Replacement for General Altimax RT-43

[Picky1]

I have the RT-43’s on two out of my three cars and one of them is due for a tire replacement (225/45/18 V) in the very near future. The General’s have been a great bang for the buck tire and perform decently in most instances.

My question is are they still the go-to tire since they have been out for a fairly long time, or has something better come along at or around the same price point?

 

[CheezWhiz]

just got these for my wife’s subaru and my research suggested they were still the best bang for the buck in her tire size, i think 225/60r17.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

The R43 is still popular on here

Is winter/snow performance important? Do you use separate tires for winter?

 

[Rand]

knowing if its 3 season or 4 season use would be key to recommending a tire.

There are some that do better in the winter, but if you already run winter tires thats not really important.

 

[Propflux01]

If you stay with the RT, which one, the "T", "H", or "V"..?

 

[Picky1]

The R43 is still popular on here

Is winter/snow performance important? Do you use separate tires for winter?

4 season tire for my Subaru

 

[Picky1]

If you stay with the RT, which one, the "T", "H", or "V"..?

225/45/18 V speed

 

[Picky1]

knowing if its 3 season or 4 season use would be key to recommending a tire.

There are some that do better in the winter, but if you already run winter tires thats not really important.

4 Season tire for my Subaru

 

[slacktide_bitog]

4 season tire for my Subaru

In that case, you should consider 3-peak all-season tires. General just came out with the Altimax 365AW earlier this year. It is available in the size you need

 

[Propflux01]

225/45/18 V speed

I understand a difference between the three. I had the "H" but I have heard the 'T" is the softest ride.

 

[Skippy722]

I liked the RT-43’s on my rear wheel drive 300, I was very impressed with the snow traction of them. However, I put BFGoodrich Advantage TA Sport LT’s on my minivan and I’m even more impressed by those, turned my FWD minivan into a tank in the snow. They have a wet traction of B, but they’re no worse than any other tire I’ve experienced in wet weather.

 

[Rand]

Connecticut, eh I'd definitely be maximizing my winter traction with a choice from the new(ish) all weather tire category.