Altimax Arctic Test

…the Firestone Winterforce and General AltiMAX Arctic. Firestone Winterforce General AltiMAX Arctic While a set of these Firestone auto tires and General winter tires can be studded ($15 per tire), most drivers are better off running them unstudded. Our testing found that driving without studs gives…

…tires perform in the snow? Our test team has traveled to Sweden the past few winters to find out. Below are brief recaps of five different all-season categories and how certain tires performed during our time near the Arctic Circle. Ultra High Performance All-Season Test In comparing the Bridgestone…

The General AltiMAX Arctic has been at the top of our Studdable Winter / Snow performance category consumer ratings and reviews for quite some time. With high rankings in deep and light snow traction, ride comfort and treadwear, it’s easy to see why. AltiMAX Arctic tires are pinned to accept…

…General AltiMAX Arctic. This Studdable Winter / Snow tire has a tread pattern that is aggressive enough that it actually works pretty well, even without studs. Check out how the General AlitMAX Arctic compares, both studded and not studded, in our test "Winter Testing at the Arctic Circle:…

…are less expensive and still provide better ice and snow traction than the best all-season tires. Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c General AltiMAX Arctic The General AltiMAX Arctic is a tire that has received praise from our customers for many years for its great combination of winter traction and wear for a…

…General AltiMAX Arctic is a great entry-level Studdable Winter / Snow tire that has very good snow and ice traction without studs. The chart below shows how closely the unstudded General AltiMAX Arctic compared to the studded version in our test, "Winter Testing at the Arctic Circle: Studdable…

…one-ton vehicles. Right out of the box, the AltiMAX Arctic provides fantastic snow and ice grip, but can also be studded for those who wish to optimize ice traction. Read further about the Altimax Arctic in our full test report, "Winter Testing at the Arctic Circle: Studdable Winter/Snow."

…adding studs makes, we studded a set to test side-by-side with its unstudded counterparts. Complete test results can be found by reading "Winter Testing at the Arctic Circle: Studdable Winter / Snow." Our test compared the studded General AltiMAX Arctic against the tire being unstudded and…

…and all-season tires, read "Testing on Ice: Winter / Snow vs. All-Season vs. Summer Tires." When looking for a value-priced winter / snow tire, consider the following three options: Continental ExtremeWinterContact Dunlop Graspic DS-3 General AltiMAX Arctic The Dunlop Graspic DS-3 is a…

…may discover there are different types available. Which leads to the obvious question: "Which one will work best for me?" General AltiMAX Arctic - Studdable Winter/Snow Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 - Studless Ice & Snow Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 - Performance Winter/Snow Studdable Winter…

…install the General AltiMAX Arctic tires on the Honda Fit: * Dual tread compound to help with cold weather flexibility and wet traction * Directional ribbed tread pattern for straight-line stability and water/slush evacuation * Top-ranked tire in "Winter Testing at the Arctic Circle: Studdable…