Shopping General in Atlanta? Atlanta Tire Shop stocks and orders across the General range for drivers in Atlanta, GA. 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 Atlanta
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 budget tier, built by the same manufacturer to a lower spec and price. The AltiMAX RT45 and 365AW suit sedans and minivans, the Grabber range spans highway driving to mud for trucks and SUVs, and the Arctic 12 is a dedicated winter tire — match the line to the vehicle and the driving.
Continental owns General and builds it to a lower spec and price, which is a different thing than a tire made cheaply by a company with no reputation to protect. That distinction matters most on this page because General's range runs wide — a touring tire for a minivan, a mud tire for a lifted truck — and the right pick depends entirely on which end of that range your vehicle sits.
Drivers chasing the sharpest handling a tire can deliver, or an exact factory match for a European performance car, want a premium tire instead. General suits the opposite brief: dependable traction at a reasonable price for a car, pickup, or SUV driven hard in ordinary ways — commuting, towing, the occasional dirt road — without paying for a name.
Which General line actually fits your vehicle?
Seven lines cover a lot of different driving, and picking by price alone usually means picking wrong.
Atlanta's winters are mild more often than not, but the occasional ice event is exactly what the 365AW's severe-snow rating and the Arctic 12 exist for; heavy summer rain is a bigger year-round factor for most of these lines than cold ever is.
- AltiMAX RT45 — a touring all-season for sedans and minivans built around a quiet, comfortable ride rather than outright grip.
- AltiMAX 365AW — an all-weather tire carrying the severe-snow (3PMSF) rating, for drivers who want one tire year-round instead of swapping to a dedicated winter set.
- AltiMAX Arctic 12 — a dedicated winter tire for drivers who want full winter performance and don't mind the seasonal swap.
- G-MAX AS-07 — an ultra-high-performance all-season for a sportier car that still needs to handle rain and the odd cold morning.
- Grabber HTS60 — a highway all-season for pickups and SUVs that spend most of their time on pavement.
- Grabber A/TX — an all-terrain for pickups and SUVs that need real traction off the asphalt without giving up too much on the road.
- Grabber X3 — a mud-terrain for trucks built for off-road use first.
What should you check before buying any General tire?
The size, load index, and speed rating that matter are the ones printed on your vehicle's door placard, not whatever happens to be mounted on it now — a worn or previously replaced tire can be the wrong size without looking wrong. Check the placard figures against anything you're quoted before it goes on the car.
Also look for the DOT code on the sidewall: the last four digits are a build date, the first two the week of manufacture and the last two the year. A tire that's been sitting a long time isn't necessarily bad, but you're entitled to know how old it is before it's mounted.
What does the tread-wear warranty on a General actually pay for?
General's treadwear warranties are pro-rated against the tread you've already used up, not a flat refund — the older and more worn the tire, the smaller the credit. They also exclude the usual causes of uneven wear: misalignment, underinflation, and curb or impact damage aren't covered no matter how little tread is left.
Terms differ by line — the warranty on an AltiMAX touring tire isn't necessarily the same as the one on a Grabber X3 built for the trail. Ask which terms apply to the specific line you're being quoted before you buy.
Is General just a cheaper Continental, or a different company entirely?
It's the same manufacturer, built to a lower spec and price point — General is Continental's value tier, not a separate budget label bought off a shelf. That's different from an unrelated company competing purely on price.
Do I need the Arctic 12, or is the 365AW enough for Atlanta winters?
The 365AW carries the severe-snow (3PMSF) rating and works as a year-round tire, which covers most mild Atlanta winters including an occasional ice event. The Arctic 12 is the better choice only if you want a dedicated winter tire's full cold-weather performance and are willing to swap it seasonally.
What's actually covered if a set of Generals wears out early?
The treadwear warranty is pro-rated against the tread already used, and it excludes wear caused by misalignment, underinflation, or curb and impact damage. Ask which specific terms apply to the line you bought, since they differ across the range.