Shopping General in Milwaukee? Milwaukee Tire Shop stocks and orders across the General range for drivers in Milwaukee, WI. 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 Milwaukee
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 value tier: related engineering, sold under a separate name, priced below the parent brand. The right line depends on the vehicle — AltiMAX for a sedan, Grabber for a truck or SUV — and on winter exposure, since the AltiMAX 365AW carries a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating that the standard AltiMAX RT45 does not.
General is built as Continental's value tier — related engineering, sold under a different name, at a lower price. That makes it a deliberate step down from premium pricing, not the cheapest tire on the rack. A driver hunting for the rock-bottom price will find options priced under General; a driver chasing the ceiling on wet braking is better served by the Continental badge itself. General sits in between — built to a lower cost target by people who also engineer the premium tires.
The lineup is wide enough that the name alone doesn't tell you much. There's a touring tire for ordinary commuting, a performance tire for a driver who wants sharper response, and three separate truck and SUV tiers running from quiet highway use to mud. Picking the right one starts with the vehicle and how it's actually driven, not with the badge on the sidewall.
Which General line actually fits how you drive?
For a sedan or minivan doing ordinary commuting, the AltiMAX RT45 is the touring all-season line — built for a quiet ride and even wear rather than outright grip. Step up to the AltiMAX 365AW for one tire that covers all four seasons without a separate winter set: it carries the severe-snow (3PMSF) rating that the RT45 doesn't. Where cornering response matters more than quiet, the G-MAX AS-07 is the ultra-high-performance all-season in the range.
On the truck and SUV side, the Grabber HTS60 is the highway tire — quiet, all-season, built for a vehicle that mostly stays on pavement. The Grabber A/TX moves into all-terrain territory, and the Grabber X3 goes further still, a mud-terrain tire for actual off-road use rather than a rugged look. If winter is the deciding factor rather than all-weather versatility, the AltiMAX Arctic 12 is the dedicated winter tire in the range — worth weighing on its own in a state with winters as long as Wisconsin's, rather than defaulting to the all-weather option.
What should you check before buying any tire, no matter the brand?
Before ordering, match the door placard inside the driver's door — not the tires currently on the car — against the size, load index and speed rating the vehicle calls for. Check the sidewall's DOT code too: the final four digits give the week and year the tire was built, and it's worth asking to see that date before anything is mounted.
How does a General treadwear warranty actually work?
Manufacturer treadwear warranties are pro-rated against the tread remaining when a claim is filed, not refunded in full — the more worn the tire, the smaller the credit. The usual exclusions apply: wear from misalignment, underinflation, and curb or impact damage aren't covered no matter how much tread is left. Terms differ by line, so ask which warranty terms apply to the specific line before you commit to it.
Is a General tire as good as a Continental?
General uses engineering developed by its parent company, Continental, sold at a lower price point — a sensible step down, not a discount copy. Where it lands against Continental on any specific measure depends on the line and the vehicle, so compare the actual lines rather than the brand names alone.
Do I need the AltiMAX 365AW or the AltiMAX Arctic 12 for a Wisconsin winter?
That depends on whether you want one tire that covers every season or a dedicated winter tire swapped in seasonally. The 365AW carries a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating and stays on year-round; the Arctic 12 is built for winter only and is the stronger choice if you already run a separate summer or all-season set.
Can I put a Grabber on a vehicle that never goes off-road?
Yes, but match it to the use: the HTS60 is the highway-focused line for a truck or SUV that stays on pavement, while the A/TX and X3 trade some of that on-road manner for all-terrain or mud capability you may never need.