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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs General AltiMAX HP — 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.

Tire A Bridgestone

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack

All Season Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack tread pattern
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
19 owner reviews
Dry
74
Wet
84
Snow
52
Comfort
90
Noise
87
Treadwear
70
Handling
74

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
Snow
–
Comfort
61
Noise
–
Treadwear
55
Handling
52

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better comfort, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 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) AltiMAX HP leads by 1
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
74
B — General AltiMAX HP
75
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackAltiMAX HP
Professional tests (TWG score) 64 –
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 79 75
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 20
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
84
B — General AltiMAX HP
64
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackAltiMAX HP
Professional tests (TWG score) 84 –
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 73 64
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
52
B — General AltiMAX HP
–
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackAltiMAX HP
Professional tests (TWG score) 39 –
Tire Rack owners 71 –
Tyre Reviews owners 52 –
SimpleTire owners 83 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 29
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
90
B — General AltiMAX HP
61
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackAltiMAX HP
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 76 61
SimpleTire owners 99 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
87
B — General AltiMAX HP
–
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackAltiMAX HP
SimpleTire owners 88 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 15
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
70
B — General AltiMAX HP
55
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackAltiMAX HP
Tire Rack owners 72 –
Tyre Reviews owners 32 55
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 22
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
74
B — General AltiMAX HP
52
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackAltiMAX HP
Tyre Reviews owners 74 52

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs General AltiMAX HP: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Turanza QuietTrackGeneral AltiMAX HP
Relative Score 78 61
Dry 74 75
Wet 84 64
Snow 52 –
Comfort 90 61
Noise 87 –
Treadwear 70 55
Handling 74 52

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack

The Bridgestone Turanza QUIETTRACK is highly regarded for its exceptional ride comfort and cabin noise reduction, making it a popular choice for daily commuters seeking a premium touring experience. However, user consensus is sharply divided regarding tread longevity and winter performance, with significant reports of premature wear and poor traction in snowy conditions.

Pros

  • Industry-leading noise reduction and quiet operation
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
  • Reliable dry and wet road handling
  • Strong value proposition when purchased during promotional events

Cons

  • Significant underperformance in snow and winter conditions
  • Inconsistent tread life, with multiple reports failing to meet the 80,000-mile warranty
  • Increased road noise as the tread wears down
  • Varying noise levels depending on road surface composition

Observations

  • Users with low-profile tires on vehicles like the Kia Niro reported significant improvements in ride quality over OEM tires.
  • Owners of older sedans, such as the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, noted that these tires effectively complemented aftermarket soundproofing efforts.
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 · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack B · General AltiMAX HP
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresSummer Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available29—
Rim diameters15″ – 19″—
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG800 A A—
Treadwear warranty80,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

General

Winner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better comfort, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 90 vs 61 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 74 vs 52 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 84 vs 64 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 70 vs 55 on treadwear.

Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
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.