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TREADWEAR

Tread Type

General Average Treadwear

Category Average Treadwear

All Season 

490

504

Touring All Season

638

546

All Terrain

592

506

Performance All Season

445

429

Performance Summer

360

264

*Not all tires are UTQG rated.

General Tires: Frequently Asked Questions

Are General tires any good?

Most tire experts will tell you that General Tire brand of tires are good tires for the money. They are not the most expensive tires you can buy, but they aren’t the cheapest. With a mid-price tire you tend to get average performance, handling, and noise reduction — with General, though, expect slightly higher than average marks for treadwear, noise reduction, and longevity for the price.  

Where are General tires made?

General tires are made in several places around the world, including North America (US and Canada), Europe (Germany), South America (Brazil), and Asia (Thailand). 

Who sells General tires? Where can I buy General tires online?

You can find General tires from major tire retailers, including automobile repair shops and big-box stores that offer auto services as well. Tire Agent is a General tire dealer who sells tires online and ships directly to you or to your tire shop. From this page, you can browse our General Tire models, including AltiMAX, AmeriTrac, G-MAX, and Grabber tires for passenger vehicles.  

How much are General tires? 

To view prices, you’ll need to select the model and size for your vehicle, then Tire Agent will show you all in-stock prices for your vehicle. Does the price include installation? No, the prices do not include installation. We are an online tire retailer. We ship to you and you either install the tires (be aware that self-installed tires can void some warranties), or have your local automobile professional install your new General tires. For the best price on General tires, view Tire Agent deals, where you will find General Tire rebates, General Tire discount codes, General coupons, General Tire promotions, and deals on other tire brands as well.   

How does the General Tire warranty work?

General Tire offers some better warranties among tire makers. Get details about their warranties from General’s mileage warranty online. Like many manufacturers, General requires tire rotation every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. Make sure you understand how tire warranties work.  

TREADWEAR

Tread Type

General Average Treadwear

Category Average Treadwear

All Season 

490

504

Touring All Season

638

546

All Terrain

592

506

Performance All Season

445

429

Performance Summer

360

264

*Not all tires are UTQG rated.

Known For

  • Years of longevity, well-engineered tires
  • Excellent limited mileage warranties
  • Most models tend to reduce noise   

Not Known For

  • Above average wet and dry braking (average marks on some all-season and all-terrain models)
  • Some models got lower marks for comfort, although higher for noise reduction
  • All-season tires get lower treadwear than industry average

General Tires: Frequently Asked Questions

Are General tires any good?

Most tire experts will tell you that General Tire brand of tires are good tires for the money. They are not the most expensive tires you can buy, but they aren’t the cheapest. With a mid-price tire you tend to get average performance, handling, and noise reduction — with General, though, expect slightly higher than average marks for treadwear, noise reduction, and longevity for the price.  

Where are General tires made?

General tires are made in several places around the world, including North America (US and Canada), Europe (Germany), South America (Brazil), and Asia (Thailand). 

Who sells General tires? Where can I buy General tires online?

You can find General tires from major tire retailers, including automobile repair shops and big-box stores that offer auto services as well. Tire Agent is a General tire dealer who sells tires online and ships directly to you or to your tire shop. From this page, you can browse our General Tire models, including AltiMAX, AmeriTrac, G-MAX, and Grabber tires for passenger vehicles.  

How much are General tires? 

To view prices, you’ll need to select the model and size for your vehicle, then Tire Agent will show you all in-stock prices for your vehicle. Does the price include installation? No, the prices do not include installation. We are an online tire retailer. We ship to you and you either install the tires (be aware that self-installed tires can void some warranties), or have your local automobile professional install your new General tires. For the best price on General tires, view Tire Agent deals, where you will find General Tire rebates, General Tire discount codes, General coupons, General Tire promotions, and deals on other tire brands as well.   

How does the General Tire warranty work?

General Tire offers some better warranties among tire makers. Get details about their warranties from General’s mileage warranty online. Like many manufacturers, General requires tire rotation every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. Make sure you understand how tire warranties work.