Oshawa, ON · Tire brand
General Tire Tires in Oshawa
General Tire tires in Oshawa are a straightforward recommendation for drivers who want continental engineering at a mid-tier price. 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
- $$
- Reviewed models
- 4
Driving conditions in Oshawa
Heavy lake-effect snow plus a lot of truck traffic — durability and snow traction both count. Most Oshawa drivers we fit are running pickups, work vehicles and family SUVs, and they spend their kilometres on Highway 401, 407, Simcoe Street and Taunton. Lake-effect squalls arrive fast and localized. Winter tires from December through March are strongly recommended.
- All-Terrain — a core strength of the General Tire range.
- Value — a core strength of the General Tire range.
- All-Season — a core strength of the General Tire range.
- Confirm load index and speed rating against your door-jamb placard before ordering; Oshawa fitments vary widely across pickups, work vehicles and family SUVs.
- Budget for mounting, balancing, new valve stems and a four-wheel alignment on top of the tire price.
Where to get it done
Limitless Tire Pickering
625 Kingston Rd, Pickering ON L1V 3N7
Mon–Fri 11am–6pm · Sat 9am–3pm
4.6 ★ · 300 Google reviews
roughly 20 minutes east on Highway 401.
Top picks for Oshawa
Grabber ATX
All-Terrain — Aggressive tread with 3PMSF snow rating.
Grabber APT
All-Terrain — Road-biased truck tire with a smooth ride.
AltiMAX RT45
Touring — Long-warranty all-season for commuters.
AltiMAX Arctic 12
Winter — Studdable winter tire for harsh climates.
General Tire in Oshawa: common questions
Are General Tire tires worth it in Oshawa?
Continental engineering at a mid-tier price. For Oshawa conditions — heavy lake-effect snow plus a lot of truck traffic — durability and snow traction both count. — that generally translates to solid all-round performance across the range. Lake-effect squalls arrive fast and localized. Winter tires from December through March are strongly recommended.
How much do General Tire tires cost in Oshawa?
General Tire sits in the $$ 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 Oshawa?
The closest Limitless Tire shop is Pickering — 625 Kingston Rd, Pickering ON, roughly 20 minutes east on Highway 401. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating across 300 reviews.
Which General Tire tire is best for winter driving in Oshawa?
Lake-effect squalls arrive fast and localized. Winter tires from December through March are strongly recommended. Look for the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol rather than an M+S marking — that's the rating that actually certifies severe-snow performance.