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!
Customer ratings showcase the General AltiMAX RT45 as a well-rounded Grand Touring All-Season tire, with strong scores across key categories. Comfort stands out with smooth, quiet performance (8-10 ratings), complemented by reliable treadwear (7-10) that suggests durability for long-distance driving. Winter traction earns praise for light snow capability (7-10), though ice performance shows occasional lower scores (5-6), warranting cautious driving in severe conditions. Wet traction impresses with consistent 8-10 ratings for grip and hydroplaning resistance. Dry traction shines as a highlight, with near-perfect 9-10 scores for responsive handling and stability. Drivers appreciate its balanced all-season versatility, with many noting it delivers confident year-round performance for daily commuting and highway use.
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Most customers rate the AltiMAX RT45's wet traction 9s and 10s, highlighting excellent wet grip and hydroplaning resistance. High scores indicate confident handling in rainy conditions, aligning with its Grand Touring All-Season design.
December 13, 2023(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5
...great wet traction and comfortable all around driving
so far so good great wet traction and comfortable all around driving
Vehicle: 2012 Toyota RAV4 2wd 4cyl Base Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: OVERLAND PARK, KS Driving Style: Average
...I also drove through standing water at about 45-50 and these cut through the water with barely any resistance...
21 Tesla Model 3 AWD (Long Range)
So far, these tires have far exceeded my expectations. I have always purchased EV specific tires in the past and sometimes have had very mediocre to poor experiences with them. These tires so far have been a wonderful surprise at a much cheaper price.
Traction The traction has been good on all surfaces I've driven on, pavement, snow, ice. These tires allowed my car to seamless pull off of a sunk in snow/ice parking spot with less effort than the dedicated winter tires I had replaced with these. The road noise has also been noticeably quieter, I don't notice the hum I've experienced from past tires. Handling has been excellent, I have not noticed any instance of tire slippage. I also drove through some standing water at about 45-50 and these cut through the water with barely any resistance.
There is a bit of loose soil/mud off the side of my driveway. I got stuck with the winter tires I previously had, the car started sliding sideways and even with AWD and limited slip engaged, I could not get out. These tires didn't even notice it, no slippage at all.
Range I have seen a remarkable improvement in range over previous tires. I normally averaged 300 wh/mi in a vehicle rated for 220. I always thought there was something else going on with the car. I'm now at 222 wh/mi and I think I can get that lower. This is with driving mostly 55mph, some 45mph, mostly highway with some city.
I'm hoping the tread lasts as long as they claim, if they do, I will not hesitate to buy these tires again. I may even purchase a second set sooner if I see the tread is holding up, just to have on my second set of rims.
Would absolutely purchase again.
I have driven approximately 1,000 miles on these tires at this time, so I can not comment on treadwear.
Vehicle: 2021 Tesla Model 3 AWD 235/45-18 Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: HULBERT, MI Driving Style: Easy Going
...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.
Vehicle: 2013 Honda Odyssey Touring Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: TRIANGLE, VA Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate the AltiMAX RT45's snow and deep snow traction highly, with scores of 8-10. Ice traction shows strong performance (many 7-8s), though a few lower scores suggest variability in extreme icy conditions. Winter drivers report confident grip and reliable all-season capability.
February 06, 2025
4.6 out of 5
...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…
Vehicle: 2021 Tesla Model Y 255/45-19 Miles Driven on Tires: 18,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: LACONIA, NH Driving Style: Average
...The 3rd day I had these on the car, I had drove to Western Nebraska and got a surprise in snow with over a foot of snow. While I can definitely say these don't perform as well as actual snow tires (which I didn't expect them to), they were sufficient and predictable, leaving me with sense of confidence and I was still able to navigate with no unexpected surprises...
I do a lot of driving for my job so I will usually spend the extra money to get the best product because reliability is extremely important to me. However, I also do a lot of reviews before making big purchases like this. I saw these had a similar rating as the more expensive brands and excellent reviews so I decided to give them a chance. So far, I have not been disappointed at all. I've put about 2000 miles on them so far and they've performed as good or better than I expected. The 3rd day I had these on the car, I had drove to Western Nebraska and got a surprise snow storm with over a foot of snow. While I can definitely say these don't perform as well as actual snow tires (which I didn't expect them to), they were sufficient and predictable, leaving me with sense of confidence and I was still able to navigate with no unexpected surprises.
On one stretch of my travel, the speed limit was 80 mph so I decided to see how they felt at a higher speed. 100 mph was no problem. No vibrations and the grip still felt great. They have been quiet and seem to handle well. Fuel mileage hasn't changed much from the previous set that was on the car (whatever came from the factory).
I'll try to update this as time goes on but so far, I'm impressed. Great value for the money and I'd definitely recommend these.
Vehicle: 2018 Ford Taurus FWD Limited Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: TULSA, OK Driving Style: Spirited
These tires are great for an all-season tire! I've been using the RT43 since they were released! Excellent tire for the family cruiser! Excellent traction in snow or on the ice. Great on wet or dry roads! The OEM tires on this car were just "ok". The RT43s are a vast improvement and will keep using them in the future! I use Tireracks ratings and reviews and make my own choices. Ship the tires to an authorized installer for installation.
Vehicle: 2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV Miles Driven on Tires: 12,500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: NORTHFIELD, MN Driving Style: Average
Customers consistently rate dry traction highly, with most scoring 9s and 10s. The AltiMAX RT45 delivers responsive handling and confident grip in dry conditions, excelling as a Grand Touring All-Season tire.
November 27, 2023(Verified Purchase)
4.9 out of 5
...On dry pavement, there was an immediate improvement in cornering ability and grip. The car felt planted and much more confident in the curves and perform even better when you push them harder...
When searching for new tires, the factors I was most interested in were handling, especially in wet weather including moderate snow since the OEM Conti’s I felt were very poor even in the rain. Other considerations were the impact to EV range, comfort, and cost. After owning the tires now for about 2K miles, I have to say I am very pleased overall with the choice. One thing to note is after installation, it was a little bouncy, but after about 1K miles the tires settled down. The first thing I noticed right away was the improved handling. On dry pavement, there was an immediate improvement in cornering ability and grip. The car felt planted and much more confident in the curves and perform even better when you push them harder. Wet traction is also night and day better than the OEM tires, likely because of the deeper grooves and tread pattern. I have not used them in any sort of snow yet, so cannot comment. The next thing I noticed as how much smoother and more comfortable the ride was with these Generals. It did not transform my car into a 70’s Cadillac, but it was very noticeable. One note on tire noise which was a mixed bag when I reviewed prior comments. I would say the tire is about the same as the OEM, and maybe a little louder on some very rough roads. On EV range, the good news is that I have not seen any noticeable range degradation. If I were to estimate its maybe a 1-2% hit in worst case scenario, but the benefits as mentioned above far outweigh any range loss. I had a Model 3 previously and changed the OEM tires to the Vredestein Quatrac Pro’s. They were great tires all around, but the range hit was more like 10% which was one of the reasons I did not opt for that tire for the Model Y. Lastly on cost, these tires are the best bang for your buck out there for the Model Y. I was willing to take a chance based on many positive reviews but was also somewhat skeptical. After driving on them for close to 2K miles, I am very impressed and pleas
Vehicle: 2020 Tesla Model Y 255/45-19 Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SCARSDALE, NY Driving Style: Average
Still early. Haven't driven on wet yet but, dry driving is excellent - smooth and quiet.
Vehicle: 2004 BMW X3 3.0I Standard Model Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: BELMONT, NC Driving Style: Average
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.
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Highlander 4WD Limited Miles Driven on Tires: 3,500 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: GRAND RAPIDS, MI Driving Style: Average
Customers consistently rate the General AltiMAX RT45's comfort highly, with most scores in the 9-10 range. Riders praise its smooth, quiet performance, making it an excellent choice for all-season touring.
December 11, 2024(Verified Purchase)
4.2 out of 5
...They are very quiet and comfortable...
Bought locally but posting here. In the past I have had two sets of Pirelli AS Plus 3's to compare the Generals to. I was very pleased with the traction, quietness and low rolling resistance of that tire. It was definitely a luxury tire and is highly rated here on TireRack. This time around I wanted to save a few bucks so went with the Generals and I am very pleased. They are very quiet and comfortable. I also like the more 'open' tread block design for driving in this coming winter's snow. Rolling resistance (gas mileage) is low, similar to the Pirellis. In day to day driving the only difference from the Pirellis behind the wheel is that the steering isnt quite as precise but I am picky - most people wouldnt even notice. Recommended especially if you want to save a few bucks.
Vehicle: 2013 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium Plus Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: MEDFIELD, MA Driving Style: Average
...I could tell immediately that my car drives more smoother and less noise...
So far I am well satisfied with this set of tires. I could tell immediately that my car drives more smoother and less noise. Great buy and hassle free shipping and installation.
Vehicle: 2021 Nissan Altima FWD SR Miles Driven on Tires: 300 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: OLIVE BRANCH, MS Driving Style: Easy Going
Customers overwhelmingly praise the AltiMAX RT45's treadwear, with most ratings between 9-10. High scores highlight excellent longevity for a Grand Touring tire, with many noting consistent wear patterns even after extended use. A few scores in the 7-8 range still reflect strong durability in all-season conditions.
March 26, 2024(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5
...Stock tires lasted about 20k ( and were horrible in every catagory), a set of Kumos lasted 30k, but these have 55k on them now and they still have 30% tread life left... I should add that I drive this car like a race car half the time and still have gotten this many miles out of a set of tires. I could easily see a normal driver getting 100k miles out of these.
Best tire I've ever had one the Rav4 Prime! Stock tires lasted about 20k ( and were horrible in every catagory), a set of Kumos lasted 30k, but these have 55k on them now and they still have about 30% tread life left. This is an immensely heavy and powerful car that eats tires, but these deliver superior grip in every scenario. I should add that I drive this car like a race car half the time and still have gotten this many miles out of a set of tires. I could easily see a normal driver getting 100k miles out of these.
Vehicle: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE Miles Driven on Tires: 55,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: CAMBRIDGE, NY Driving Style: Spirited
...Erie Pennsylvania gets some snow and I live in the city so it's mostly plowed which means ice or not plowed. This tire got me through either way no problem...
Surprisingly quiet tire and very good traction in the snow.Erie Pennsylvania gets some snow and I live in the city so it’s mostly plowed which means ice or not plowed. This tire got me through either way no problem. As far as handling and aggressive driving I don’t know because I drive slow and steady.
Vehicle: 2013 Kia Soul Miles Driven on Tires: 9,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: ERIE, PA Driving Style: Easy Going
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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