General Exclaim, UHP tires any good? - Toyota Yaris Forums

scape · 05-22-2009, 08:28 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, 08:37 AM

I have them at the moment. They're decent for the price.

MUSKOKA800 · 05-22-2009, 11:08 AM

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, 12:17 PM

i was gonna go for this tomorrow..ordering rims and this tires with it..

hows the ride and noise..

Crandall · 05-22-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus

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, 02:17 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, 03:08 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, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crandall

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*

05-22-2009, 08:28 AM	#1
scape View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Posts: 388	General Exclaim, UHP tires any good? 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.

05-22-2009, 08:37 AM	#2
Crandall H8R View User's Garage Drives: 08 White RS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No Funswick Posts: 324	I have them at the moment. They're decent for the price. __________________ \|No\|one\|cares\|about\|your\|mods\|

05-22-2009, 11:08 AM	#3
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	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. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

05-25-2009, 03:08 PM	#7
Morgan View User's Garage Drives: 07 MM LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 504	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. __________________

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marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	i was gonna go for this tomorrow..ordering rims and this tires with it.. hows the ride and noise..

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scape View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Posts: 388	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 ;(