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    8.7

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    8.7

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  • General Altimax 365AW

    If you live in a place that has heavy ice and snow in the winter, you probably already know that winter tires are the best way to get from point A to point B. You probably also know that winter tires aren’t for year-round use, and that their softer, stickier tread formulation will wear quickly in warmer weather. Winter tires, for this reason, shouldn’t be used on days that are warmer than 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Well, that might all be a thing of the past with the General Altimax 365AW. The Altimax 365AW is a true all-weather tire, with winter traction that’s robust enough to win the industry’s Three Peak Mountain Snowflake rating for severe winter service.

    But what is it that makes this tire such a great choice for your vehicle? Let’s explore a little deeper with our General Altimax 365AW review.

    Features and Benefits

    General Altimax 365AW

    All-weather tires are a growing subtype as they blend the best of all-season and winter tires. Here’s what the Altimax 365AW has within it to allow for superb year-round performance.

    • Classic 5-rib tread pattern with a solid center rib for good straight-line stability, road manners, steering response
    • Innovative sinusoidal sipes and traction teeth add hundreds of extra biting edges to dig into snow and slush for better traction and grip
    • Longitudinal and lateral grooves enhance traction on wet or slushy roads and evacuate water from the tire’s contact patch to resist hydroplaning
    • Visual alignment indicators alert drivers to irregular tire wear due to poor wheel alignment
    • Silica-enhanced rubber compound stays flexible at lower temperatures for traction in subfreezing weather without having to worry about burning out at higher temperatures
    • Twin steel belts and polyamide reinforcement ply enhance durability

    Backed by a 60,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, the Altimax 365AW is available in 15” to 20” sizes for a wide variety of vehicle fitments.

    Pros and Cons

    Like most General tires, the Altimax 365AW has more pros than cons.

    Pros:

    • Great traction in all but the heaviest, most severe winter weather
    • No more changing from all-season to winter tires and back again
    • Backed by a 60,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty and a 45-day test drive
    • Replacement Tire Monitor on the center rib allows drivers to visually check how their tire is wearing
    • Wear squares on the shoulders let drivers know when their vehicle is mis-aligned

    Cons:

    • A little loud at highway speed

    SimpleTire’s view on General Altimax 365AW tires

    General	Altimax 365AW

    All-weather tires are a fairly new category, loosely defined as a touring or all-season tire that has winter tire features built in. The General Altimax 365AW is a great entry in the all-weather category, with surprising performance in winter weather along with predictable handling and performance year-round. They took the best features of the Altimax RT43 touring tire and added in the winter performance of the Altimax Arctic 12 for a truly winning combination. The Altimax 365AW delivers a comfortable ride and good road manners, and can check off many of the boxes you’re looking for in an all-weather tire.

    In terms of performance, the Altimax 365AW competes with the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady, Firestone Weathergrip, and Hankook Kinergy 4S2 (H750) but does so at a more affordable price across the board. Additionally, the Altimax 365AW’s warranty is similar to the Goodyear and Hankook tires, and 5,000 miles less than the Firestone.

    Vehicles the General Altimax 365AW is a good replacement tire for

    As an all-weather tire that’s available in 15” to 20” sizes, the Altimax 365AW can be used on a wide variety of vehicles. If you drive a Buick Regal Tour X, Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, Ford Edge, Honda CR-V, Kia Forte 5, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Outback, Toyota Camry, or Volkswagen Jetta, then this is a tire that you might want to consider if you want a tire that offers better winter performance and can be used year-round.

    64 reviews

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    Scorecard

    Dry

    4.8

    Wet

    4.8

    Winter

    4.3

    Comfort

    4.6

    Noise

    4.6

    Treadwear

    5

    5 SimpleTire reviews

    Dave
    4.5
    Toyota Camry 2017 SE
    Verified Customer
    Aug 8, 2022

    These tires are very quiet for all weather rating. Comfortable, good rain and snow traction. Compared to the Nokian WR G4 these tires are just as good or better in every situation. And much quieter than the Nokian. Quiet, comfortable, sure footed in weather, I really like these tires on the Camry.

    Tim
    5
    Mercedes-Benz ML350 2010 Bluetec 4Matic
    Verified Customer
    Feb 7, 2022

    Great on snow and ice. Love these tires!

    Matt
    5
    Subaru Baja 2006 Sport
    Verified Customer
    Feb 3, 2022

    I was a bit worried how they would do in snow, but they have been phenominal on our Baja. They stick well and don't hydroplane in rain or slush. Very happy with these so far.

    Paul
    4.5
    Chrysler 300 2021 Touring L (AWD)
    Verified Customer
    Jan 17, 2022

    I only have 1000 miles on them. Impressed with smoothness and quietness for a tire that has an somewhat aggressive tread pattern. So far, Limited snow use in northern Vermont where I ski and travel from Boston area. More confident traction. I bought these to replace oem Michelin mmx on a new awd Chrysler 300. Needed better snow and ice traction than the Michelin's. These all weather Altimax 365 are smoother and quieter. I would highly recommend these for anyone who experiences a moderate amount of snowfall occurrences over the winter. The tires are reasonably priced. The other advantage is they are year round tires. No need for a separate set of four tires wheels and Tim's sensors.

    Steve
    4.5
    Subaru Outback 2017 2.5i Touring
    Verified Customer
    Oct 11, 2021

    Very smooth ride the first few weeks of driving. No winter conditions yet.

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