General tires are a product of Continental, a German tire maker that is one of the world’s largest. Continental bought the American company in 1987. General began as a manufacturer of replacement tires for cars and trucks, and later entered the original equipment market. It continues to produce a wide range of tires.

Among it lines are passenger car and minivan tires, the G-Max AS-03, a directional tire rated W for speed (168 miles per hour); the Grabber HTS, an all-season radial rated Q (100 mph), S (112) or T (118); and Altimax RT43, an all-season radial with built-in alignment indicators, rated T or H (130). Performance tires encompass the AS-03 and Grabber UHP, an SUV tire rated V (up to 149 miles per hour) or W (168) for speed. Other pickup/SUV lines are the Grabber HTS 60, rated R (106), S, T or H; Grabber, a Q-rated off-road tire in C, D and E load ranges; a mud and terrain tire in C and E load ranges; and the Grabber AT2, in standard, C, D and E load ranges, and Q, S and T speed ratings. Winter lines comprise the Altimax Arctic, for passenger vehicle, and Grabber Arctic LT for trucks and SUVs, both studdable.