General Tire has launched its latest and improved Altimax One and Altimax One S family car tyres which together fit wheel sizes from 15 to 20 inches and cover cars from popular superminis such as the VW Polo and Ford Fiesta through to executive saloons such as the Mercedes-Benz C Class.

Carrying on from the earlier Altimax Comfort and Altimax Sport, the new tyres feature a variety of improvements resulting in much better EU performance ratings. The majority of the initial range of 49 sizes are ‘B’ rated for wet weather grip and ‘C’ for rolling resistance and fuel efficiency. The speed ratings go up to 186 mph. The Altimax One features a three-groove tread pattern, designed to deliver precise handling and safe braking in dry conditions and in wet conditions the large number of gripping edges give drivers better traction. During the launch phase, the Altimax One will be available in 12 sizes for rims from 15 inches, including fitments for popular compact models such as the Vauxhall Corsa and Renault Clio. The Altimax One S has a four-groove tread pattern, designed to fit higher performance sizes and the design makes for better water dispersal at higher speeds. The Altimax One S will initially be available in 37 sizes for rims from 15 to 20 inches and covers a broad selection of vehicles from compact to mid-size high performance models such as from a VW Golf to a Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Both feature General Tire’s unique Visual Alignment Indicator (VAI) and Replacement Tire Monitor (RTM) technology. The VAI allows the vehicle owner to check for wheel misalignment, reducing the risk of premature tyre wear. These indicators can be found on the perimeter of the tyre and are identifiable by two short sipes on the shoulders of the tyre. Uneven wear of these sipes indicate an issue with the alignment. The RTM shows when the tyre is reaching its minimum tread depth, appearing as the inscription Replacement Tyre Monitor and as the tread wears away Replace Tyre will appear. Since 1987 General Tire has been part of the Continental corporation.