Got a set of four Altimax RT45 tires installed yesterday, 235/45 R17 sizes are kind of pricey $874 all in (mounted, balanced, installed and old tires thrown away) before rebates, $100 and $60 rebate cards on the way, we'll see if they show up in 6-8 weeks. So far so good after 24 hours Tires were made in Portugal (I wouldn't have guessed that) and got made about 5~6 months ago according to the sidewall info. I've also had decent luck with Sumitomo tires for budget tires. UTQG is really good for the General Altimax at 700 while the Nexen is only 460. The Falken is 720 but isn't made in a 235/45 R17 size.
I ran a set of Altimax tires for years and have no complaints. Like you said, they are on the expensive side and generally marketed as a high-tier option, not a budget option. Worth every penny though.
Got a set of four Altimax RT45 tires installed yesterday, 235/45 R17 sizes are kind of pricey $874 all in (mounted, balanced, installed and old tires thrown away) before rebates, $100 and $60 rebate cards on the way, we'll see if they show up in 6-8 weeks. So far so good after 24 hours Tires were made in Portugal (I wouldn't have guessed that) and got made about 5~6 months ago according to the sidewall info.
I've also had decent luck with Sumitomo tires for budget tires. UTQG is really good for the General Altimax at 700 while the Nexen is only 460. The Falken is 720 but isn't made in a 235/45 R17 size.
I ran a set of Altimax tires for years and have no complaints. Like you said, they are on the expensive side and generally marketed as a high-tier option, not a budget option. Worth every penny though.