Shopping General in Detroit? Detroit Tire Shop stocks and orders across the General range for drivers in Detroit, MI. The badge on the sidewall matters less than which line inside it suits how you actually drive, and what that line costs once it is on the car — so tell us the vehicle and the miles you put on it, and we will tell you which General is worth your money and which one is not.
The General range, by what each line is for
These are General’s main current lines. Not every line comes in every size, so tell us the size off your sidewall and we will tell you which of these fit your car and what each one costs installed.
- AltiMAX RT45 — touring all-season for sedans and minivans
- AltiMAX 365AW — all-weather with a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating
- G-MAX AS-07 — ultra-high-performance all-season
- Grabber HTS60 — highway all-season for pickups and SUVs
- Grabber A/TX — all-terrain for pickups and SUVs
- Grabber X3 — mud-terrain for off-road use
- AltiMAX Arctic 12 — dedicated winter tire
What General costs installed in Detroit
A General price that is only the tire is not a price. Our quote is the out-the-door total: the tires, mounting, balancing, new valve stems or TPMS service kits, disposal of the old set, and tax. And before anything is mounted we read you the DOT code off the sidewall — the last four digits are the week and year that tire was built, because new is not a date.
General is an American value brand that sits under Continental, offering Continental engineering at a lower tier. It is a sensible budget pick rather than a cheap one. For Detroit it covers AltiMAX RT45 for sedans and minivans, AltiMAX 365AW all-weather, Grabber lines for pickups and SUVs, and AltiMAX Arctic 12 for winter.
General is the lower-priced sibling of Continental. It borrows engineering from the German premium brand and sells it at a value tier, which makes it a sensible budget pick rather than a cheap one.
Look elsewhere if you want a premium name on the sidewall, or if the vehicle's maker specified a particular brand and you want to match it. If you want a dependable tire without paying for the logo, start here.
Which General fits a minivan, a pickup or a winter-driven sedan?
The AltiMAX family covers the passenger side. AltiMAX RT45 is the touring all-season for sedans and minivans. AltiMAX 365AW is the all-weather that carries the severe-snow (3PMSF) rating, for drivers who do not want to swap tires seasonally. AltiMAX Arctic 12 is the dedicated winter tire.
G-MAX AS-07 is the ultra-high-performance all-season, for a sportier car that still has to cope with cooler months.
The Grabber family is for pickups and SUVs. Grabber HTS60 is the highway all-season, Grabber A/TX the all-terrain, and Grabber X3 the mud-terrain for off-road use. Most pickups that live on pavement belong on the highway tire.
What does Detroit weather mean for the choice?
Snowy winters make the 3PMSF rating on AltiMAX 365AW worth weighing against a standard all-season. If snow is routine where you drive, the dedicated AltiMAX Arctic 12 is the stronger answer, and it can be fitted as a second set.
Heavy rain is the other consideration. Whatever the line, compare how the tire is described for wet grip rather than assuming a budget tier is weaker.
What should be confirmed before the tires are mounted?
Find the tire placard on the driver's door frame and write down the size, load index and speed rating. Those figures decide fitment. What the car happens to wear today does not.
Next, ask to see the DOT code on each tire. The final four digits are the build week and year. An older date is not automatically a problem, but you should know it before you pay.
If a treadwear warranty is part of the sale, understand it as a pro-rated credit against remaining tread. Misalignment wear, underinflation, and curb or impact damage are the usual exclusions. Terms differ by line, so ask which apply to the General you are being quoted.
Is General the same as Continental?
No. General sits under Continental and uses Continental engineering at a lower tier, so it is a separate, value-priced brand.
Do I need AltiMAX Arctic 12 or will AltiMAX 365AW do?
AltiMAX 365AW is an all-weather with a severe-snow rating, suited to year-round use. AltiMAX Arctic 12 is a dedicated winter tire, which makes sense if you want maximum cold-weather grip and will swap back in spring.
Which General is for a pickup used mostly on the highway?
Grabber HTS60 is the highway all-season for pickups and SUVs. Grabber A/TX adds all-terrain ability if you also leave the pavement.