Shopping General in El Paso? El Paso Tire Shop stocks and orders across the General range for drivers in El Paso, TX. 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 El Paso
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 built by the same company that makes Continental, positioned a tier below it — engineered rather than cut-rate. The lineup runs from the AltiMAX RT45 touring tire for sedans and minivans through the Grabber A/TX and Grabber X3 for trucks headed off pavement, plus one dedicated winter tire, the AltiMAX Arctic 12.
General's catalog covers more ground than most single-brand lineups: a touring tire built for a minivan at one end, a mud-terrain tire built for a lifted truck at the other, with a dedicated winter tire in between. The brand sits a tier below Continental, under the same ownership, which makes it a sensible pick for drivers who want engineered tires without premium-tier pricing — not a match for anyone shopping on price alone with no regard for what's behind it.
Picking the right one starts with matching the line to the vehicle and the kind of driving it actually does, not just the category on the sidewall.
Which General line actually matches your vehicle?
General splits its range by vehicle and surface rather than by price point alone. The AltiMAX RT45 is the touring tire, built for sedans and minivans that spend their life on pavement. The AltiMAX 365AW covers the same kind of vehicle but adds a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating, so it carries winter traction credentials without being a dedicated snow tire. The G-MAX AS-07 moves toward performance — an ultra-high-performance all-season aimed at sportier cars that still need to handle rain and cold.
On the truck and SUV side, the Grabber name splits by terrain. The Grabber HTS60 is a highway all-season, the quiet, pavement-focused choice for a truck that rarely leaves the road. The Grabber A/TX steps up to all-terrain for trucks and SUVs that mix pavement with dirt roads. The Grabber X3 goes further: a mud-terrain tire built for actual off-road use, not just the look of one. For winter specifically, the AltiMAX Arctic 12 is the dedicated snow tire — a different proposition from the 365AW's all-weather rating.
Before anything gets ordered, what's worth checking yourself?
The number that matters is on the door placard — driver's door jamb or glovebox — not on the tire currently mounted. That placard lists the size, load index and speed rating the vehicle was engineered for; a worn tire of the wrong size only tells you what went on last time, not what belongs there now.
The DOT code on the sidewall is worth a look too — the final four digits mark the week and year of manufacture. In El Paso's sustained summer heat, rubber ages faster than mileage alone suggests, so a tire that looks unused can still be old stock. Ask to see the build date before anything goes on your wheel.
If a tire wears out early, how much does the warranty actually cover?
Treadwear coverage is pro-rated against the tread you've got left, not refunded flat out — and the usual carve-outs apply: wear traced to bad alignment, low inflation, or curb and impact damage typically isn't covered no matter how much tread remains.
Terms differ by line within General's own range, so ask which terms apply to whichever line is being quoted. A touring tire and a mud-terrain tire aren't built, or warrantied, the same way.
Is General actually made by Continental?
Yes — General operates under the same ownership as Continental and sits a tier below it. The engineering carries over; the difference is where the line is priced, not a lack of testing behind it.
Will the Grabber X3 be rough to drive every day?
Mud-terrain tires trade on-road manners for off-road grip, and the Grabber X3 is built for actual off-road use rather than just a look. If most driving stays on pavement, the Grabber A/TX or Grabber HTS60 covers more of that use without the compromise.
Does the AltiMAX 365AW replace a winter tire?
Not quite. The 365AW carries a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating as an all-weather tire, which handles occasional snow without a seasonal swap. The AltiMAX Arctic 12 is the dedicated winter tire, built specifically for sustained cold and snow rather than year-round use.