EXCLAIM HPX (AS)
EXCLAIM HPX (AS) all-season tires offer optimum handling characteristics on dry and wet surfaces. Thanks to a number of technologies used, these tires perform well even in light snow. In the US, the Exclaim HPX range of tires was only available at Walmart service centers. In other countries, this rubber comes in limited quantities, but you can still buy it.
About the manufacturer
General Tire is one of the oldest American car tire manufacturers. The company was founded in 1915 and since then has been producing only tires and related products. To improve the quality of its products and to enter the European market, the company decided to merge with the German concern Continental AG. However, despite close cooperation with the Germans, all that General Tire does is solid and high-quality American products.
About tires in general
EXCLAIM HPX (AS) are symmetrical non-directional tires designed for passenger cars. This rubber is the best choice for use on roads with a normal hard surface. EXCLAIM HPX (AS) tires are designed for normal operation over a wide temperature range. To do this, the manufacturer tested its products in different climatic zones, starting from California and ending with Alaska.
The need to develop this model was driven by the ever-growing demand for all-season tires and General Tire has gone to great lengths to provide customers with ideal performance. The first tires in this range went on sale in 2017 and have remained in demand and popular ever since.
About construction
As already mentioned, the tires have a symmetrical non-directional tread pattern. The diagonally located tread grooves effectively divert loose snow and meltwater from the contact patch between rubber and road surface. This excludes aquaplaning, skidding when braking, and slipping at the start. The tread pattern for the tires in this line has been selected empirically and experimentally.
It is known that all-season tires are significantly inferior to seasonal tires in terms of predictability and control accuracy. But this does not apply to the General Exclaim HPX A/S - these tires perfectly keep the car not only on snow but also on ice. The design feature of these tires is a stiff center rib and slightly more flexible sidewalls. This design allows you to maintain directional stability, both when driving in a straight line and when cornering.
The tires are tubeless and equipped with dense weaving for better puncture resistance. Despite the dense reinforcement, the tire weight is low due to the composite reinforcement used.
About the composition
To ensure optimum tire performance, a proprietary compound containing high-quality rubber is used in the production. The composition also includes composite inclusions and silica fillers. Thanks to its optimal composition, the tire can operate over a wide temperature range. What's more, this rubber compound makes the tires both abrasion resistant and provides sufficient friction. This, in turn, makes the tires you buy more durable, and the car more manageable and safer.
About technologies
General Exclaim HPX A/S is a modern and therefore technologically advanced tire, in the production of which numerous progressive developments have been applied.
Among the particularly important technologies, we note:
- SmartMonitor Technology is a visually identifiable wear indicator. As the indicators wear off, it can be understood that the rubber needs to be replaced.
- Visual Alignment Indicator is a visually distinguishable indicator of the uniformity of tread wear. Judging from the way the indicator is evenly erased, you can determine whether the wheels need balancing or not.
- StabiliTreadTM Technology - This proprietary technology expands the contact patch with more elastic sidewalls. Thanks to the increased contact patch, the tire's running surface is less wearing while the vehicle's handling is improved.
- The increased rigidity of the center rib provides directional stability, regardless of whether the road surface is dry or wet.
- Diagonal tread grooves provide high traction whatever the season.
- The special tread pattern throws snow away from the contact patch of rubber and asphalt. In addition, it contributes to the self-cleaning of the tires, which is especially important when driving outside the city.
About standard sizes
The model line of General Exclaim HPX A / S tires is represented by a wide range of standard sizes:
R17 235/55 R17 99W
R17 225/55 R17 97V
R17 225/50 R17 94V
R17 225/45 R17 94V
R17 215/55 R17 94V
R17 215/50 R17 95V
R17 215/45 R17 91W
R17 205/50 R17 93V
R16 205/60 R16 92V
R16 205/55 R16 91V
The list shows that this range has enough sizes to fit most passenger cars.
Anyway, when ordering these tires, make sure in advance that they are the right size for your car. If you don't find the size you need, don't be discouraged, as there are other model lines of all-season tires in the General Tire product range, and you can certainly find the right one.
Benefits
As already mentioned, the General Exclaim HPX A / S is a modern high-tech tire. The use of advanced technologies in the production of this rubber has provided a number of operational advantages, among which we note the following points.
- Reasonable cost - these tires demonstrate the optimal combination of high quality and affordable price.
- Acoustic comfort - almost all buyers of this rubber note that the cabin has become quieter, which means more comfortable.
- Quicker start and shorter braking distances - this is due to better rubber grip on the road surface. This is an important advantage if the vehicle is used during the cold season.
- Excellent traction regardless of weather and temperature conditions - this advantage is also provided by the good grip of rubber and road surface.
- Clean rubber - the tread is designed in such a way that the rubber self-cleans when dirty. Dirt literally flies out of the tread and the tire stays clean.
- Reliability and durability - due to the special composition, the rubber will last 1.5-2 times longer than other tires presented in the same price segment.
- Ease of use - indicators of the degree of wear and uniformity of wear are used in the tire, and therefore you will know in advance when you need to contact the tire service.
Let's summarize
General Exclaim HPX A/S is a quality modern tubeless tire designed for all-season use. The tires featured in this range are designed for most passenger cars, including entry-level sports cars.
Taking into account the excellent handling and long service life of these tires, combined with reasonable prices, we responsibly recommend General Exclaim HPX A/S to purchase. Make sure your car and its tires match and buy with confidence - they're worth it!