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General Tire was founded in 1915 and purchased by the German tire company, Continental in the late 1980s. Continental is a well-reputed tire manufacturer that makes most of its tires in Germany, but also has a production plant in the USA. General manufactures tires for cars, trucks, industrial vehicles, and 4x4 vehicles.

General Tires, the brand that balances performance and price

The General brand manufacturers mid-range tires that are more affordable than most tires on the market. The brand takes pride in balancing quality and affordability in the tires it produces.

Interestingly, the General Tires brand offers a 45-day road test period when most of its competitors only offer 30 days.

Models of General Tires offer adequate traction on both dry and wet roads. No matter which model of General Tires your purchase, it's guaranteed to be an affordable and solid choice.

Where to buy used General tires?

Used General tires can be hard to find in retail stores, but here at Utires.com, we have a great selection of different models and sizes for various vehicles.

Most popular used models of General Tires on Utires.com

General Altimax HP

The Altimax HP is an all-season tire designed for high-performance sports coupes and sedans. It offers low noise, a long tread life, together with ride comfort. Prices for the Altimax HP on Utires.com start at $47 for 7/32" and go up to $80 for 9/32.

General Altimax Arctic

The General Altimax Arctic is a winter touring tire that offers superb performance in winter weather conditions. Its Reactive Contour Technology (RCT) helps the tire react to different road conditions to achieve maximum contact with the surface of the road. Prices for this model range from $69 for a tread depth of 7/32" to $115 for a tread depth of 11.5/32".

Frequently Asked Questions

Are General Tires manufactured in the USA?

General Tires is owned by Continental, a company that manufactures most of its tires in Germany but also has a manufacturing plant in the USA producing tires for the American market.

Is the General Tires brand well regarded?

The General brand of tires has been around for over a hundred years. It's a mid-range tire that offers a good quality at a competitive price point.

Are General Tires affordable?

General tires are some of the most affordable on the market because the brand tries very hard to find a sweet spot between quality and affordability. While they don't compete with premium brands such as Goodyear and Pirelli for quality, they're a solid, performing budget tire.