Shopping General in Cleveland? Cleveland Tire Shop stocks and orders across the General range for drivers in Cleveland, OH. 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 Cleveland
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 Continental's American value brand, using Continental engineering at a lower price point than the Continental nameplate itself. The lineup here spans a touring all-season, a severe-snow-rated all-weather tire, a performance all-season, two truck and SUV highway and all-terrain options, a mud-terrain, and a dedicated winter tire — a sensible, not cheap, choice.
General sits one rung below Continental on the same ownership chart, and that relationship is the whole pitch: the engineering comes from the group that also supplies German automakers, sold under a name that skips the premium-brand price. That's a sound call for a driver replacing tires on a budget who still wants real engineering behind the rubber — not the call for someone chasing the rock-bottom number, since a true economy brand will undercut General every time.
The catalog runs wider than the name suggests: a touring tire for a sedan or minivan, a performance all-season for sharper handling, two options for trucks and SUVs split between highway and gravel, a mud-terrain for off-road work, an all-weather tire with the severe-snow rating, and a dedicated winter tire. Matching the line to the vehicle and the driving matters more than the badge.
Which General line matches your vehicle and your driving?
The split comes down to the vehicle and whether tread life or grip matters more. A sedan or minivan on commuter miles wants a touring or all-weather tire; a truck or SUV splits between pavement, gravel, and mud; a sportier car wants the option tuned for sharper response.
In a market with real snowy winters, the 365AW and the Arctic 12 answer different needs: the 365AW is an all-weather tire carrying the severe-snow rating without giving up year-round use, while the Arctic 12 is a dedicated winter tire built purely for ice and packed snow, swapped on and off seasonally.
- AltiMAX RT45 — touring all-season for sedans and minivans; built for commuting, not cornering.
- G-MAX AS-07 — ultra-high-performance all-season, for sharper braking and cornering response.
- Grabber HTS60 — highway all-season for pickups and SUVs that stay mostly on pavement.
- Grabber A/TX — all-terrain for pickups and SUVs that see regular gravel and dirt.
- Grabber X3 — mud-terrain, built for actual off-road use.
What should you check before buying any tire?
The size, load index, and speed rating that matter are on the door placard — the sticker inside the driver's door — not whatever is currently mounted. A previous owner or shop may have fitted a size that doesn't match the original spec.
Check the sidewall too: every tire carries a four-digit DOT code giving the week and year it was built. Rubber hardens with age even unmounted, so a code more than a year or two old is worth asking about before it goes on the car.
How does a General treadwear warranty work?
Treadwear warranties are pro-rated, not a flat refund: credit scales against the tread left, not the price paid. The standard exclusions apply too — misaligned-vehicle wear, underinflation, curb and impact damage aren't covered, since none of that is a flaw in the tire.
Terms aren't identical across the lineup. A touring tire like the RT45 is built for mileage and typically carries a longer warranty than a mud-terrain like the Grabber X3, which trades tread life for traction. Confirm which terms apply before you commit.
Is General a budget brand or a cheap brand?
Budget, not cheap. General is owned by Continental and uses Continental's engineering, priced below the Continental nameplate rather than the rock-bottom end of the market. A true economy brand will beat it on price; General beats it on engineering.
What does the severe-snow rating on the AltiMAX 365AW mean?
It carries the three-peak-mountain-snowflake symbol, the industry standard for tires meeting a minimum snow-traction threshold — more than a standard all-season offers. It's worth considering if winter matters, though a dedicated winter tire like the Arctic 12 still grips better on ice.
Is the tire size on my car right now the size I should buy again?
Not necessarily. The size that matters is on the door placard, not on the tires currently mounted, since a previous owner or shop may have changed it. Check the placard before assuming the current size is right.