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…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:…
When we tested the General AltiMAX Arctic with studs and without studs during our Arctic Circle testing last winter we found some interesting results. But when you think about it, everything makes sense. The full results are available (Winter Testing at the Arctic Circle: Suddable Winter/Snow), but…
…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…
…to be very useful in harsh winter driving conditions. We recently tested the Firestone Winterforce, Pirelli Winter Carving Edge, and General Altimax Arctic. Read the results in the following article: "Winter Testing at the Arctic Circle: Studdable Winter / Snow." All the same, many of the…
…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…
So far I%27ve only put about 1,500 miles on the tires and there hasn%27t been an obsured amount of snow for me to test true deep snow driving. But, thus far this winter there has been a couple of decently heavy snowfalls this Minnesota winter %282016%29. In the past with my 2004 mustang I%27d fear…
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…
…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…
Last winter Tire Rack conducted a heads-up winter test comparing the General AltiMAX Arctic studded vs. General AltiMAX Arctic non-studded tire. Some of the general results we found during the winter test:* General traction improvements on ice* Snow traction didn't improve much with studs* ABS…
…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…
…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 Altimax Arctic, to be specific. And even though January is behind us, we've still got a few weeks of winter ahead of us. Stay prepared for sudden snowfalls with studdable General winter tires that literally grip the road. We tested the Altimax Arctic in Northern Sweden, the coldest of cold areas…
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