Best all around SUV/passenger car tire for the money

[@TheRealA-A-ron]

Michelin, CrossClimate 2… 2018 Honda, Pilot ,AWD, we live in Nebraska, rain, snow & ice, hot. You will not be disappointed. After 35,000 miles in less than 2 years, performed same as new this winter. I expect another 35,000 out of these. Amazing tire!

[@RealWorldGarage]

I’m glad I don’t have the snow and ice to deal with. Michelin is a good tire, for sure. Just kind of pricey. For what the RT45 cost, it’s hard to beat, for how I use them. Appreciate your input!!! ✌️

[@RealWorldGarage]

I love your user name BTW!!

[@jonhansen4745]

The CC2 is what I'm planning on putting on our '21 Passport when the OE Contis wear out. I put Defender 2s on our RAV4 hybrid when we bought it. I couldn't stand the Dunlops that came on it. The Defenders absolutely transformed the vehicle.

[@danielbarker6971]

Their definitely top 3 in all season/weather category,, specially for winter conditions but hows the fuel effiency with these grippy puppies?? 🙂

[@danielbarker6971]

Yeah the Cooper Cobra Instinct is lookin like top 3 surprisingly for AS/AW tires,,they stand out in deep water traction n hydroplaning😉🤘👍

[@joevanseeters2873]

Thanks for posting. That new tire looks like it was well engineered. I love that it has the TIRE REPLACEMENT monitor on the rubber so when it needs to be replaced, it actually warns you. That's a pretty cool feature.

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@joevanseeters2873 I’ve always had good service from them. Thanks for watching

[@tinleo333]

Is funny how people spinning the tires on snow/ice conditions for 10,000 miles, brake hard, accelerate hard, corner hard, have a crossover/suv that weights almost 5000lb and they expect the tires to magically last 100,000 miles.

[@RealWorldGarage]

Tires can only do so much. I have found these to be good for where I live and how I use my vehicles. They have given me good service life. Others mileage may vary. 😂

[@NoName-tz5ji]

Only 100k? 😂

[@gobsmacked230]

A lot of newer tires have tread wear indicators...not an exclusive feature. I had a set of RT 43's...a competent tire with acceptable snow traction. My current Continental True Contact Tour tires are a better tire...quieter, better handling and FAR better snow traction. I'm in northern Michigan...you know, LOTS of winter snow and brutal cold. I have never lived in a southern "no snow" state. I would think that tire selection for a place where winters aren't a concern could get by with about any tire.

[@danielbarker6971]

@@NoName-tz5ji 😂 right.. alot of these newer vehiclez don't even last 100K.!! 👎 old school to rule🤘

[@michaelstapleton9128]

Super-helpful, thanks from Central KY! Big, big fan of the RT43s. Can't say enough good about them. I have a third set on my wife's Highlander and a second set on my RX300. I ran a set for more than 60K miles on a Camry I no longer own. My son (near Chicago) bought a set a year ago for his CR-V, having driven the Camry in all conditions. So seven sets total for our family. All from TireRack, drop-shipped to my full-service auto tech. It's a little concerning that some reviewers say the new RT45 is a completely different tire and not a direct replacement. Luckily, I won't have to make that call on either car for another 30-40,000 miles.

[@RealWorldGarage]

My wife drives it the most and hasn’t had any complaints. I’ll be monitoring the mileage and wear characteristics over time. I will post updates as we go.

[@LeskyAM]

Very thorough review, thank you. We have been Highlander owners since 2017, now we own a 2021, we have used Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus (UTQG: 800 AA) and we are very happy with the results in every regard.

[@RealWorldGarage]

I tried Pirelli years ago and wasn’t impressed. They have probably fixed their issues, as that was nearly 30 yrs ago. I’ve been very pleased with the general Altimax.

[@oldguy5458]

Thanks for The info...Best Regards

[@carlholland3819]

ive got 70k on my hankook kinergy st. they should last another 10k on my 2500 lb prius c. the tires were about $80 each. ive been getting 60mpg instead of the advertised 54mpg city. good luck finding a better value

[@jfcnet]

Thank you , I haven’t considered the general altamax before

[@be891]

I have a 2021 Toyota Tundra that came stock with Bridgestone Alenza H/L. I primarily do only city driving and have 28k miles on the tires. Three weeks ago, i had the tread depth measured at Discount tire, and they were at all at 5/32. I thought that was a little extreme considering the mileage, so i called our local Firestone shop. The manager said that sounds about right for an OEM tire. He stated that OEM tires have less tread depth than tires purched aftermarket even if they are the same brand and model. Well, i can honestly say that the tires have performed very well in all conditions, even at the beach and some very lite off roading. Also, my wife has a 2021 Toyota Highlander, and stock tires are Goodyear Eagel Touring. I can honestly say that they have been an excellent tire and still have plenty of tread after 40k miles. She has done a lot of highway driving and for the past year and half commutes 100 miles on working days. Goodyear Eagel is the only Goodyear tire that I have ever been satisfied with. Just wanted to share my experience. Thanks for the review!

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@be891 thanks for taking the time to respond. Ive had good luck with GY tires as far as tread wear, but they seem to have a difficult time keeping balanced. ✌️

[@scarter1021]

Thanks for the detailed review. I have a similar crossover vehicle a Chevy Trailblazer but it came with Hankook dynapro at2 tires. I really don't need an all terrain and your review I think has persuaded me to get the General Altimax RT45 when it is time for replacement.

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@scarter1021 they’re a good tire for the dollar. I know I have to be careful with the money I spend.

[@scarter1021]

Thank you for your input. Looking at more expensive tires like Michelin I saw bad reviews where the tire bubbled up on the side. I also didn't want to go really cheap to where the tire was unsafe. With your review and the price point it looks like General is the way to go.

[@RealWorldGarage]

Have had several of the RT43’s and now on the RT45’s that replaced the 43’s zero complaints so far. I think I mentioned it in the video, they may not be the quietest tire on the market, but they’re not like mud tires or all terrains, either. I’m looking for safe and longevity, these fit that well.

[@ronloftis9080]

I am putting the General Altimax AS365's on a car this weekend.

[@billmalec]

A few things. Total miles and price isn't the best measure of a tire. Handling, water dispersion, snow traction, noise, even wear would be for me. VW ID4 is an electric vehicle and they weigh much more than gas vehicles and wear tires out much much much sooner. I'd also say at 57,000 miles I'd certainly consider those stock tires again, if they did the things I mentioned above well.

[@RealWorldGarage]

They were adequate, but cost more than the RT45’s, and they’re not rated as high as the RT45’s. I hope you watched the comparisons I provided. The RT45’s out perform the Bridgestones. My experience with the RT43 was excellent, and I will be reporting back periodically how these RT45’s perform. The only thing I can say at this point is they are a little noisier than the OEM’s. They also have deeper tread and sipes to disperse the water, so I expected them to be a little noisier. I’m willing to accept a little noise for better wet traction. Time will tell, and I will be reporting back. Thanks for commenting. ✌️

[@brianklamer3328]

General tire is part of the German owner Continental Tire Group. They have one of the finest full blown snow tires made, the Altima Arctic.

[@RealWorldGarage]

Good information, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@tested123]

i wanted firestone weathergrip but they are not available anywhere in canada. after alot of research im gonna buy Falken Aklimate. the generals were a close second. the tread pattern on the Falkens is really impressive.

[@RealWorldGarage]

The generals does well for us here in southern USA. We get lots of rain, little to no snow, even less ice.

[@philipeli1192]

I buy new tires at 5/32,I like plenty of tread,and tires get noisy after some wear.On my toyota corolla hybrid tire noise is my main problem. Nobody makes a p195/65-15 with noise pads,bummer.I like Hankooks,and am now running the P4 pirelli.Nitrogen molecules are larger than o2 but not worth the cost,unless you have leaky wheels.Nice video sir!

[@RealWorldGarage]

I appreciate that. I try to give good information based on what I’ve learned through the years. Thanks for commenting ✌️

[@afcgeo882]

I’ve had two sets of Altimax RT43s on my 2005 Camry and found them to be an overall solid tire. I drive in NYC and got about 38k miles on each set. Their wet and dry traction was excellent. Their snow/ice traction was just okay. Where they underperformed for me was the noise. I now have a Rav4 hybrid that came with Toyo OpenCountry A38s and 39k miles they still have a ton of tread life on them, which is surprising, given these are OEM. These are M&S rated tires, unlike the General Altimax, which should be considered if you live in environments where you get occasional snow. It’s not cold/snowy enough here to justify a winter tire set, but occasionally we’ll get a few inches and I’ve found M&S rated tires to perform considerably better in that than non-rated ones.

[@RealWorldGarage]

They are noisier than the OEM tires but, like I said in the video, that doesn’t bother me generally. Thanks for sharing your experience. ✌️

[@terrahnunley7381]

Considering these for my 22 RAV4 Hybrid XLE. Got about 56k on originals with no rotation. Going to need replacing before the snow flies, and ideally before the rainy fall season here in the Midwest. What’s your opinion on these after several months? All you’d hoped/expected? Noticeably more noisy? Any noticeable changes in ride quality?

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@terrahnunley7381 like I said in the video, this is my second set and my dads on his second or third. They have been doing just fine, and always feel sure footed in the rain. They do have a little more noise compared to the OEM tires, but they also have more tread than the OEM so that’s to be expected somewhat. Handling and road manners are good, so no problem with the ride. I have not been in/on snow since I purchased these tires, so I can’t say how they perform there, we rarely get snow. LI can only rely on the information given in the reviews, which said they did well. We get a good bit of rain here and they do well in the wet. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching. ✌️

[@rickt2419]

Thank you for the informative video! I am wondering for the price and performance/ratings, have you compared/considered the Continental CrossContact LX25? P.S. if you are keeping the Highlander for the long haul, may want to consider (just drain and fill) its ATF and Axle fluid(s) if AWD).

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@rickt2419 I compared several. I can’t remember if I compared the Continental tire. We actually have a Continental tire plant near where I live. On the transmission, I have a video up on my channel where I did it and demonstrated how. ✌️

[@jonhansen4745]

You move pretty fast for an old guy!

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@jonhansen4745 thanks, I’m not that old LOL.

[@jonhansen4745]

@@RealWorldGarage FWIW, I'm probably at least 10 years older than you & just kidding around. Thanks for the video. Lots of info.

[@RealWorldGarage]

I took it as good natured kidding. No worries!!

[@KittyKittyCat-vf8zd]

you should replace all 4 tires at the same time on an all-wheel drive SUV or car. right?

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@KittyKittyCat-vf8zd I believe the standard for all wheel drive is no difference of more than 2/32nds. Replacing all tires on ALL wheel drive is optimal though. Rotate every 5k to increase the life of the tire. On front wheel drive only, you can do 2 tires at a time, 4 tires is optimal, but not 💯 necessary. Also try not to mix and match tread design.

[@TKYNY011]

Fair comparison would be ALENZA AS ULTRA

[@bugman-ir8cw]

You said you live in Mississippi. Your not considering freeze/thaw......rubber hates freeze/thaw. What works best in one part of the country may not be best for the rest. They get hard and loose traction after a year or two. It doesn't seem to matter much what brand or how much I've spent in the past. Plus considering road hazards (like the nail you picked up) I just buy the cheapest ones I can find more often.

[@RealWorldGarage]

To each their own, I do that on my work cars. But what my wife drives and the one we take trips in I buy as good of tire that reasonable money can buy.

[@BeingForeverBroken]

I really liked the beginning of the video all the way up until you started reading the reviews. We can pause, see, and read the reviews on our own. I would have preferred less time reading them out loud to us and more personal stories/observations noted during that time instead

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@BeingForeverBroken i appreciate your honesty and tact. Not everyone is as nice as you. Thank you. I do still hope you found some of the information valuable.

[@BeingForeverBroken]

@RealWorldGarage I did, thank you!

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@BeingForeverBroken excellent!! I do get carried away with information dumps sometimes. But I’m still learning and growing. 👊🏻

[@paulmurray2925]

Had these RT45's for 2 years and 20k miles. Was expecting to replace the stock tires on my Hyundai Elantra with the RT43's which were great on my previous two cars, one being a minivan. I Find out they were discontinued and not available at that store but the RT45 was. I never buy without checking reviews but I couldn't wait and the guy said they don't go backwards when designing tires. I got them and OH BOY was that the BIGGEST Mistake I ever made in a tire. My old stock tires were much better even though they were worn out. The moment I left the shop there was terrible noise. Different noise at different speeds getting worse the faster you go. There was also immediate vibration and was not a smooth ride. Also a slight shimmy. I couldn't believe it! They also don't track well. They are little drifty and I'm always correcting my steering. I actually went back two days later to have them rebalance the tires but no change. After two or three months of driving I decided to pay for another balance at a different place just to be sure. I know my alignment is good. Still no change. I don't know if they are just not a good match for a sedan or what but I know can't wait until it's time to replace them. A very uncomfortable ride. Not any of those problems before even with my worn out Nexen's. Just an FYI from experience if it helps anyone.

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@paulmurray2925 thanks for sharing your experience. This hasn’t been mine or my dad’s. The tires possibly could’ve been stored improperly and it’s also possible they had a bad batch of tires. That does happen occasionally. I’ve had that problem before with other brands.

[@paulmurray2925]

@@RealWorldGarage I figure that's probably the case. Never had a bad tire in my life and I'm 60. It's just bad timing because I got caught looking for a car during covid and about 6 months ago I find out my first new car (2018 Elantra) car was part of the batch with bad primer coat so my paint is peeling off. Caught it two weeks before warranty was up but they only refinish the area where they see it flaking off which was front hood and the roof. 5 months later it is flaking off other areas. I guess after having great luck my whole life buying used cars except for two that I would not be as lucky with my first new car purchase. Lol! NOT! 😡😩

[@bme7491]

Nitrogen is a scam for everything except racing. That's the only place nitrogen has an advantage, otherwise don't waste your time or money.

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@bme7491 correct. 👍

[@sinisagolub7010]

@@bme7491 at Costco, nitrogen is free

[@Joey-fs7ro]

The atmosphere is made up of 78+ percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen. Find it difficult to believe the average person needs more nitrogen. 😏

[@RealWorldGarage]

Very rarely could I recommend adding it to your tires.

[@68404]

In the USA. The rest of the world is disregarded.

[@tusabea]

As it should be . Only place that matters is USA

[@afcgeo882]

What do you expect him to do, live everywhere in the world?

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@afcgeo882 I can only talk about my experiences. I welcome others to leave there’s in the comments, good or bad. This is the Real World Garage, so I try to give real world experiences, and encourage others to do the same. ✌️

[@RealWorldGarage]

If I drove in the rest of the world I could speak to that. What is your point behind that comment.

[@manusharma5059]

Wastage of time without any substance.

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@manusharma5059 sorry you didn’t find my knowledge and insight useful, others have. Thanks for commenting

[@Bam-BamMoore-zz2vk]

You should’ve gone with the Michelin Defender 2… 🛞

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@Bam-BamMoore-zz2vk explain why you think that?? I told you in the video why I like the General Altimax RT45’s. For the money they can’t be beat.