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Firestone WeatherGrip vs General Altimax Arctic — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 24 + 32 owner reviews. How we score

WeatherGrip is ahead, 65–59

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Category by category

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

  1. 64

    Dry

    WeatherGrip +7
    57
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAltimax Arctic
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online6351

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 65.7 (est.) + 40% × 62.6 = 64

    Altimax Arctic: 60% × 60.8 (est.) + 40% × 50.5 = 57

    No road tests of dry for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

    No road tests of dry for Altimax Arctic. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 69

    Wet

    WeatherGrip +7
    62
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAltimax Arctic
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online6960

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 69.4 (est.) + 40% × 69 = 69

    Altimax Arctic: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 59.8 = 62

    No road tests of wet for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

    No road tests of wet for Altimax Arctic. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 73

    Snow

    WeatherGrip +14
    59
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAltimax Arctic
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online7552

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 71.6 (est.) + 40% × 75 = 73

    Altimax Arctic: 60% × 63.8 (est.) + 40% × 51.6 = 59

    No road tests of snow for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

    No road tests of snow for Altimax Arctic. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 66

    Comfort

    WeatherGrip +6
    60
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAltimax Arctic
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online6351

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 62.9 = 66

    Altimax Arctic: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 50.8 = 60

    No road tests of comfort for WeatherGrip or Altimax Arctic. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 68

    Noise

    WeatherGrip +6
    62
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAltimax Arctic
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6954

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.9 = 68

    Altimax Arctic: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 62

    No road tests of noise for WeatherGrip or Altimax Arctic. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 55

    Treadwear

    Altimax Arctic +2
    57
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAltimax Arctic
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests55≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online5550

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 55.2 + 40% × 55.1 = 55

    Altimax Arctic: 60% × 60.8 (est.) + 40% × 50.1 = 57

    No road tests of treadwear for Altimax Arctic. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 61

    Handling (owners)

    WeatherGrip +12
    49
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripAltimax Arctic
    Reviews found online6149
Scores at a glance
CategoryFirestone WeatherGripGeneral Altimax Arctic
Relative Score 65 59
Dry 64 57
Wet 69 62
Snow 73 59
Comfort 66 60
Noise 68 62
Treadwear 55 57
Handling (owners) 61 49

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WeatherGrip

Altimax Arctic

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A WeatherGrip

Pros

  • Outstanding snow and winter weather traction
  • Confident wet weather and rain grip
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Faster tread wear due to the softer rubber compound
  • Noticeable drop in fuel economy (MPG)
  • Subpar dry pavement performance compared to dedicated summer or standard all-season tires
All owner themes in the WeatherGrip review

Tire B Altimax Arctic

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, slush, and ice
  • High value and affordable price point compared to premium competitors
  • Reliable wet and dry handling during cold weather months

Cons

  • Handling and responsiveness drop off compared to dedicated summer or all-season tires
  • Some users report accelerated wear once the tire reaches 50% tread life
  • Minor tendencies toward understeer during hard cornering
All owner themes in the Altimax Arctic review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Firestone WeatherGrip B · General Altimax Arctic
CategoryAll WeatherWinter Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available491
Rim diameters15″ – 19″17″
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG640 A A—
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Firestone WeatherGrip

General Altimax Arctic

Winner: Firestone WeatherGrip — better snow, handling and dry. Where the General Altimax Arctic is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 73 vs 59 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 61 vs 49 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 64 vs 57 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 69 vs 62 on wet.

Tire A · Firestone WeatherGrip
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WeatherGrip or Altimax Arctic?

Which is better in the wet, WeatherGrip or Altimax Arctic?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 69 vs 62 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WeatherGrip or Altimax Arctic?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 64 vs 57 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WeatherGrip or Altimax Arctic?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 73 vs 59 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WeatherGrip or Altimax Arctic?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 68 vs 62 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WeatherGrip or Altimax Arctic?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 66 vs 60 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WeatherGrip or Altimax Arctic?

Neither, by our numbers: 55 vs 57 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

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