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BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT vs General Altimax Sport — Compared (September 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.
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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
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 64 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 65 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 79 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 87 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT | General Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 78 |
| Dry | – | 70 |
| Wet | – | 71 |
| Comfort | – | 80 |
| Treadwear | – | 87 |
| Handling | – | 78 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The General Altimax Sport is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range tire that offers a compelling balance of longevity and reliable daily performance. While most users praise its durability and dry-weather handling, opinions on noise levels and wet-weather confidence are polarized, with some drivers finding them excellent and others noting a decline in performance as the tread wears.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Impressive tread life and durability
- Reliable dry-weather handling and responsiveness
- Consistent performance as a mid-range alternative to Continental
Cons
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip for some users
- Performance degradation noted after significant mileage
- Struggles to maintain traction under high-torque acceleration
Observations
- Users with high-torque, front-wheel-drive vehicles reported difficulty with traction during hard acceleration.
- Drivers of smaller hatchbacks, such as the Skoda Fabia and VW Golf, frequently cited the tire as a quiet and long-lasting upgrade over budget alternatives.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT | B · General Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 660 - 740 B A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
BFGoodrich
General
Only General Altimax Sport has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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.