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GeneralAltimax Arctic 12
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The AltiMAX Arctic 12 is General's Studdable Winter/Snow tire designed for the drivers of coupes, sedans, crossovers and SUVs looking for confident performance and traditional wintertime traction on dry, wet and snow-covered roads.

General Altimax Arctic 12General AltiMAX Arctic 12 tires feature a winter-focused compound molded into a highly directional tread pattern. The arrow-shaped, rigid central rib provides solid on-center feel and steering response, and the optimized tread contour aids in pressure distribution across the footprint for improved wear compared to the previous-generation tire. High-void, angled grooves and wide lateral notches evacuate water and slush from the contact patch to resist hydroplaning, and the strategically angled tread blocks and serrated sipes provide additional biting edges for confident traction in slippery conditions.

Internal construction of the AltiMAX Arctic 12 consists of a high-turn up, polyester casing beneath two wide, steel belts. A spirally wound, polyamide cap ply aids handling and provides high-speed durability.

AltiMAX Arctic 12 tires meet the industry's severe snow service requirements and are branded with the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol.

Install AltiMAX Arctic 12 tires in sets of four only.

Molded to accept optional TSMI #12 silver-colored metallic winter studs.

Related Information: What is the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol (3PMSF)?

Tire Rack Test Results General Altimax Arctic 12

All-Weather vs. Winter Tires: The Definitive Test(12:05)

Brent and TJ set off with a couple of objectives in this, the first test of 2026. The first is to highlight the differences between two types of Grand Touring tires: all-season and all-weather. Second, to see how they stack up to dedicated winter tires. The internet is a great resource, but not all the information out there is accurate, and this test is designed to truly set the record straight.



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Ratings Charts & Reviews General Altimax Arctic 12

Tire Category: Studdable Winter / Snow

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
General Altimax Arctic 12
Excellent
100%
3.5M
9.0 - Excellent
8.8 - Excellent
8.8 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.8 Wet Traction
8.6 - Excellent
8.5 Corner Stability
8.8 Dry Traction
8.6 Steering Response
9.1 - Excellent
9.4 Light Snow Traction
9.1 Deep Snow Traction
8.7 Ice Traction
8.2 - Good
8.6 Ride Quality
7.8 Noise
8.7 - Excellent

Consumer Reviews

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All-Weather vs. Winter Tires: The Definitive Test(12:05)

Brent and TJ set off with a couple of objectives in this, the first test of 2026. The first is to highlight the differences between two types of Grand Touring tires: all-season and all-weather. Second, to see how they stack up to dedicated winter tires. The internet is a great resource, but not all the information out there is accurate, and this test is designed to truly set the record straight.



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Testing Studdable Winter / Snow Tires: General AltiMAX Arctic 12 Studded and Non-Studded(03:31)

The General AltiMAX Arctic 12 has been a customer favorite since it was released. We compared it to another big name in the category – and a studded set of AltiMAX Arctic 12 tires – to see if the performance justifies the reputation.

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