General AltiMAX 365 AW review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 78 · 89 reviews analysed Road tests 58 · 3 tests
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General AltiMAX 365 AW has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among all-weather tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for wet (72) and weakest for dry (44). 89 owner reviews rate it 78 out of 100. 40% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Dry 44 — 27th of 31 (2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test), 27th of 32 (2021 All Season tire Market Overview)
General is Continental's mid-range brand, made in Portugal, Czechia and Romania.
Owners rate it 20 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
78/100From 89 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
58/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 89 owner reviews found online.
The General Altimax 365AW is a highly capable all-weather tire that delivers impressive winter and wet weather performance, offering a budget-friendly alternative to premium options like the Michelin CrossClimate 2. Users frequently praise its comfortable, quiet ride and strong snow traction, though some note drawbacks such as reduced fuel economy and a noticeable break-in period.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in snow, slush, and ice
- Surprisingly quiet and smooth ride quality for an all-weather tire
- Strong wet-weather performance with resistance to hydroplaning
- Affordable value compared to high-end competitor tires
- Eliminates the need for a separate set of dedicated winter tires
Cons
- Noticeable reduction in fuel economy (approximately 10% to 15%)
- Vague steering response or dry-road squirm during the initial break-in period
- Occasional reports of increased road noise or 'rumble' on certain vehicles
- Faster tread wear on heavier vehicles like police pursuits
Worth knowing
- Users highlighted excellent snow and winter performance across various crossovers and AWD vehicles like the Subaru Outback, Forester, and Toyota Highlander.
- Heavier or performance-oriented vehicles, such as the Dodge Charger pursuit model, experienced significantly accelerated tread wear.
- Drivers of smaller sedans and compact cars noted the tires provided an affordable and reliable year-round commuting solution.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
28th of 32
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 26th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 27th of 32 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
17th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 27th of 31 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
12th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 31 |
Source: Auto Bild
General AltiMAX 365 AW specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 540 - 640 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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