price! A very good performing tire that gives a comfortable ride!
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1015951
Customers overwhelmingly rate the AltiMAX RT45's treadwear 9-10, praising excellent longevity and consistent all-season performance. High scores highlight reliable wear, reinforcing its reputation for long-lasting tread life.
This is the second set of these tires that I have purchased. The 1st set was excellent in tire wear and comfort...
This is the second set of these tires that I have purchased. The 1st set was excellent in tire wear and comfort. They are a little noisy but so is my vehicle. Would absolutely recommend for highway driving. I drive about 30k a year.
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1021319
...The first set lasted 75000 miles...
This is my second set of General tires for my Toyota Venza AWD V6, and I couldn't be more satisfied. The first set lasted an impressive 75000 miles. General Tires has solidified my loyalty for life!
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1016794
...This is about the 8th set of these I have used & never has there been a quality issue...
The research & ordering process were easy. Delivery was prompt. Mounting & balancing were easy. These tires are always a bargain. This is about the 8th set of these I have used & never has there been a quality issue. Will buy again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND both General tire brand & Tire Rack.
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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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