AltiMAX RT43 All-Season Radial Tire (225/60R16)
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Why we picked it
75,000-mile treadwear warranty
General AltiMAX RT43 is the budget all season that r/Cars and r/Tires recommend when premium brands are out of budget. 75,000 mile treadwear warranty at roughly two thirds the price of Michelin. The Twin Cushion Silica compound and Anti Slip Sipe Design deliver real wet grip performance, and the Replacement Tire Monitor (visual tread depth indicator) tells you when to swap. Owned by Continental, General Tire uses the same compounds and factories as the more expensive Continental TrueContact. The value play.
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +75,000-mile treadwear warranty
- +Roughly 2/3 the price of Michelin Defender at the same warranty tier
- +Owned by Continental - same compounds, same factories
- +Twin Cushion Silica delivers strong wet-grip
- +Visual tread-depth indicator (Replacement Tire Monitor)
Cons
- -Slightly noisier than Bridgestone QuietTrack
- -Heavier than premium tires of the same size
- -Aggressive tread pattern wears the outer edges first if rotation is skipped
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Warranty & Returns
Warranty
75,000 miles treadwear
Return Policy
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