General Altimax Arctic 12
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Year Released: 2016
- Studded
- Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, Europe, Russia+, East Asia
Summary
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Tire Rank :: General Altimax Arctic 12
52 134 in Passenger / Winter
14 30 in Studdable Winter / Snow
Description
The studded passenger tyre designed for highest demands at lowest temperatures.
- Excellent traction on ice and when braking
- Improved traction on snow
- Pleasantly smooth ride
General Altimax Arctic 12 Latest News
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May 11, 2022Tire Test 2022
Consumer Reports: Winter Tires
Ranked #6th of 16. General Altimax Arctic 12Verdict:An impressive balance of grip for snow and icy road conditions, even without the tire studded.
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Aug 03, 2020Tire Chart 2020
Amazon: Best Sellers in Passenger Car Winter Tires
Ranked #5th of 10. General Altimax Arctic 12 -
Dec 15, 2018Article
Consumer Reports: Test of All-Weather and Winter Tires (2018)
The magazine of the USA non-profit organization Consumers Union tested tires of two categories suitable to be used in the wintertime.In Canada and the USA, all-season ti…
General Altimax Arctic 12 Latest Reviews
What is good?
So, long story short, these tires are the best snow tires I've had. I've owne them for 3 years and the still look new. The snow and ice traction is amazing!
What is good?
Great traction in snow, ice and slush and I feel safe. I'm extremely happy with the tread too. it seems so durable. Now I have really good tires.
Comments
Would buy again.
What is bad?
Bad quality.
Comments
After one season nearly 3,000 miles they were shot. the dealer replaced them but after some time the tires had large bubbles and leaked. They can't be repaired. Very disappointed. Certainly wouln't buy them.
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- General / Altimax Arctic 12
- Car Type
- Season
- Winter
- Rim Diameter
- 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 "
- Width
- 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Yes
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- T (max 118 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
General / Altimax Arctic 12 Sizes & Specifications
Rim | Model | Size | Index | Features | Load range | Max inflation pressure | Max load | Measured rim width | Approved rim width | Revs per mile | Tire weight | Tread depth | Price |
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R14 | 175/65 R14 86T XL | 175/65 R14 | 86T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,168 | -5.0 | 5 - 6 | 903 | 16.1 | 12 | |
R14 | 175/70 R14 88T XL | 175/70 R14 | 88T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,235 | -5.0 | 4.5 - 6 | 880 | 17.1 | 12 | |
R14 | 185/65 R14 90T XL | 185/65 R14 | 90T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,323 | -5.5 | 5 - 6.5 | 884 | 17.1 | 12 | |
R14 | 185/70 R14 92T XL | 185/70 R14 | 92T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,389 | -5.5 | 4.5 - 6 | 858 | 18.9 | 12 | |
R15 | 175/65 R15 88T XL | 175/65 R15 | 88T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,102 | -5.0 | 5 - 6 | 866 | 16.7 | 12 | |
R15 | 185/60 R15 88T XL | 185/60 R15 | 88T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,235 | -5.5 | 5 - 6.5 | 877 | 17.9 | 12 | |
R15 | 185/65 R15 92T XL | 185/65 R15 | 92T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,389 | -5.5 | 5 - 6.5 | 848 | 18.3 | 12 | |
R15 | 195/60 R15 92T XL | 195/60 R15 | 92T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,389 | -6.0 | 5 - 7 | 858 | 20.4 | 12 | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 95T XL | 195/65 R15 | 95T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,521 | -6.0 | 5.5 - 7 | 831 | 20.6 | 12 | |
R15 | 205/65 R15 99T XL | 205/65 R15 | 99T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,709 | -6.0 | 5.5 - 7.5 | 815 | 23.6 | 12 | |
R15 | 205/70 R15 100T XL | 205/70 R15 | 100T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,764 | -6.0 | 5 - 7 | 790 | 24.7 | 12 | |
R15 | 215/70 R15 103T XL | 215/70 R15 | 103T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,929 | -6.5 | 5.5 - 7 | 772 | 27.3 | 12 | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 94T XL | 205/55 R16 | 94T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,477 | -6.5 | 5.5 - 7.5 | 834 | 21.9 | 12 | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 96T XL | 205/60 R16 | 96T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,565 | -6.0 | 5.5 - 7.5 | 808 | 23.0 | 12 | |
R16 | 205/65 R16 99T XL | 205/65 R16 | 99T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,709 | -6.0 | 5.5 - 7.5 | 784 | 24.6 | 12 | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 97T XL | 215/55 R16 | 97T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,609 | -7.0 | 6 - 7.5 | 821 | 26.6 | 12 | |
R16 | 215/60 R16 99T XL | 215/60 R16 | 99T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,709 | -6.5 | 6 - 7.5 | 793 | 24.9 | 12 | |
R16 | 215/65 R16 102T XL | 215/65 R16 | 102T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,874 | -6.5 | 6 - 7.5 | 769 | 26.8 | 12 | |
R16 | 215/70 R16 104T XL | 215/70 R16 | 104T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,984 | -6.5 | 5.5 - 7 | 745 | 30.2 | 12 | |
R16 | 225/55 R16 99T XL | 225/55 R16 | 99T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,709 | -7.0 | 6 - 8 | 808 | 25.4 | 12 | |
R16 | 225/60 R16 102T XL | 225/60 R16 | 102T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,875 | -6.5 | 6 - 8 | 781 | 26.5 | 12 | |
R16 | 225/65 R16 104T XL | 225/65 R16 | 104T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,984 | -6.5 | 6 - 7 | 755 | 29.0 | 12 | |
R16 | 225/70 R16 107T XL | 225/70 R16 | 107T | XL | XL | 51 | 2,149 | -6.5 | 6 - 7.5 | 731 | 30.8 | 12 | |
R16 | 235/60 R16 104T XL | 235/60 R16 | 104T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,984 | -7.0 | 6.5 - 8.5 | 767 | 31.5 | 12 | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 93T XL | 205/50 R17 | 93T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,433 | -6.5 | 5.5 - 7.5 | 828 | 23.7 | 12 | |
R17 | 215/45 R17 91T XL | 215/45 R17 | 91T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,356 | -7.0 | 7 - 8 | 844 | 22.1 | 12 | |
R17 | 215/50 R17 95T XL | 215/50 R17 | 95T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,521 | -7.0 | 6 - 7.5 | 815 | 24.3 | 12 | |
R17 | 215/55 R17 98T XL | 215/55 R17 | 98T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,654 | -7.0 | 6 - 7.5 | 790 | 24.4 | 12 | |
R17 | 215/60 R17 100T XL | 215/60 R17 | 100T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,764 | -6.5 | 6 - 7 | 764 | 26.4 | 12 | |
R17 | 215/65 R17 103T XL | 215/65 R17 | 103T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,929 | -6.5 | 6 - 7 | 742 | 28.1 | 12 | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 94T XL | 225/45 R17 | 94T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,477 | -7.5 | 7 - 8.5 | 831 | 24.2 | 12 | |
R17 | 225/50 R17 98T XL | 225/50 R17 | 98T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,654 | -7.0 | 6 - 8 | 802 | 26.0 | 12 | |
R17 | 225/55 R17 101T XL | 225/55 R17 | 101T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,819 | -7.0 | 6 - 8 | 775 | 27.5 | 12 | |
R17 | 225/60 R17 103T XL | 225/60 R17 | 103T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,929 | -6.5 | 6 - 8 | 753 | 30.1 | 12 | |
R17 | 225/65 R17 106T XL | 225/65 R17 | 106T | XL | XL | 51 | 2,094 | -6.5 | 6 - 8 | 729 | 30.3 | 12 | |
R17 | 235/45 R17 97T XL | 235/45 R17 | 97T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,609 | -8.0 | 6 - 8 | 831 | 25.4 | 12 | |
R17 | 235/55 R17 103T XL | 235/55 R17 | 103T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,929 | -7.5 | 6.5 - 8.5 | 764 | 31.2 | 12 | |
R17 | 235/60 R17 106T XL | 235/60 R17 | 106T | XL | XL | 51 | 2,094 | -7.0 | 6.5 - 8.5 | 739 | 32.6 | 12 | |
R17 | 235/65 R17 108T XL | 235/65 R17 | 108T | XL | XL | 51 | 2,205 | -7.0 | 6.5 - 8.5 | 716 | 34.3 | 12 | |
R18 | 225/45 R18 95T XL | 225/45 R18 | 95T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,521 | -7.5 | 7 - 8.5 | 799 | 24.7 | 12 | |
R18 | 225/50 R18 99T XL | 225/50 R18 | 99T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,709 | -7.0 | 6 - 8 | 772 | 25.5 | 12 | |
R18 | 225/55 R18 102T XL | 225/55 R18 | 102T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,874 | -7.5 | 6.5 - 8.5 | 747 | 29.7 | 12 | |
R18 | 225/60 R18 104T XL | 225/60 R18 | 104T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,984 | -6.5 | 6 - 7.5 | 726 | 29.7 | 12 | |
R18 | 235/45 R18 98T XL | 235/45 R18 | 98T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,654 | -8.0 | 7.5 - 9 | 790 | 26.3 | 12 | |
R18 | 235/55 R18 104T XL | 235/55 R18 | 104T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,984 | -7.5 | 6.5 - 8.5 | 737 | 24.0 | 12 | |
R18 | 235/60 R18 107T XL | 235/60 R18 | 107T | XL | XL | 51 | 2,150 | -7.0 | 6.5 - 8.5 | 714 | 34.7 | 12 | |
R19 | 225/55 R19 103T XL | 225/55 R19 | 103T | XL | XL | 51 | 1,929 | -7.0 | 6 - 8 | 721 | 24.4 | 12 |
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What is good?
So, long story short, these tires are the best snow tires I've had. I've owne them for 3 years and the still look new. The snow and ice traction is amazing!
Comments
Would buy them again and again.
What is good?
Great traction in snow, ice and slush and I feel safe. I'm extremely happy with the tread too. it seems so durable. Now I have really good tires.
Comments
Would buy again.
What is bad?
Bad quality.
Comments
After one season nearly 3,000 miles they were shot. the dealer replaced them but after some time the tires had large bubbles and leaked. They can't be repaired. Very disappointed. Certainly wouln't buy them.
Questions and Answers
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May 11, 2022Tire Test 2022
Consumer Reports: Winter Tires
Ranked #6th of 16. General Altimax Arctic 12Verdict:An impressive balance of grip for snow and icy road conditions, even without the tire studded.
-
Aug 03, 2020Tire Chart 2020
Amazon: Best Sellers in Passenger Car Winter Tires
Ranked #5th of 10. General Altimax Arctic 12 -
Dec 15, 2018Article
Consumer Reports: Test of All-Weather and Winter Tires (2018)
The magazine of the USA non-profit organization Consumers Union tested tires of two categories suitable to be used in the wintertime.In Canada and the USA, all-season ti… -
Dec 08, 2017Video
GENERAL ALTIMAX ARCTIC 12 TIRE REVIEW (SHOULD I BUY THEM?)
WELCOME BACK RIM LIONS! SO TODAY WE ARE DOING ANOTHER TIRE REVIEW! ON SOME P205/55/16 GENERAL ALTIMAX ARCTIC 12 SNOW TIRES! THESE ARE BRAND NEW TREAD DESIGN! THAT JUST CAME OUT! THEY ARE GREAT TIRES AND RIDE MUCH BETTER THAN THE OLD ONES!!
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