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scape
05-22-2009, 09:28 AM
I am looking at these and thinking, I've never heard of this company-- and it's got the name general which to me sounds like generic haha.
Has anyone had these types of tires before? They are cheaper than many tires, and weigh quite a bit less, while having great treadlife. The reviews I read are almost all 50/50 on this type of tire...any input would be great.
Crandall
05-22-2009, 09:37 AM
I have them at the moment. They're decent for the price.
MUSKOKA800
05-22-2009, 12:08 PM
General is made by Continental.
I'm interested in the UHP's as well. Partly because they're readily available here in Canada at CTC. Most of the other eco-priced tires are rare to find here.
Plus they're a summer only performance tire. None of this 3-season nonsence.
I run steelies and winter specific boots when the seasons turn.
marcus
05-22-2009, 01:17 PM
i was gonna go for this tomorrow..ordering rims and this tires with it..

hows the ride and noise..
Crandall
05-22-2009, 11:01 PM
i was gonna go for this tomorrow..ordering rims and this tires with it..

hows the ride and noise..

Depending on the size they can be a little noisy at highway speeds (I run 215/40/17 so it might just be because of the size). They handle decent and are good in the rain as well.

Like I said for the price you pay they are a decent tire.
scape
05-25-2009, 03:17 PM
they are significantly less in weight than most other tires, which is the major buying reason for me. still undetermined, cannot find any local retailers with toyo's either ;(
Morgan
05-25-2009, 04:08 PM
I have them in a 205/50/15 and love them. I have separate wheels and tires for autox but the grip is decent and for a year of hard driving they still have several months left. Great in the rain and they are fairly quiet. For the money you could buy something better all round but I got mine for close to $52/ea and would probably buy another set when these wear out - oh and they are directional if that matters to you...

General is a pretty common brand in tires and tirerack carries a ton of different models.
marcus
05-25-2009, 04:21 PM
Depending on the size they can be a little noisy at highway speeds (I run 215/40/17 so it might just be because of the size). They handle decent and are good in the rain as well.

Like I said for the price you pay they are a decent tire.

i was ready to get it but dealer cancelled relationship with drag wheels..didnt order..*sigh*