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General Tire Tires in London
Shopping General Tire tires around London? Here's how the brand actually performs on local roads, and which lines are worth the money. Owned by Continental, General Tire delivers a lot of the same technology in the Grabber and AltiMAX lines for less money. The Grabber ATX is a widely recommended all-terrain for daily-driven trucks.
- Founded
- 1915
- Origin
- Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
- Price tier
- $$
- Reviewed models
- 4
Driving conditions in London
Squalls off Lake Huron bury the 401/402 corridor several times each winter. Most London drivers we fit are running pickups, family SUVs and student commuter cars, and they spend their kilometres on Highway 401, 402, Wellington and Veterans Memorial Parkway. This is real snowbelt territory. A dedicated winter set on a second rim package is the single biggest safety upgrade you can make.
- All-Terrain — a core strength of the General Tire range.
- Value — a core strength of the General Tire range.
- All-Season — a core strength of the General Tire range.
- Confirm load index and speed rating against your door-jamb placard before ordering; London fitments vary widely across pickups, family SUVs and student commuter cars.
- Budget for mounting, balancing, new valve stems and a four-wheel alignment on top of the tire price.
Where to get it done
Limitless Tire Burlington
4150 S Service Rd, Burlington ON L7L 4X5
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 9am–5pm
4.7 ★ · 310 Google reviews
a two-hour drive west on Highway 401.
Top picks for London
Grabber ATX
All-Terrain — Aggressive tread with 3PMSF snow rating.
Grabber APT
All-Terrain — Road-biased truck tire with a smooth ride.
AltiMAX RT45
Touring — Long-warranty all-season for commuters.
AltiMAX Arctic 12
Winter — Studdable winter tire for harsh climates.
General Tire in London: common questions
Are General Tire tires worth it in London?
Continental engineering at a mid-tier price. For London conditions — squalls off lake huron bury the 401/402 corridor several times each winter. — that generally translates to solid all-round performance across the range. This is real snowbelt territory. A dedicated winter set on a second rim package is the single biggest safety upgrade you can make.
How much do General Tire tires cost in London?
General Tire sits in the $$ bracket. Installed pricing depends on size, load rating and whether you need TPMS sensors or an alignment.
Where can I get General Tire tires installed near London?
The closest Limitless Tire shop is Burlington — 4150 S Service Rd, Burlington ON, a two-hour drive west on Highway 401. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating across 310 reviews.
Which General Tire tire is best for winter driving in London?
This is real snowbelt territory. A dedicated winter set on a second rim package is the single biggest safety upgrade you can make. Look for the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol rather than an M+S marking — that's the rating that actually certifies severe-snow performance.