Tests 57 · 2 tests Owners 65 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 3 in Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady (overall ranking)
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Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady vs General AltiMAX RT43 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
AltiMAX RT43 is ahead, 68–63
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 67 · 1,371 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2022 Consumer Reports All-Season Tires (overall ranking)
“I've personally installed the RT43's on my own family members cars. They were great. Great in the snow, rain, and they are quiet. I don't think they're in the same class as a Michelin Premiere, but for the price they are great tires.”
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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51
Dry
AltiMAX RT43 +1869Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady AltiMAX RT43 Professional tests (TWG score) 43 – Reviews found online 62 69 -
70
Wet
Assurance WeatherReady +169Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady AltiMAX RT43 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 68 69 -
60
Snow
AltiMAX RT43 +565Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady AltiMAX RT43 Professional tests (TWG score) 57 – Reviews found online 64 61 -
65
Comfort
AltiMAX RT43 +267Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady AltiMAX RT43 Reviews found online 61 65 -
65
Noise
AltiMAX RT43 +570Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady AltiMAX RT43 Reviews found online 62 73 -
67
Treadwear
AltiMAX RT43 +370Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady AltiMAX RT43 Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 68 68 -
67
Handling
Assurance WeatherReady +265Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady AltiMAX RT43 Reviews found online 67 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady | General AltiMAX RT43 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 68 |
| Dry | 51 | 69 |
| Wet | 70 | 69 |
| Snow | 60 | 65 |
| Comfort | 65 | 67 |
| Noise | 65 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 70 |
| Handling | 67 | 65 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Assurance WeatherReady
68
/ 100
AltiMAX RT43
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Assurance WeatherReady | AltiMAX RT43 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 86% #2/8 · 2022 Consumer Reports All-Season Tires | −52.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Assurance WeatherReady
Pros
- Excellent traction and handling in rain, snow, and winter weather conditions
- Comfortable ride quality with low road noise
- Stable and dependable braking performance
Cons
- Premature tread wear with some sets failing well under 30,000 miles
- Uneven wear issues reported by multiple users despite regular rotations
- Softer tread compound can pick up rocks, cause vibrations, and increase susceptibility to punctures
Tire B AltiMAX RT43
Pros
- Excellent value and lower price point compared to premium brands like Michelin
- Quiet and smooth ride quality with minimal road noise
- Strong wet and dry traction with dependable hydroplaning resistance
Cons
- Occasional balancing difficulties or vibrations reported by some users
- Softer sidewalls can lead to slightly spongy handling or reduced cornering sharpness
- Winter and snow performance can diminish notably as the tread wears down
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
General AltiMAX RT43
The General Altimax RT43 is widely praised by the community as an exceptional value-for-money all-season touring tire, often compared favorably to more expensive premium brands like Michelin. Users frequently highlight its strong wet-weather performance, solid tread life, and affordability, though some note it can become slightly noisier as it wears down.
r/XVcrosstrek
·42 upvotes ·2019-06-19
“New tires! General Altimax RT43”
r/CX5
·2 upvotes ·2026-03-18
“Anyone running General RT45? Looking to replace the shitastic Toyo A36 on my 2023 PP that I just picked up. Was going to try to make them last until fall, but having picked a screw in one, im probably going to bite the bullet and change them now. I ran the RT43 on both my NA Miata as well as my 5-GT and was happy with them. Tire Rack is running a $140 rebate on a set of 4 right now. Just curious as to people's thoughts. Or, should I just bite the bullet and go with Continental Cross Contacts? Read more”
r/TeslaModel3
·6 upvotes ·2020-01-02
“Replacement tires I have about 25k miles on my original tires (LR AWD, 18” Aeros) and evening though I have rotated then every 6-7000, I am not going to make it past 30k. So, anyone have any recommendations for replacements? Should I go for the standard Michelin’s? Anyone used anything else? For the record, Ian not concerned with the foam and road noise is fine. I’d like something less expensive, longer wearing, or both, without sacrificing much in the way of performance. For my usage, wet weather handling is more important than high performance. I drive it hard occasionally, but I am most concerned with how it performs on day-to-day commute and driving. (70 mile commute, round trip, 3-days/week). Thanks. Edit: thanks for the info everyone. I talked to my local tire guy and he recommended General Altimax RT43s. He also said the sound dampening foam is mostly a gimmick (which is what I suspected). He quoted me $198 (his prices include EVERYTHING). I could get them from Tire Rack for $152 and local install for $30 + 3 (disposal) which would save me a mere $13 per tire. But based on past experience with this tire shop, it is easily worth the extra $13 for convenience and peace of mind if I need flat repair or warranty claims. Related to that, he said the RT43 is a 60k tire but I should only expect 40-50 on my Model 3 and at best a $15 credit per tire. Frankly, I’d be happy with 40k. Probably going to keep the current rubber for another month, then get the Generals.”
Top themes
#value for money#wet weather performance#tread life durability#comparison with michelin#winter and snow traction#road noise and comfort#successor rt45 transition
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Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady | B · General AltiMAX RT43 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Weather | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 34 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | 10 - 12/32″ |
| UTQG | 700 A A | 600 - 700 A A - B |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 44 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
68
/ 100
General AltiMAX RT43
Winner: General AltiMAX RT43 — better dry, snow and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
General AltiMAX RT43 scores 69 vs 51 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
General AltiMAX RT43 scores 65 vs 60 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
General AltiMAX RT43 scores 70 vs 65 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General AltiMAX RT43 scores 70 vs 67 on treadwear.
Tire A · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Tire B · General AltiMAX RT43
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.