Tests 64 · 1 test Owners 69 · 33 reviews
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General Altimax Arctic 12 vs Laufenn I Fit Ice — 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 1 + 0 road tests and 33 + 8 owner reviews. How we score
Altimax Arctic 12 is ahead, 65–58
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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.
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49
Dry
I Fit Ice +958Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic 12 I Fit Ice Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 47 ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 53 52 Altimax Arctic 12: 60% × 47.2 + 40% × 52.9 = 49
I Fit Ice: 60% × 61.4 (est.) + 40% × 52.1 = 58
No road tests of dry for I Fit Ice. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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68
Wet
Altimax Arctic 12 +1058Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic 12 I Fit Ice Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 66 ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 72 53 Altimax Arctic 12: 60% × 65.9 + 40% × 72.3 = 68
I Fit Ice: 60% × 61.1 (est.) + 40% × 53.2 = 58
No road tests of wet for I Fit Ice. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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76
Snow
Altimax Arctic 12 +1165Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic 12 I Fit Ice Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 74 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 80 62 Altimax Arctic 12: 60% × 74 + 40% × 79.8 = 76
I Fit Ice: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 61.8 = 65
No road tests of snow for I Fit Ice. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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65
Comfort
Altimax Arctic 12 +857Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic 12 I Fit Ice Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 69 ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 62 52 Altimax Arctic 12: 40% × 68.8 + 60% × 62 = 65
I Fit Ice: 40% × 65.2 (est.) + 60% × 51.5 = 57
No road tests of comfort for I Fit Ice. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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68
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic 12 I Fit Ice Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 72 – Reviews found online 63 – Altimax Arctic 12: 60% × 72.3 + 40% × 62.7 = 68
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71
Treadwear
Altimax Arctic 12 +2249Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic 12 I Fit Ice Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 56 (est.) Reviews found online 74 38 Altimax Arctic 12: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 73.8 = 71
I Fit Ice: 60% × 56.3 (est.) + 40% × 37.8 = 49
No road tests of treadwear for Altimax Arctic 12. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for I Fit Ice. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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65
Handling (owners)
Altimax Arctic 12 +1748Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic 12 I Fit Ice Reviews found online 65 48
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Altimax Arctic 12 | Laufenn I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 58 |
| Dry | 49 | 58 |
| Wet | 68 | 58 |
| Snow | 76 | 65 |
| Comfort | 65 | 57 |
| Noise | 68 | – |
| Treadwear | 71 | 49 |
| Handling (owners) | 65 | 48 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Altimax Arctic 12
58
/ 100
I Fit Ice
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, General Altimax Arctic 12 finished ahead 1 times and Laufenn I Fit Ice 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Altimax Arctic 12 | I Fit Ice | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/17 | #16/17 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test · 215/60 R16 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Altimax Arctic 12
Pros
- Outstanding grip and traction in heavy snow, slush, and ice
- Excellent value and affordable price point compared to premium winter tires
- Impressive tread life and long-term durability across multiple winter seasons
Cons
- Noticeable road noise, which can increase as the tires wear
- Slightly soft, squishy, or vague handling characteristics on dry pavement
- Higher rolling resistance resulting in a minor decrease in fuel economy
Tire B I Fit Ice
Pros
- Excellent traction and braking on compacted snow, deep snow, and ice
- High value and budget-friendly price point
- Surprisingly quiet and smooth ride for some users in cold conditions
Cons
- Poor grip and dangerous slippage on wet roads and rain
- Excessive road noise and humming
- Subpar dry handling and soft feel during warmer temperatures
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Altimax Arctic 12 | B · Laufenn I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 38 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
General Altimax Arctic 12
58
/ 100
Laufenn I Fit Ice
Winner: General Altimax Arctic 12 — better treadwear, handling and snow. Pick the Laufenn I Fit Ice if dry matters most to you. Laufenn I Fit Ice rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 8 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
General Altimax Arctic 12 scores 71 vs 49 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General Altimax Arctic 12 scores 65 vs 48 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
General Altimax Arctic 12 scores 76 vs 65 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General Altimax Arctic 12 scores 68 vs 58 on wet.
Tire A · General Altimax Arctic 12
Tire B · Laufenn I Fit Ice
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Altimax Arctic 12 or I Fit Ice?
Which is better in the wet, Altimax Arctic 12 or I Fit Ice?
General Altimax Arctic 12, 68 vs 58 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Altimax Arctic 12 or I Fit Ice?
Laufenn I Fit Ice, 58 vs 49 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Altimax Arctic 12 or I Fit Ice?
General Altimax Arctic 12, 76 vs 65 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, Altimax Arctic 12 or I Fit Ice?
General Altimax Arctic 12, 65 vs 57 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Altimax Arctic 12 or I Fit Ice?
General Altimax Arctic 12, 71 vs 49 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