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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Avon 3D Ultra Sport vs General AltiMAX HP — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Avon

Avon 3D Ultra Sport

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Avon 3D Ultra Sport tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
96
Wet
77
Comfort
88
Treadwear
69
Handling
89

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B General

General AltiMAX HP

Summer Touring tires

General AltiMAX HP tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
11 owner reviews
Dry
75
Wet
64
Comfort
61
Treadwear
55
Handling
52

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Avon 3D Ultra Sport — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

5 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) 3D Ultra Sport leads by 21
A — Avon 3D Ultra Sport
96
B — General AltiMAX HP
75
Why this score
Source3D Ultra SportAltiMAX HP
Tyre Reviews owners 96 75

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) 3D Ultra Sport leads by 13
A — Avon 3D Ultra Sport
77
B — General AltiMAX HP
64
Why this score
Source3D Ultra SportAltiMAX HP
Tyre Reviews owners 77 64

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) 3D Ultra Sport leads by 27
A — Avon 3D Ultra Sport
88
B — General AltiMAX HP
61
Why this score
Source3D Ultra SportAltiMAX HP
Tyre Reviews owners 88 61

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) 3D Ultra Sport leads by 14
A — Avon 3D Ultra Sport
69
B — General AltiMAX HP
55
Why this score
Source3D Ultra SportAltiMAX HP
Tyre Reviews owners 69 55

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) 3D Ultra Sport leads by 37
A — Avon 3D Ultra Sport
89
B — General AltiMAX HP
52
Why this score
Source3D Ultra SportAltiMAX HP
Tyre Reviews owners 89 52

Scores at a glance

Avon 3D Ultra Sport vs General AltiMAX HP: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryAvon 3D Ultra SportGeneral AltiMAX HP
Relative Score 81 61
Dry 96 75
Wet 77 64
Comfort 88 61
Treadwear 69 55
Handling 89 52

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Avon 3D Ultra Sport

The Avon 3D Ultra Sport is highly regarded by motorcycle riders for its exceptional feedback, confidence-inspiring grip, and predictable handling characteristics. While it excels in dry conditions and offers a quick warm-up time, users note that its performance comes at the cost of relatively rapid rear tire wear.

Pros

  • Excellent rider feedback and communication
  • Predictable and linear handling in corners
  • Fast warm-up times
  • High levels of dry grip and stability

Cons

  • Rapid rear tire wear, particularly under spirited riding
  • Mixed performance on damp or wet surfaces
  • Shorter overall service life compared to premium touring-oriented tires

Observations

  • Users report the tire performs exceptionally well on high-horsepower naked bikes and middleweight sport machines.
  • Riders noted that the tire profile allows for neutral, easy turn-in, which benefits bikes with modern, agile running gear.
Tire B General AltiMAX HP

The General AltiMAX HP is viewed as a budget-friendly tire that offers competent dry-weather performance and high value for money. However, user consensus is polarized, with significant concerns regarding premature tread wear and structural integrity, specifically regarding sidewall durability.

Pros

  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Reliable dry road grip and handling
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Effective tread wear indicators

Cons

  • Fragile sidewalls prone to impact damage
  • Short tread life and rapid wear
  • Inconsistent wet weather performance
  • Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback

Observations

  • Drivers of heavier or performance-oriented vehicles like the Audi A4 reported a 'juicy' or unstable feel due to soft sidewalls.
  • Users noted that the tire is better suited for relaxed, daily driving styles rather than high-performance applications.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Avon 3D Ultra Sport B · General AltiMAX HP
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Touring tires
Vehicle typeMotorcyclePassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Avon

General

Winner: Avon 3D Ultra Sport — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Avon 3D Ultra Sport scores 89 vs 52 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Avon 3D Ultra Sport scores 88 vs 61 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Avon 3D Ultra Sport scores 96 vs 75 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Avon 3D Ultra Sport scores 69 vs 55 on treadwear.

Tire A · Avon 3D Ultra Sport
Tire B · General AltiMAX HP

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.