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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 Pirelli Scorpion STR — 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 + 57 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: AltiMAX RT 65, Scorpion STR 64.

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General AltiMAX RT
Tire AGeneral

AltiMAX RT

All-Season Touring tires

Provisional

Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 11 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 +1
    64
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTScorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online6461

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

    Scorpion STR: 60% × 65.1 (est.) + 40% × 61.2 = 64

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

  2. 67

    Wet

    Level
    67
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTScorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6665

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

    Scorpion STR: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 65.4 = 67

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

  3. 61

    Snow

    Level
    61
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTScorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online5555

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

    Scorpion STR: 60% × 64.8 (est.) + 40% × 54.5 = 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 0.33).

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

  4. 65

    Comfort

    AltiMAX RT +3
    62
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTScorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6255

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

    Scorpion STR: 60% × 66.7 (est.) + 40% × 55.2 = 62

    No road tests of comfort for AltiMAX RT or Scorpion STR. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 66

    Noise

    Level
    66
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTScorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6565

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

    Scorpion STR: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.5 = 66

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

  6. 65

    Treadwear

    AltiMAX RT +4
    61
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTScorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online6457

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

    Scorpion STR: 60% × 62.9 (est.) + 40% × 56.9 = 61

    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 Scorpion STR. 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 +2
    62
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTScorpion STR
    Reviews found online6462
Scores at a glance
CategoryGeneral AltiMAX RTPirelli Scorpion STR
Relative Score 65 64
Dry 65 64
Wet 67 67
Snow 61 61
Comfort 65 62
Noise 66 66
Treadwear 65 61
Handling (owners) 64 62

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AltiMAX RT

Scorpion STR

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 Scorpion STR

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and durability, with many users reporting 40,000 to 80,000+ miles of use.
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality, particularly on highway surfaces.
  • Strong performance in wet and snowy conditions, providing a secure, surefooted feel.

Cons

  • Increased road noise and potential for rougher ride quality as the tread wears down.
  • Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear compared to expectations.
  • Mixed feedback on wet-weather grip, with some users finding it inferior to dedicated summer or high-performance alternatives.
All owner themes in the Scorpion STR review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · General AltiMAX RT B · Pirelli Scorpion STR
CategoryAll-Season Touring tiresAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available—4
Rim diameters—17″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″10/32″
UTQG440 A A520 A A
Treadwear warranty70,000 mi65,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi44 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

General AltiMAX RT

Pirelli Scorpion STR

Too close to call: General AltiMAX RT and Pirelli Scorpion STR are within 2 points overall. General AltiMAX RT is stronger on treadwear and comfort. 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 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

General AltiMAX RT scores 65 vs 62 on comfort.

Tire A · General AltiMAX RT
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Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion STR
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AltiMAX RT or Scorpion STR?

Which is better in the wet, AltiMAX RT or Scorpion STR?

Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 67 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, AltiMAX RT or Scorpion STR?

Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 64 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, AltiMAX RT or Scorpion STR?

Neither, by our numbers: 61 vs 61 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, AltiMAX RT or Scorpion STR?

Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 66 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, AltiMAX RT or Scorpion STR?

General AltiMAX RT, 65 vs 62 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, AltiMAX RT or Scorpion STR?

General AltiMAX RT, 65 vs 61 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