Scarborough, ON · Tire brand
General Tire Tires in Scarborough
Shopping General Tire tires around Scarborough? 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
- $$
- Reviewed models
- 4
Driving conditions in Scarborough
Lake-side squalls and bluff-side hills that turn slick well before the rest of the city. Most Scarborough drivers we fit are running family SUVs, sedans and work vans, and they spend their kilometres on Highway 401, the 404 and Kingston Road. Lake-effect squalls arrive fast and localized. Winter tires from December through March are strongly recommended.
- All-Terrain — a core strength of the General Tire range.
- Value — a core strength of the General Tire range.
- All-Season — a core strength of the General Tire range.
- Confirm load index and speed rating against your door-jamb placard before ordering; Scarborough fitments vary widely across family SUVs, sedans and work vans.
- Budget for mounting, balancing, new valve stems and a four-wheel alignment on top of the tire price.
Where to get it done
Limitless Tire North York
37 Kodiak Crescent Unit 16, North York ON M3J 3E5
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 9am–5pm
4.3 ★ · 518 Google reviews
a straight run west on the 401.
Top picks for Scarborough
Grabber ATX
All-Terrain — Aggressive tread with 3PMSF snow rating.
Grabber APT
All-Terrain — Road-biased truck tire with a smooth ride.
AltiMAX RT45
Touring — Long-warranty all-season for commuters.
AltiMAX Arctic 12
Winter — Studdable winter tire for harsh climates.
General Tire in Scarborough: common questions
Are General Tire tires worth it in Scarborough?
Continental engineering at a mid-tier price. For Scarborough conditions — lake-side squalls and bluff-side hills that turn slick well before the rest of the city. — that generally translates to solid all-round performance across the range. Lake-effect squalls arrive fast and localized. Winter tires from December through March are strongly recommended.
How much do General Tire tires cost in Scarborough?
General Tire sits in the $$ 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 Scarborough?
The closest Limitless Tire shop is North York — 37 Kodiak Crescent Unit 16, North York ON, a straight run west on the 401. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating across 518 reviews.
Which General Tire tire is best for winter driving in Scarborough?
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.