Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 11 reviews
General AltiMAX RT looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
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General AltiMAX RT vs Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS — 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 0 + 2 road tests and 11 + 452 owner reviews. How we score
Potenza RE 71RS is ahead, 74–65
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Tests 78 · 2 tests Owners 69 · 452 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test (wet handling (tester's mark))
“Drove my GR86 coast to coast on pre-thrashed 200tw tires in 3.5 days AMA 2024 GR86 Premium performance package mt Bridgestone Potenza RE-71rs tires Car had 24,000ish miles and now has 27,000ish”
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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65
Dry
Potenza RE 71RS +1782Why this score
Source AltiMAX RT Potenza RE 71RS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 76 Reviews found online 63 92 AltiMAX RT: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 62.8 = 65
Potenza RE 71RS: 60% × 76 + 40% × 92.1 = 82
No road tests of dry for AltiMAX RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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66
Wet
Potenza RE 71RS +1278Why this score
Source AltiMAX RT Potenza RE 71RS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 85 Reviews found online 65 67 AltiMAX RT: 60% × 67.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 66
Potenza RE 71RS: 60% × 85 + 40% × 66.8 = 78
No road tests of wet for AltiMAX RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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61
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source AltiMAX RT Potenza RE 71RS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) – Reviews found online 55 – AltiMAX RT: 60% × 64.8 (est.) + 40% × 54.8 = 61
No road tests of snow for AltiMAX RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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62
Comfort
AltiMAX RT +260Why this score
Source AltiMAX RT Potenza RE 71RS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 71 Reviews found online 59 52 AltiMAX RT: 40% × 67.2 (est.) + 60% × 58.8 = 62
Potenza RE 71RS: 40% × 71.1 + 60% × 52.1 = 60
No road tests of comfort for AltiMAX RT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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65
Noise
Level65Why this score
Source AltiMAX RT Potenza RE 71RS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 67 Reviews found online 63 63 AltiMAX RT: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 62.7 = 65
Potenza RE 71RS: 60% × 66.6 + 40% × 63.4 = 65
No road tests of noise for AltiMAX RT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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63
Treadwear
AltiMAX RT +657Why this score
Source AltiMAX RT Potenza RE 71RS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 62 52 AltiMAX RT: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 61.5 = 63
Potenza RE 71RS: 60% × 61 (est.) + 40% × 51.5 = 57
No road tests of treadwear for AltiMAX RT. 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 Potenza RE 71RS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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63
Handling (owners)
Potenza RE 71RS +2386Why this score
Source AltiMAX RT Potenza RE 71RS Reviews found online 63 86
Scores at a glance
| Category | General AltiMAX RT | Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 74 |
| Dry | 65 | 82 |
| Wet | 66 | 78 |
| Snow | 61 | – |
| Comfort | 62 | 60 |
| Noise | 65 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 57 |
| Handling (owners) | 63 | 86 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
65
/ 100
AltiMAX RT
74
/ 100
Potenza RE 71RS
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A AltiMAX RT
Pros
- Affordable price point offering high value
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality suitable for large sedans
- Reliable all-around traction in both wet and dry conditions
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather performance reported by some users
- Premature tread wear down to 30,000 miles in isolated experiences
Tire B Potenza RE 71RS
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and rapid warm-up characteristics.
- Highly predictable and communicative at the limit, allowing for easy recovery.
- Improved on-road refinement, noise levels, and comfort compared to its predecessor.
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, especially when used aggressively on track or heavy vehicles.
- Tendency to become 'greasy' or lose peak grip during extended track sessions.
- Stiff sidewalls can make mounting the tires onto rims difficult.
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
General AltiMAX RT
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS
Community sentiment toward the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers praising its high grip levels, responsive turn-in, and improved refinement over the older RE-71R. Discussions frequently center around track and autocross setups, optimal hot tire pressures, clearance pricing, and its streetability regarding road noise and gravel pickup. Minor caveats noted include fast wear characteristic of 200tw competition tires and rotation limits stemming from an asymmetrical tread design.
rennlist.com
“I agree with okie981, I start around 25-26 cold. In my experience the RE71 have a narrow optimal operating temp. You ideally want to stay between 32-35 lbs hot. Anything outside of that and they start to fall off quickly. But they are excellent and do hold the temps well when you get them there.”
r/CarTrackDays
·2 upvotes ·2025-02-17
“Need heat cycle advice I recently got a screaming deal on some Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS for my daily driver. It usually doesn't see track time but I figured it would be fun to try it out for the cost. The tires were cheap because they had a 2021 production date. In the past to heat cycle a tire, I've just driven on the highway a couple of hours and let the tire sit for 24 hours. The hurdle is, It's winter and too cold to really make an impact. To add to that, I doubt I will have clean enough roads for that tire. My track does have winter lapping when it is clean and dry, but it still may be cold. Any suggestions on how to get a heat cycle on these tires in cold temperatures? Read more”
civicx.com
·2 upvotes ·2025-02-25
“I just put some Bridgestone Potenza Re71rs on my FC1 and holt shit these things kick ass. I took the same turn series before/after the tire change and the turn-in is ridiculous. Looking forward to hitting up some backroads and Lagun Seca for a trackday.”
Top themes
#track and autocross performance#tire pressure tuning#road noise and refinement#clearance pricing and availability#fitment and sizing#tread wear and longevity#comparison to previous RE-71R
Based on 33 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General AltiMAX RT | B · Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Season Touring tires | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 10 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 7/32″ |
| UTQG | 440 A A | 200 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 70,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
General AltiMAX RT
74
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the General AltiMAX RT if treadwear matters most to you. General AltiMAX RT rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 11 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS scores 86 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS scores 82 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS scores 78 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
General AltiMAX RT scores 63 vs 57 on treadwear.
Tire A · General AltiMAX RT
Tire B · Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS
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AltiMAX RT or Potenza RE 71RS?
Which is better in the wet, AltiMAX RT or Potenza RE 71RS?
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS, 78 vs 66 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, AltiMAX RT or Potenza RE 71RS?
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS, 82 vs 65 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, AltiMAX RT or Potenza RE 71RS?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 65 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, AltiMAX RT or Potenza RE 71RS?
Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 60 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, AltiMAX RT or Potenza RE 71RS?
General AltiMAX RT, 63 vs 57 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