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Altimax arctic 12

Introducing the General Altimax Arctic 12, the ultimate winter tire that combines outstanding performance with unbeatable reliability. Designed to tackle the harshest winter conditions, this tire is engineered to provide exceptional traction, control, and comfort, ensuring you stay safe and confident on icy, snowy, and wet roads. Featuring an advanced tread pattern, the Altimax Arctic 12 offers excellent grip on various surfaces, delivering superb handling and stability. The innovative design incorporates numerous sipes and biting edges, enhancing traction and braking performance on slippery surfaces. Whether you're navigating through slush or driving on compacted snow, these tires will keep you in control, even in the most challenging conditions. Built with a unique rubber compound, the Altimax Arctic 12 remains flexible at low temperatures, maintaining optimal grip throughout winter. This compound also improves fuel efficiency, reducing rolling resistance and enhancing mileage, so you can enjoy extended journeys without compromising performance. Comfort is a key factor in the Altimax Arctic 12's design. The tire's construction incorporates advanced noise reduction technology, minimizing road noise and vibrations, resulting in a smooth and quiet ride. You can now enjoy a serene driving experience, even in harsh winter environments. Additionally, the Altimax Arctic 12 is built to last. Its strong construction and durable materials ensure excellent wear resistance, allowing the tire to withstand the demands of winter driving season after season. This longevity translates into exceptional value for money, as you can rely on these tires for an extended period. Safety is a top priority with the Altimax Arctic 12. It is equipped with numerous features to enhance your driving confidence in winter conditions. The tire's wide circumferential grooves effectively evacuate water and slush, reducing the risk of hydroplaning. This helps maintain traction and stability, providing you with a secure driving experience. If you're looking for a reliable and high-performing winter tire, the General Altimax Arctic 12 is an excellent choice. Its exceptional traction, control, and comfort make it a perfect companion for the coldest and snowiest months of the year. Trust General Tire's commitment to quality and experience the ultimate winter driving performance with the Altimax Arctic 12.

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NHTSA-reported issues for general altimax arctic 12

1,083
Complaints
43
Crashes
62
Injuries
8
Deaths

Top issue category: Tread / Belt

Most reported: Tread / Belt (471) · Tires (General) (469) · Sidewall (119) · Valve (11) · Bead (4)

Reported across: 1966 – 1994 (6 years)

What owners described

Tread or belt separation appears in 26% of these reports; about 1.9× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 641 reports filed against General tires across every line and vehicle that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Tread or belt separation 26% 13% 1.9×
Blowout or sudden deflation 20% 20% 1.0×
Sidewall failure 17% 15% 1.2×
Cracking or dry rot 8% 9% 0.9×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 7% 8% 0.9×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 7% 6% 1.1×

Mileage at failure

241 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 22,875 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 3,688 and 54,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about General. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL AMERI 660 AS TIRES (NA), SIZE: P255/70R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD THUMP SOUND NEAR THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND OBSERVED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 93,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

NHTSA complaint 1189950

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL AMERI-TRAC TIRES, SIZE: P255/70R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE TIRES EXHIBITED CRACKS IN BETWEEN THE TREAD PATTERN. THE TIRES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.

NHTSA complaint 1210151

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA SOUL EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL EXCLAIM UHP TIRES, SIZE: 195/50/ZR16. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE LOST PRESSURE. THE CONTACT NOTICED BUBBLES ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND ALSO STATED THAT THERE WERE BUBBLES ON THE INNER SIDEWALL ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRE WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

NHTSA complaint 1221152

BLOW OUT OF TIRE ON INTERSTATE 90 IN MADISON AT 70 MPH. SIDEWALL OF TIRE DISINTEGRATED. NEARLY LOST CONTROL. TIRE WAS A GENERAL ALTIMAX HP, SIZE 255/60-17 ON A 2004 BUICK RENIER.. TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 30000 MILES. AND HAD BEEN ROTATED AND BALANCED.

NHTSA complaint 1232856 · 1987 vehicle

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Specs

BrandGeneral
ModelAltimax Arctic 12
SeasonN/A
TypeN/A
UTQG treadwearN/A
UTQG tractionN/A
UTQG temperatureN/A
Mileage warrantyN/A
Noise (dB)N/A
IntroducedN/A

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Available sizes (47)

General altimax arctic 12: what the numbers tell you

Manufacturer treadwear data for the Altimax Arctic 12 is not publicly listed. This is common for OEM-only or track-day tires that don't carry a US treadwear warranty. No mileage warranty is published for this tire, which is typical for performance summer and track-day rubber where the manufacturer doesn't make wear-life claims.

Cabin noise data for this tire is not published by the manufacturer. As a general tire built for the passenger segment, the Altimax Arctic 12 is positioned against direct rivals within the same category. Comparing it to a tire in a different category (e.g. summer vs all-season) makes the spec sheet misleading because the design targets are not the same.

Introducing the General Altimax Arctic 12, the ultimate winter tire that combines outstanding performance with unbeatable reliability. Designed to tackle the harshest winter conditions, this tire is engineered to provide exceptional traction, control, and comfort, ensuring you stay safe and confident on icy, snowy, and wet roads. Featuring an advanced tread pattern, the Altimax Arctic 12 offers excellent grip on various surfaces, delivering superb handling and stability. The innovative design incorporates numerous sipes and biting edges, enhancing traction and braking performance on slippery surfaces. Whether you're navigating through slush or driving on compacted snow, these tires will keep you in control, even in the most challenging conditions. Built with a unique rubber compound, the Altimax Arctic 12 remains flexible at low temperatures, maintaining optimal grip throughout winter. This compound also improves fuel efficiency, reducing rolling resistance and enhancing mileage, so you can enjoy extended journeys without compromising performance. Comfort is a key factor in the Altimax Arctic 12's design. The tire's construction incorporates advanced noise reduction technology, minimizing road noise and vibrations, resulting in a smooth and quiet ride. You can now enjoy a serene driving experience, even in harsh winter environments. Additionally, the Altimax Arctic 12 is built to last. Its strong construction and durable materials ensure excellent wear resistance, allowing the tire to withstand the demands of winter driving season after season. This longevity translates into exceptional value for money, as you can rely on these tires for an extended period. Safety is a top priority with the Altimax Arctic 12. It is equipped with numerous features to enhance your driving confidence in winter conditions. The tire's wide circumferential grooves effectively evacuate water and slush, reducing the risk of hydroplaning. This helps maintain traction and stability, providing you with a secure driving experience. If you're looking for a reliable and high-performing winter tire, the General Altimax Arctic 12 is an excellent choice. Its exceptional traction, control, and comfort make it a perfect companion for the coldest and snowiest months of the year. Trust General Tire's commitment to quality and experience the ultimate winter driving performance with the Altimax Arctic 12.

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Last verified 2026-10-07.