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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 Vredestein Quatrac 5 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 6 road tests and 11 + 662 owner reviews. How we score

Quatrac 5 is ahead, 71–65

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General AltiMAX RT
Tire AGeneral

AltiMAX RT

All-Season Touring tires

Provisional

Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 11 reviews

Vredestein Quatrac 5
Tire BVredestein

Quatrac 5

All Season

Tests 73 · 6 tests Owners 70 · 662 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test (dry handling)

“A guy on YouTube vlogged his experience with the quatrac 5 in his mirage. It's a good all weather tire for the occasional blast of snow but is by no means a substitute for actual snow tires.”

Category by category

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

  1. 65

    Dry

    Quatrac 5 +6
    71
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTQuatrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests≈ 66 (est.)72
    Reviews found online6468

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

    Quatrac 5: 60% × 72 + 40% × 68.4 = 71

    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).

  2. 67

    Wet

    Quatrac 5 +7
    74
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTQuatrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests≈ 68 (est.)75
    Reviews found online6673

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

    Quatrac 5: 60% × 75.1 + 40% × 72.9 = 74

    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).

  3. 61

    Snow

    Quatrac 5 +8
    69
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTQuatrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests≈ 65 (est.)70
    Reviews found online5567

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

    Quatrac 5: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 67.3 = 69

    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).

  4. 65

    Comfort

    Quatrac 5 +5
    70
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTQuatrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online6271

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

    Quatrac 5: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 71 = 70

    No road tests of comfort for AltiMAX RT or Quatrac 5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 66

    Noise

    Quatrac 5 +5
    71
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTQuatrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests≈ 67 (est.)73
    Reviews found online65≈ 67 (est.)

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

    Quatrac 5: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 71

    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.

    No owner ratings of noise for Quatrac 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 65

    Treadwear

    Quatrac 5 +6
    71
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTQuatrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 65 (est.)73
    Reviews found online6469

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

    Quatrac 5: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 68.5 = 71

    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).

  7. 64

    Handling (owners)

    Quatrac 5 +7
    71
    Why this score
    SourceAltiMAX RTQuatrac 5
    Reviews found online6471
Scores at a glance
CategoryGeneral AltiMAX RTVredestein Quatrac 5
Relative Score 65 71
Dry 65 71
Wet 67 74
Snow 61 69
Comfort 65 70
Noise 66 71
Treadwear 65 71
Handling (owners) 64 71

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AltiMAX RT

Quatrac 5

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 Quatrac 5

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in wet conditions and winter weather (snow and ice)
  • Low road noise and high ride comfort
  • Good year-round versatility eliminating the need for seasonal tire swaps

Cons

  • Faster or uneven tread wear reported by some users, particularly on the outer edges
  • Softer sidewalls can induce a 'squishy' feel or slight loss of steering feedback
  • Less aggressive dry-pavement handling compared to dedicated summer tires
All owner themes in the Quatrac 5 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

Vredestein Quatrac 5

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Vredestein Quatrac 5 is largely positive, with owners highlighting strong value, quiet comfort, and capable year-round traction. While recognized as a solid 3PMSF-rated all-weather tire, several users note that it cannot match dedicated winter tires in heavy snow and that tread wear can be rapid due to soft rubber compounds.

hellcat.org ·2018-11-22

“They're on my Hellcat now and it's an amazing tire. Surprisingly good traction in the dry. Hope you can get em as well!”
forum.miata.net

“They "look" like a full blown winter tire (ala Blizzak or XIce). But of course the rubber plays into it. We have Vredestein Quatrac 5 on our Sienna AWD van. These were sold as a true 4 season tire and we have driven them in 4 seasons. I didn't want to change tires on that vehicle, although for a Miata is would be a must. While they handle fine for the van, I don't drive the van like the Miata.”
civicx.com ·1 upvote ·2020-11-11

“I think Vredestein was more popular in Europe but Tire Rack has been expanding their presence in the US. Some of their tires are kinda unique bridging capabilities of different tire categories. There's another model they have called the Quatrac 5 which is an all-season sportier touring tire that has the severe snow duty rating like winter tires, but can be driven year round unlike winter tires. So they were on my radar because of that. (I'm "that car guy" who most of my friends and family consult when buying car stuff like tires so I find myself researching too many categories of tires. ?) This Hypertrac AS is a newer model and more focused on performance, but it seems to be a UHPAS option with more comfort than similar tires. If you're experiencing that lack of performance from the OE Goodyears you should look at those Falken FK510s. They're a summer tire but the sidewalls are pretty soft. They're supposed to be comfier than usual for a summer tire. You'll get more grip than the stock tires. They might not be much quieter or smoother riding but probably won't be any worse.”
Top themes
#Snow and winter traction#Tread wear and longevity#Affordable price and value#Wet and dry handling#Road noise and comfort#All-weather 3PMSF performance

Based on 93 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · General AltiMAX RT B · Vredestein Quatrac 5
CategoryAll-Season Touring tiresAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—63
Rim diameters—13″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG440 A A—
Treadwear warranty70,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

General AltiMAX RT

Vredestein Quatrac 5

Winner: Vredestein Quatrac 5 — better snow, wet and handling. 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 B You drive through snowy winters

Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 69 vs 61 on snow.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 74 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 71 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 71 vs 65 on dry.

Tire A · General AltiMAX RT
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AltiMAX RT or Quatrac 5?

Which is better in the wet, AltiMAX RT or Quatrac 5?

Vredestein Quatrac 5, 74 vs 67 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, AltiMAX RT or Quatrac 5?

Vredestein Quatrac 5, 71 vs 65 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, AltiMAX RT or Quatrac 5?

Vredestein Quatrac 5, 69 vs 61 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, AltiMAX RT or Quatrac 5?

Vredestein Quatrac 5, 71 vs 66 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, AltiMAX RT or Quatrac 5?

Vredestein Quatrac 5, 70 vs 65 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, AltiMAX RT or Quatrac 5?

Vredestein Quatrac 5, 71 vs 65 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