Do you want your favorite light truck to handle everything that is thrown at it with ease? You can achieve this by installing General AmeriTrac TR tires that are manufactured using a tough tread compound. This symmetrical, all-terrain tire can provide grip in dry, wet, and light winter conditions, and comes with a high ply rating of 10, enabling it to retain shape while carrying heavy weights. General tires are part of Continental AG, and have a manufacturing facility in the US. General Tire has many achievements in the US, including the revolutionization of tire manufacturing through General Balloon Jumbos in the 1920s, and the world’s largest tire testing track in 1959 in Texas. Learn more about the tire in question here by reading the General AmeriTrac TR review below.

Features and Benefits

One of the major reasons for a high General AmeriTrac TR rating is performance, with the highway tire sporting a cut and chip-resistant compound for handling rough gravel roads. The special tread pattern ensures stability while in light off-road situations. It is an all-terrain tire that provides grip throughout the year. Here’s a look at its major features and benefits:

• Resistant to cuts and chips- The tire is made using a special damage-resistant compound that enhances tread life through resistance to cuts and chips.
• High load carrying capacity- This tire has a Load Index of 2679 pounds, and features a reinforced construction for enhanced strength.
• Wet traction and hydroplaning prevention- Open shoulders and wide grooves on this tire remove slush, water, and melting snow from the tread to enhance wet traction and prevent hydroplaning.
• On and off-road grip- The special tread pattern here is responsible for great on- and off-road grip.
• Quiet tire- A computer-designed tread is responsible for low noise
• Rated for Mud and Snow- This tire has been rated as capable of handling mud and snow, showcasing the M+S sign.

Pros and Cons

If you need all-season versatility and traction in all types of weather for your truck or SUV, then the General AmeriTrac TR could be your tire. Constant road contact ensures vehicle stability and even tread wear here. We found the following pros and cons for the AmeriTrac TR:

Pros

• Even tread wear
• Provides consistent traction in dry, wet, and light winter conditions.
• Great wet traction thanks to hydroplaning resistance
• Can be used throughout the year
• Quiet and comfortable over long distances

Cons

• No limited manufacturer tread life warranty
• Available in very limited sizes
• Cannot handle heavy snow
• Off-road performance, while solid, could be better

SimpleTire’s view on General AmeriTrac TR tires

The General Ameritrac TR is a great option for drivers that need all-season adaptability and traction in every condition, plus light off-road maneuverability. It was created to replace Original Equipment, but it's also a fantastic option for anyone looking for performance, minimal noise, and even wear. With long-lasting materials and sidewalls that combine form and function, General tires like the AmeriTrac TR are built to last. During long rides that were part of this General AmeriTrac TR tire review, we experienced great comfort and quietness. It is priced similar to the Kumho Crugen HT51, its top competitor.

Vehicles the General AmeriTrac TR is an OEM tire for

Regardless of where you wish to go or how you wish to live, General Tire can accommodate your needs. Many of the AmeriTrac TR tires are available as OEM fitments. Here’s a look at the vehicles on which it is available as an OEM tire:

• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
• RAM 3500 Laramie 4X2 (DRW)
• Ford F-150 Tremor
• GMC Canyon Z71 SL
• Dodge RAM 3500 ST 4X4 Reg. Cab (DRW)

Vehicles the General AmeriTrac TR is a good replacement tire for

Other than OEM fitments, these tires can also be installed as replacements. If you own one of the following vehicles, you’re in luck:

• Chevrolet Colorado
• Ford F-250
• GMC Sierra 3500 HD
• Cadillac Escalade
• Jeep Wrangler
• Toyota 4Runner