General Tires — Safety & Complaint Data
Source: NHTSA — 1168 complaints
1,168
Total Complaints
50
Crashes
68
Injuries
8
Deaths
Treadwear Rating (How Long They Last)
NHTSA Uniform Tire Quality Grading (2024). Higher treadwear = longer lasting. A tire rated 400 should last twice as long as one rated 200.
518
Average Treadwear
320
Lowest
700
Highest
| Model | Treadwear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTIMAX RT43 H & V speed rated, 1 | 700 | A | A |
| ALTIMAX RT43 T speed rated, | 700 | A | B |
| GRABBER HTS60 S & T speed rated | 680 | A | B |
| GRABBER HTS60 H speed rated | 660 | A | A |
| GRABBER A/TX | 640 | A | B |
| GRABBER AT2 All P-metric | 640 | A | B |
| GRABBER HTS All P-metric | 640 | A | B |
| Altimax RT > 195 | 600 | A | A |
| GRABBER AT3 | 560 | A | A |
| AMERI*GS60 | 520 | A | B |
| GRABBER APT | 520 | A | B |
| AMERITRAC TR All P-metric | 500 | A | B |
| G-MAX AS-05 Load Index <= 103 | 500 | AA | A |
| G-MAX AS-05 Load Index >= 104 | 500 | A | A |
| GRABBER TR | 500 | A | B |
| GRABBER X3 | 500 | A | B |
| Altimax HP | 440 | A | A |
| Altimax RT < 185 | 440 | A | A |
| G-MAX Justice | 440 | AA | A |
| AMERITRAC All P-metric | 420 | B | B |
| GRABBER AW | 420 | B | B |
| EXCLAIM UHP | 380 | A | A |
| G-MAX RS | 360 | AA | A |
| Grabber UHP > 55 series | 360 | A | A |
| Grabber UHP < 50 series | 320 | A | A |
Failure Types
Most common failure modes reported for General tires.
Tread Separation
176
Blowout
71
Other Failure/Road Hazard
23
Tread Life
13
Bead/Sidewall Split
10
Traction
5
Tread/Sidewall Wear
3
Most Complained General Models
General (619)
Ameri-Trac (104)
Grabbers (86)
Grabber Aw (72)
Ameri 550 (42)
American (35)
Ameri-Gs60 (26)
23585R16 (18)
Grabber Ap (17)
Ameri-Tech (16)
Sample Complaints
"EXCESSIVE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS, GRINDING NOISES. TIRE FAILURE. TT"
"ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, EXPERIENCE PEDAL IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 50 MPH. TT"
"ALL OF THE TREAD OF THE TIRE BLEW OFF WHILE GOING 65MPH, RESULTING IN WANDERING OF THE VEHICLE. TT"
Extend Your Tire Life
With an average treadwear rating of 518, these are moderate-life tires. Regular rotation and proper inflation are key to maximizing their lifespan.
- Check tire pressure monthly and before long trips — underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure
- Rotate tires every 5,000-7,500 miles to ensure even wear
- Get a wheel alignment check annually and after hitting major potholes
- Inspect tread depth regularly — replace at 4/32 inch for wet weather safety
- Avoid rapid acceleration, hard braking, and sharp turns which accelerate wear
- Store seasonal tires in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and ozone sources
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Data source: NHTSA tire complaint data. Public domain.
Complaint counts reflect consumer-reported issues. See our disclaimers.
Data through: 2026-03-28