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Bridgestone WeatherPeak vs General AltiMAX 365 AW — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 2 + 3 road tests and 383 + 89 owner reviews. How we score

AltiMAX 365 AW is ahead, 70–63

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Bridgestone WeatherPeak

WeatherPeak

All Weather

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Tests 54 · 2 tests Owners 69 · 383 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test (snow handling)

“Hey everyone, I’ve owned these tires from almost 5k miles. Had bought these at Costco. Honestly love them. My only complaint is I think I have tire rub. I feel the vibration and noise when there is 2 or more adults in the car. My tire is 225/65/17”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 45

    Dry

    AltiMAX 365 AW +12
    57
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherPeakAltiMAX 365 AW
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests3044
    Reviews found online6777

    WeatherPeak: 60% × 29.6 + 40% × 67.2 = 45

    AltiMAX 365 AW: 60% × 44.1 + 40% × 76.8 = 57

  2. 64

    Wet

    AltiMAX 365 AW +14
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherPeakAltiMAX 365 AW
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests5672
    Reviews found online7686

    WeatherPeak: 60% × 56.2 + 40% × 75.6 = 64

    AltiMAX 365 AW: 60% × 71.9 + 40% × 86 = 78

  3. 85

    Snow

    WeatherPeak +12
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherPeakAltiMAX 365 AW
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests91≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online7775

    WeatherPeak: 60% × 90.8 + 40% × 77.3 = 85

    AltiMAX 365 AW: 60% × 72.2 (est.) + 40% × 74.6 = 73

    No road tests of snow for AltiMAX 365 AW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

  4. 71

    Comfort

    AltiMAX 365 AW +1
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherPeakAltiMAX 365 AW
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online7173

    WeatherPeak: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 71.3 = 71

    AltiMAX 365 AW: 40% × 69.9 (est.) + 60% × 73.3 = 72

    No road tests of comfort for WeatherPeak or AltiMAX 365 AW. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 70

    Noise

    Level
    70
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherPeakAltiMAX 365 AW
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7476

    WeatherPeak: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 73.9 = 70

    AltiMAX 365 AW: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 75.8 = 70

    No road tests of noise for WeatherPeak or AltiMAX 365 AW. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 61

    Treadwear

    AltiMAX 365 AW +13
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherPeakAltiMAX 365 AW
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 63 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online5779

    WeatherPeak: 60% × 63 (est.) + 40% × 57.3 = 61

    AltiMAX 365 AW: 60% × 70.6 (est.) + 40% × 78.9 = 74

    No road tests of treadwear for WeatherPeak. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

    No road tests of treadwear for AltiMAX 365 AW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 63

    Handling (owners)

    AltiMAX 365 AW +10
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherPeakAltiMAX 365 AW
    Reviews found online6373
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone WeatherPeak vs General AltiMAX 365 AW: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone WeatherPeakGeneral AltiMAX 365 AW
Relative Score 63 70
Dry 45 57
Wet 64 78
Snow 85 73
Comfort 71 72
Noise 70 70
Treadwear 61 74
Handling (owners) 63 73

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AltiMAX 365 AW

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryWeatherPeakAltiMAX 365 AWΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 86% #5/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test 85% #27/32 · 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 84% #5/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test 86% #26/32 · 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #4/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test #28/32 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A WeatherPeak

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in snow, slush, and winter weather conditions
  • Quiet and smooth ride quality on the highway
  • Reliable handling and braking performance on wet roads

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear and lower longevity than advertised
  • Handling issues, tracking problems, or shimmying on grooved highways
  • Slight decrease in fuel economy (MPG) reported by some drivers
All owner themes in the WeatherPeak review

Tire B AltiMAX 365 AW

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in snow, slush, and ice
  • Surprisingly quiet and smooth ride quality for an all-weather tire
  • Strong wet-weather performance with resistance to hydroplaning

Cons

  • Noticeable reduction in fuel economy (approximately 10% to 15%)
  • Vague steering response or dry-road squirm during the initial break-in period
  • Occasional reports of increased road noise or 'rumble' on certain vehicles
All owner themes in the AltiMAX 365 AW review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Bridgestone WeatherPeak

Mixed

Community opinion on the Bridgestone WeatherPeak is largely divided. Drivers praise the tire for its wet traction, snow performance, comfortable ride, and low initial road noise compared to stock tires. However, many users report significant concerns regarding premature tread wear, dry rotting or cracking, noise increases over time, and notable drops in fuel/EV efficiency.

r/tires ·12 upvotes ·2023-01-13

“Bridgestone Weatherpeaks on a stock 18' Outback. Love them already I'm writing this because I haven't seen a review of the tires on my car yet..and I figure why not. I'll update after I've driven in heavy snows..... I've driven about 200 miles on my new Weatherpeaks on my stock Subaru Outback. Unfortunately I missed a heavy snow event (tires took a long time to ship). But today was heavy rain all day and 40-50 F. I was shocked with how good the tires performed in the downpour. On very wet roads with massive puddles, the Weatherpeaks felt like my old tires did on completely dry roads. (With that said, my old tires didn't need to be replaced quite yet. They had some life left, but with winter coming up I felt it was a good time to get some new ones....) Grip was fantastic. No slipping at all. Even when I hit really large puddles at speed I didn't hydroplane.. definitely would have with the Duelers. .. The tires do feel slightly "softer" in the turns when its dry than the stock tires (Dueler HP's) but they still feel great...and are a much smoother and quieter ride overall. Even on dry roads I feel like the car has better control. I haven't really been keeping track of MPG yet, but nothing that has caught my attention yet.”

subaruoutback.org ·2026-01-31

“installed Weatherpeaks on m y '19 Touring at 36,000, April 2024 ; nice & quiet for the first 4,000 miles; turn-in less sharp than the oem Duellers which reduced the tendency to oversteer - (a good thing) Yikes - at 4,000 miles use (40,000 odo) they became NOISY - sound like driving on dedicated Snow Tires ; GODAWFUL FOR HIGHWAY TOURING - tried 3 Rotations over the next 10,000 mi - NO IMPROVEMENT in noise - Last Week - at 14,000 use (8/32 tread remaining) one tire got a road hazard "blister' & needed to be replaced (Now COSTCO no longer sells them & can't won't honor warranty) ..." just buy 4 new tires , please " p.s. COSTCO still put the "blistered" tire onto my car on Left Frt - so apparently it was not seen as a huge hazard to them ??? so, January 2026 , i decided to replace WITH PRIMACY TOURING a/s - YIKES constant road NOISE is even worse than the Weatherpeaks !!! even in a parking lot & smooth city streets Will probably put the Weatherpeaks back on cuz i get still get one (10/32 new) from America's Tire”

r/subaru ·1 upvote ·2025-03-24

“Bridgestone Weatherpeak worth more than Michelin Pilot sport all season? Finally it's that time - new tires :( I happen to live close enough to costco, so I'm leaning toward getting tires from them. I was looking at Bridgestone Weatherpeak, because i've been using Bridgestone tires for as long as I can remember, but I saw michelin pilot sport all season 4 for roughly $100 cheaper (for 4). I don't mind spending more if it's worth the extra cost. Just for some info. it's a 2019 impreza, and I live near Seattle. Not a lot of snow, but mostly rain. lots of rain. We have a separate car that we drive for more rugged weather and train.”

Top themes
#Wet and rain traction#Snow and winter grip#Premature tread wear#Road noise and comfort#EV efficiency drop#Costco pricing and rebates#Comparison to CrossClimate 2

Based on 82 community posts

Tire B

General AltiMAX 365 AW

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone WeatherPeak B · General AltiMAX 365 AW
CategoryAll WeatherAll Weather
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6252
Rim diameters15″ – 22″15″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″11/32″
UTQG700 A A - B540 - 640 A A
Treadwear warranty70,000 mi60,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Black LetteringBlack Side Wall
Max pressure44 - 51 psi51 psi
Sizes in common4545

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone WeatherPeak

General AltiMAX 365 AW

Winner: General AltiMAX 365 AW — better wet, treadwear and dry. Pick the Bridgestone WeatherPeak if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

General AltiMAX 365 AW scores 78 vs 64 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

General AltiMAX 365 AW scores 74 vs 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Bridgestone WeatherPeak scores 85 vs 73 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

General AltiMAX 365 AW scores 57 vs 45 on dry.

Tire A · Bridgestone WeatherPeak
Tire B · General AltiMAX 365 AW

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WeatherPeak or AltiMAX 365 AW?

Which is better in the wet, WeatherPeak or AltiMAX 365 AW?

General AltiMAX 365 AW, 78 vs 64 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WeatherPeak or AltiMAX 365 AW?

General AltiMAX 365 AW, 57 vs 45 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WeatherPeak or AltiMAX 365 AW?

Bridgestone WeatherPeak, 85 vs 73 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WeatherPeak or AltiMAX 365 AW?

Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 70 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, WeatherPeak or AltiMAX 365 AW?

Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 72 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, WeatherPeak or AltiMAX 365 AW?

General AltiMAX 365 AW, 74 vs 61 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology