Shopping General in Seattle? Seattle Tire Shop stocks and orders across the General range for drivers in Seattle, WA. 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 Seattle
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 sits below Continental as a value tier built on shared engineering — a sensible budget pick, not a stripped-down cheap one. Its lineup runs from touring sedans and all-weather or winter driving to ultra-high-performance cars and light-truck all-terrain or mud-terrain use, so the right line depends on the vehicle and how it's driven.
General sits a step below Continental, using a lot of the same engineering at a lower price point — the brand's whole argument is sensible, not cut-rate. That shows up in how wide the lineup runs: a touring tire for a commuter sedan, an all-weather tire rated for severe snow, a performance tire for a car that likes corners, and highway, all-terrain and mud-terrain options for trucks and SUVs.
Seattle's wet-weather routine is a good reason to weigh the line, not just the badge: an all-weather tire built and rated for snow and slop behaves differently in standing water than a touring tire built for dry-climate comfort, so pick based on the conditions you actually drive in.
Who is General the right tire for — and who should look elsewhere?
General's position in the market is value under Continental: a lot of the same engineering group, pushed down to a lower price tier. That makes it a sensible choice for drivers who want tread that holds up and a known name, without paying for a flagship badge.
Drivers chasing the longest possible tread-life guarantee or the quietest, most cushioned ride a tire can offer are shopping a different tier; that's not where General competes. Where it earns its keep is matching a reasonable price to real mileage, across cars, minivans, and trucks alike.
Which General line matches your car and how you drive?
Seven lines cover very different jobs, and the gap between them is bigger than the family name suggests.
If you're between two of these, the deciding question is how much of your driving happens off pavement, not how the tread looks.
- AltiMAX RT45 — a touring all-season for a sedan or minivan doing commuting and errands.
- AltiMAX 365AW — all-weather with a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating, for a car that sees real winter weather without switching to dedicated winters.
- AltiMAX Arctic 12 — a dedicated winter tire, for drivers who want winter-specific rubber rather than an all-weather compromise.
- G-MAX AS-07 — an ultra-high-performance all-season, for a car with sportier intentions that still needs to handle a wet commute.
- Grabber HTS60 — a highway all-season for a pickup or SUV that mostly sees pavement.
- Grabber A/TX — all-terrain for a pickup or SUV that leaves pavement sometimes.
- Grabber X3 — mud-terrain for genuine off-road use.
What should you check before buying any tire, and how do General's warranties work?
Check two things before anything goes on the car: the size, load index and speed rating printed on the door placard in the driver's door jamb — not what's currently mounted — and the four-digit DOT date code on the sidewall, which tells you the week and year the tire was built.
Treadwear warranties on General's lines are prorated against the tread remaining when a claim is filed, and they don't cover wear from bad alignment, driving underinflated, or damage from curbs and impacts. Terms differ by line, so ask which warranty applies to the specific line being quoted before you buy.
What's the difference between the AltiMAX 365AW and the AltiMAX Arctic 12?
The 365AW is an all-weather tire with a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating, built to stay on the car year-round including winter weather. The Arctic 12 is a dedicated winter tire, meant to be swapped on for the season and off again in spring. If you'd rather not change tires twice a year, the 365AW is the all-weather option; if you want winter-specific rubber, it's the Arctic 12.
What's the difference between the Grabber A/TX and the Grabber X3?
The A/TX is an all-terrain tire for a pickup or SUV that leaves pavement occasionally. The X3 is a mud-terrain tire built for genuine off-road use, with a more aggressive tread that trades some on-road manners for grip in dirt and mud.
Is General a good budget option or just a cheap one?
General sits below Continental as a value tier, built on a lot of the same engineering rather than being an entirely separate budget line. That's the distinction worth knowing: it's priced for value, not stripped down to be cheap.