General AltiMAX Arctic Tire Review
Winter Tire Tabitha on Google+ The General AltiMAX Arctic is a tire designed to provide optimum traction in various winter conditions. Utilizing a mixture of natural and silica rubber compound, this tire maintains flexibility in lower temperatures while providing wet traction and longer tread life. It features a directional tread pattern with a center stability rib, which guarantees straight-line traction, especially on dry roads, as well as improved resistance against hydroplaning. The Reactive Contour Technology used in this tire helps it adapt to different road conditions, enhancing road contact and grip. Further improving its traction, specifically when accelerating, cornering, or braking, is its 270-degree multi-angle sipes, which give it thousands of biting edges. If you are looking for greater traction still, you can opt to add metal studs to grind through snow and ice with ease. The General AltiMAX Arctic is available in a wide array of sizes and can fit a variety of cars ranging from small coupes and sports cars, to mid-range family minivans and crossover vehicles, to bulky SUVs and light trucks. Designed for the harshest of winter conditions, this tire is branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol. Its MSRP starts at roughly $96 and varies depending on the size you need and the vendor you choose. Tire Test Results The General AltiMAX Arctic features cutting-edge technologies that make it highly desirable for spirited and rough winter driving. However, do these new features really help when the tires hit the road? Here’s what we found out: Pros
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Overall, we find the General AltiMAX Arctic to be one of the best winter tires in the market today. Though not as popular as similar tire models from Dunlop, Michelin, or Bridgestone, this specific tire offers outstanding performance. Given its price and wear rate, it certainly proves itself to be a worthy investment for secure and comfortable winter driving. As with most winter tires, however, it’s still a must to observe caution when driving and also checking local laws to see if using studs is legal in your area. |
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