General Altimax Arctic 12

The General Altimax Arctic 12 is a Premium Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tyre review data from 2 tyre reviews averaging 84% over 50,500 miles driven, and 1 tests with an average result of 7th.

Dry Grip 70%
Wet Grip 85%
Road Feedback 80%
Handling 65%
Wear 100%
Comfort 70%
Buy again 95%
Snow Grip 95%
Ice Grip 95%

The Altimax Arctic 12 is unranked of 69 Winter Premium Touring tyres.

Tests Included

1

Best Result

7th

Worst Result

7th

Average Result

7th

Latest Tyre Test Results

2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test
7th of 17 tyres
  • The General Altimax Arctic 12 scores high among other winter/snow tire options in most of tests. Its Excellent ratings for snow and ice are on a par for the category, but it's quieter than most alternatives.
View Full Test >>

Sorry, we don't currently have any label data for the General Altimax Arctic 12

Questions and Answers for the General Altimax Arctic 12

Ask a question
Sorry, we don't currently have any questions and answers for the General Altimax Arctic 12. Why not submit a question to our tyre experts using the form below!
Ask a question

We will never publish or share your email address

capatha

To verify you're human please type the word you see in the box below.

Have you driven on the General Altimax Arctic 12 tyre?

Have YOU got experience with the General Altimax Arctic 12? Help millions of other tyre buyers

Review your General Altimax Arctic 12 >

Latest General Altimax Arctic 12 Reviews

Given 89% while driving a Infiniti G37 (225/55 R17) on mostly town for 500 spirited miles
I’ve been using the General Tire Altimax Arctic 12 (studded ) this winter, and they’ve been a game-changer in harsh conditions. The **traction on ice and packed snow is outstanding**, giving me confidence even on slippery roads. The studs really help with stability, especially when braking or cornering on black ice.

One thing that really impressed me is the **wet traction in cold temperatures**. Unlike some winter tires that can feel slippery in slushy or rainy conditions, these handle wet roads **very well**, maintaining control and grip.

In deep snow, they also perform impressively, keeping the car stable and predictable. One downside is that, like most studded tires, they are **noisy on dry pavement**. However, that’s a small trade-off for the **safety and performance they provide** in extreme winter conditions.

Overall, if you need **serious winter traction** with **great wet performance in the cold**, the **Altimax Arctic 12 (studded)** is a solid choice. Just be prepared for some road noise on clear days!
Helpful 0 - tyre reviewed on March 30, 2025
Given 79% while driving a Subaru Impreza (195/65 R15) on mostly motorways for 50,000 average miles
This is a pretty good snow tire. It's a bit noisy on the road, and dry and wet grip are not as good as a dedicated summer, or all season tire. Snow and ice are almost as good as a blizzak, but they will last me 4 seasons, rather than the 2 out of a blizzak. There is a fair amount of road noise, and the rolling resistance is fairly high, i see about a 10% decrease in gas mileage.
Helpful 54 - tyre reviewed on December 1, 2022
Look after your tyres, check out our favourite tyre inflation tools!