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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 General G-MAX AS-03 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 11 + 23 owner reviews. How we score

AltiMAX RT is ahead, 65–55

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General AltiMAX RT
Tire AGeneral

AltiMAX RT

All-Season Touring tires

Provisional

Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 11 reviews

General G-MAX AS-03
Tire BGeneral

G-MAX AS-03

All Season Ultra High Performance tires

Tests – · none yet Owners 47 · 23 reviews

Category by category

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

  1. 65

    Dry

    AltiMAX RT +7
    58
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTG-MAX AS-03
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online6452

    AltiMAX RT: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 63.7 = 65

    G-MAX AS-03: 60% × 61.4 (est.) + 40% × 51.9 = 58

    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 0.40).

    No road tests of dry for G-MAX AS-03. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 67

    Wet

    AltiMAX RT +7
    60
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTG-MAX AS-03
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 62 (est.)
    Reviews found online6657

    AltiMAX RT: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 66 = 67

    G-MAX AS-03: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 56.5 = 60

    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 0.56).

    No road tests of wet for G-MAX AS-03. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 61

    Snow

    AltiMAX RT +18
    43
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTG-MAX AS-03
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 55 (est.)
    Reviews found online5525

    AltiMAX RT: 60% × 65 (est.) + 40% × 55 = 61

    G-MAX AS-03: 60% × 54.9 (est.) + 40% × 24.6 = 43

    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 0.33).

    No road tests of snow for G-MAX AS-03. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 65

    Comfort

    AltiMAX RT +10
    55
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTG-MAX AS-03
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online6241

    AltiMAX RT: 60% × 67.8 (est.) + 40% × 61.5 = 65

    G-MAX AS-03: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 41 = 55

    No road tests of comfort for AltiMAX RT or G-MAX AS-03. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 66

    Noise

    AltiMAX RT +8
    58
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTG-MAX AS-03
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6545

    AltiMAX RT: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.8 = 66

    G-MAX AS-03: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 44.7 = 58

    No road tests of noise for AltiMAX RT or G-MAX AS-03. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 65

    Treadwear

    AltiMAX RT +11
    54
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTG-MAX AS-03
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 60 (est.)
    Reviews found online6446

    AltiMAX RT: 60% × 65.1 (est.) + 40% × 63.8 = 65

    G-MAX AS-03: 60% × 59.7 (est.) + 40% × 46.3 = 54

    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 0.31).

    No road tests of treadwear for G-MAX AS-03. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 64

    Handling (owners)

    AltiMAX RT +9
    55
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTG-MAX AS-03
    Reviews found online6455
Scores at a glance
CategoryGeneral AltiMAX RTGeneral G-MAX AS-03
Relative Score 65 55
Dry 65 58
Wet 67 60
Snow 61 43
Comfort 65 55
Noise 66 58
Treadwear 65 54
Handling (owners) 64 55

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Headline score

AltiMAX RT

G-MAX AS-03

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
All owner themes in the AltiMAX RT review

Tire B G-MAX AS-03

Pros

  • Excellent wet and dry traction and grip
  • Surprising and capable performance in snow and winter weather
  • Aggressive tread pattern and sporty handling feel

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls leading to a bouncy ride and body roll
  • Develops loud humming or road noise over time
  • Prone to uneven wear such as cupping
All owner themes in the G-MAX AS-03 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · General AltiMAX RT B · General G-MAX AS-03
CategoryAll-Season Touring tiresAll Season Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth10/32″10/32″
UTQG440 A A480 A A
Treadwear warranty70,000 mi40,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

General AltiMAX RT

General G-MAX AS-03

Winner: General AltiMAX RT — better snow, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score. General AltiMAX RT rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 11 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

General AltiMAX RT scores 61 vs 43 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

General AltiMAX RT scores 65 vs 54 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

General AltiMAX RT scores 65 vs 55 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

General AltiMAX RT scores 64 vs 55 on handling.

Tire A · General AltiMAX RT
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AltiMAX RT or G-MAX AS-03?

Which is better in the wet, AltiMAX RT or G-MAX AS-03?

General AltiMAX RT, 67 vs 60 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, AltiMAX RT or G-MAX AS-03?

General AltiMAX RT, 65 vs 58 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, AltiMAX RT or G-MAX AS-03?

General AltiMAX RT, 61 vs 43 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, AltiMAX RT or G-MAX AS-03?

General AltiMAX RT, 66 vs 58 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, AltiMAX RT or G-MAX AS-03?

General AltiMAX RT, 65 vs 55 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, AltiMAX RT or G-MAX AS-03?

General AltiMAX RT, 65 vs 54 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