Altenzo Sports Tempest I review
The Altenzo Sports Tempest I is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in snow and ice traction, often outperforming more expensive premium brands in deep snow conditions. However, users consistently report significant compromises in handling stability and sidewall rigidity, making them unsuitable for spirited or high-speed driving.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
80%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Altenzo Sports Tempest I is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in snow and ice traction, often outperforming more expensive premium brands in deep snow conditions. However, users consistently report significant compromises in handling stability and sidewall rigidity, making them unsuitable for spirited or high-speed driving.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow and on ice
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Excessive sidewall softness leading to unstable cornering and wobbling
- Poor handling characteristics at higher speeds
- Performance degradation in temperatures above 10°C or extreme cold below -20°C
Worth knowing
- The tire's soft compound is highly effective for winter traction but creates a 'wobbly' sensation during cornering that may alarm performance-oriented drivers.
- Users note that the tire maintains significant tread depth even after 15,000 km, though compound hardening after three years is a noted limitation.