Generic Altimax RT43 (2023)

given83%while driving a (225/45 R17) onfor 0miles

Great tire on wet roads

Helpful3- Tires checked on October 27, 2019

given82%while driving aMazda(205/60 R16) ona combination of roadsfor 50Averagemiles

In North America, this is a budget tire. I installed RT43 first on my '05 Focus, then on my wife's '08 Sportage and now on my Mazda. I have driven summer and winter on highways and gravel country roads in the Ottawa area where these tires provide good all round performance all year round. I only use them one winter (I drive about 35-40k miles a year) and then the next two summers. In the other winters I drive a Nordic winter tire (currently Nokian R3). In -30F in northern Ontario, the tread provided poor traction, but these are rare temperatures in milder Ottawa. Traction on ice is adequate, but nothing like a good Nordic tire; the same applies to turning on snow-covered roads. The summer traction could be a little better in the wet, but it is sufficient and safe. The tire is relatively quiet and lasts 60-70k miles on the trail and where I ride. They offer excellent value for money in Canada.

Helpful3- Tires checked on March 9, 2020

given61%while driving aVolvo XC70 T6(235/50 R18) isa combination of roadsfor 25,000Averagemiles

Many of these tires have been recalled. Apparently, General had over-cured them, causing problems with the belts that resulted in tire blowouts. (static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RMISC-21T001-5089.pdf) Our particular size/date code/batch was not covered by the recall but I do experience a side to side oscillation once per rotation, mostly at low speeds throughout to feel the steering wheel. I experienced this with a few Pirelli P6 with broken belts years ago. I took my car to my wrench, they put it on the lift, spun the tires (after convincing the anti-collision system that they weren't actually going to hit the wall), and all the tires have a pronounced jog in the tread. I am trying to figure out who/how to arrange a warranty inspection to see if there is a major problem. The tires don't wear out very quickly at all, they seem to have almost full tread even if it's not winter Part of 40,000 km on a very heavy car (about 1600 kg). They would be good tires if they were straight and round. (no, I didn't hit anything)

Helpful3- Tires checked on August 5, 2021

Have you driven with the General Altimax RT43 tyre?

I put these on my wife's Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion and they handle decent, drive well and really well in the rain. Here in CT we get our fair share of snow and they are way better than the Bridgestones that came with them. We've got about 20,000 miles on them now, turning them all 7,000 and the wear seems spot on so I've been very happy with them and so is the woman.

Helpful1- Tires checked on December 5, 2022

given77%while driving aSubaru Outback(225/60 R17) onmostly highwaysfor 30,000Averagemiles

I had these on a 2011 Outback. They were exceptions on dry and wet roads. Impossible to lose control on highways with heavy PNW rain. They were decent on snow for an all season tour. I had them once in a crazy snow storm and got through 2-3 feet of snow. They were essentially useless on ice.

Helpful1- Tires checked on October 3, 2022

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given44%while driving aMazda5(205/50 R17) onmostly cityfor 25,000Averagemiles

This tire was a big disappointment for us. Fitted on our well maintained Mazda5 and we were hoping for year round use which never worked out well for us. The tire slipped slightly when wet or cold under acceleration and braking. Snow use was out of the question (my son lost control 2 blocks from home and got a T-bone in the passenger door). This tire gave us the least confidence in inclement weather (rain, snow and ice) than anything but a dedicated summer tire.

Helpful1- Tires checked on September 12, 2022

given77%while driving aPontiac-Vibe(/55 R16) anmostly country roadsfor 30spiritedmiles

This is my second set of these tires, although my first tires were rated T and the second were V. I have a 300 mile trip that I do every two weeks that goes from backcountry canyons to the highway. I also do food deliveries with a lot of stop and go driving and have even used it on some dirt/sandy roads so I was able to judge this tire in a variety of situations. I have found this tire to be a good all-rounder for someone who wants to be able to perform in both the occasional snow and summer. These tires handle spirited driving well and feel reasonably good in canyons, although on a 16-inch rim they are quite soft on hard corners. The absolute grip is not as good as with a sporty all-season tire, but powerful enough. The noise is pretty low and they have a great I ride quite a bit in the mountains and in the city, so my experienced tread is probably less than most riders. Some downsides I've found are the lack of wet traction and aquaplaning will get worse with tire wear. I'm quite ready to retire these tires until they get closer to April 32nd. Due to price increases (presumably due to popularity) I'm looking at Continental PureContacts for my next tire which I'm hoping will handle a little better and last longer than these tires. But overall, I was very happy with the rt34s and would consider them again for an off-season/occasional winter tire.

Helpful3- Tires checked on December 8, 2021

given47%while driving aHyundai Tucson(225/60 R17) onmostly highwaysfor 30,000carefreemiles

Loudest tires I've ever had and the bounce is really annoying. Two of the tires have developed a "wump-wump" noise over the 3 years of ownership. I would not buy this model or brand again.

Helpful3- Tires checked on August 16, 2021