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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 Kumho Crugen HP71 — 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 + 275 owner reviews. How we score

AltiMAX RT is ahead, 65–52

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General AltiMAX RT
Tire AGeneral

AltiMAX RT

All-Season Touring tires

Provisional

Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 11 reviews

Kumho Crugen HP71
Tire BKumho

Crugen HP71

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Tests – · none yet Owners 41 · 275 reviews

“Tesla model y tire HP71 crugen on tirerack is offering $80 rebate per tire.”

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 +17
    48
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTCrugen HP71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 55 (est.)
    Reviews found online6437

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

    Crugen HP71: 60% × 55.2 (est.) + 40% × 36.6 = 48

    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 Crugen HP71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 67

    Wet

    AltiMAX RT +12
    55
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTCrugen HP71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 58 (est.)
    Reviews found online6649

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

    Crugen HP71: 60% × 58.2 (est.) + 40% × 49.1 = 55

    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 Crugen HP71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 61

    Snow

    AltiMAX RT +4
    57
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTCrugen HP71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online5548

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

    Crugen HP71: 60% × 62.5 (est.) + 40% × 47.6 = 57

    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 Crugen HP71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 65

    Comfort

    AltiMAX RT +11
    54
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTCrugen HP71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online6240

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

    Crugen HP71: 60% × 64 (est.) + 40% × 39.6 = 54

    No road tests of comfort for AltiMAX RT or Crugen HP71. 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 RTCrugen HP71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6544

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

    Crugen HP71: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 43.7 = 58

    No road tests of noise for AltiMAX RT or Crugen HP71. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 65

    Treadwear

    AltiMAX RT +21
    44
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTCrugen HP71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 54 (est.)
    Reviews found online6429

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

    Crugen HP71: 60% × 54.4 (est.) + 40% × 29.1 = 44

    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 Crugen HP71. 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 RTCrugen HP71
    Reviews found online6455
Scores at a glance
CategoryGeneral AltiMAX RTKumho Crugen HP71
Relative Score 65 52
Dry 65 48
Wet 67 55
Snow 61 57
Comfort 65 54
Noise 66 58
Treadwear 65 44
Handling (owners) 64 55

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AltiMAX RT

Crugen HP71

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 Crugen HP71

Pros

  • Affordable pricing compared to premium tier brands
  • Quiet and smooth ride quality when new
  • Confident wet-weather traction and performance in heavy rain

Cons

  • Significantly premature tread wear and short lifespan for many users
  • Developing loud road noise or howling as mileage increases
  • Balancing issues and vehicle vibrations
All owner themes in the Crugen HP71 review

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

Kumho Crugen HP71

Mixed

Community sentiment for the Kumho Crugen HP71 (and its EV variant) is mixed, with owners praising its affordability, comfortable ride, and quiet performance on many vehicles. However, a significant number of drivers report disappointingly rapid tread wear—particularly on heavy electric vehicles—as well as occasional noise on coarse surfaces and internal acoustic foam detachment issues.

bobistheoilguy.com ·2023-03-02

“Bought a set of Kumho tires to replace the OE Michelins on the wife's Ford Edge. The Michelins have barely 35K and aren't going to pass the NC safety check. For being a top tier tire they were wildly mediocre. I've has several sets of Kumho and they are better than average and not too expensive. I bought four of these. Anybody have experience with Kumhos? Kumho​ Crugen HP71​ 245 /60 R18 105V SL BSW​”
r/VWiD4Owners ·3 upvotes ·2026-02-14

“2023 ID4 AWD Pro S Kumho Crugen EV HP71 I replaced the original worn down (and one with a sidewall bump) Pirellis at 33k with the EV version (badges on the sidewall) of the HP71 (direct from dealer). They're more expensive than the non-EV versions and have a lower warranty. So far they're impressive: ride is softer/smoother, quieter, deep treads. Hard to tell if efficiency changed with the winter weather, but we were getting 3mi/kWh on a 34 degree day.”
teslamotorsclub.com ·2 upvotes ·2026-02-12

“That is a crazy good price - The TA91 is low $200s wholesale! (Tire shop pricing). And $279.30 retail. (Tire Rack) Grab them while you can. Sometimes Wal Mart beats any price I can get when they're blowing out a specific tire. FWIW we run the Kumho HP71 EV (OE tire) on our EV9 and it's a super quiet tire. I bought it again for the Spring now that the car is actually aligned and won't burn through them.”
Top themes
#Rapid tread wear#Affordable price value#Cabin noise levels#Ride comfort#EV tire performance#Acoustic foam issues#OEM tire replacement

Based on 51 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · General AltiMAX RT B · Kumho Crugen HP71
CategoryAll-Season Touring tiresSummer Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available—63
Rim diameters—16″ – 22″
Tread depth10/32″9.9/32″
UTQG440 A A640 A A
Treadwear warranty70,000 mi65,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

General AltiMAX RT

Kumho Crugen HP71

Winner: General AltiMAX RT — better treadwear, dry and wet. 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 want the longest tread life

General AltiMAX RT scores 65 vs 44 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

General AltiMAX RT scores 65 vs 48 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

General AltiMAX RT scores 67 vs 55 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

General AltiMAX RT scores 65 vs 54 on comfort.

Tire A · General AltiMAX RT
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AltiMAX RT or Crugen HP71?

Which is better in the wet, AltiMAX RT or Crugen HP71?

General AltiMAX RT, 67 vs 55 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, AltiMAX RT or Crugen HP71?

General AltiMAX RT, 65 vs 48 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, AltiMAX RT or Crugen HP71?

General AltiMAX RT, 61 vs 57 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, AltiMAX RT or Crugen HP71?

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

Which is more comfortable, AltiMAX RT or Crugen HP71?

General AltiMAX RT, 65 vs 54 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, AltiMAX RT or Crugen HP71?

General AltiMAX RT, 65 vs 44 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