78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
19 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack 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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78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
67/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
81/100
32 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack and General Altimax Sport are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is stronger on wet, comfort and dry. General Altimax Sport is stronger on treadwear and handling.
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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
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | 64 |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 92% | 92% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 65 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 91% | 88% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Altimax Sport leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 32 | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Altimax Sport leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 78 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | General Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 78 |
| Dry | 74 | 70 |
| Wet | 84 | 71 |
| Snow | 52 | – |
| Comfort | 90 | 80 |
| Noise | 87 | – |
| Treadwear | 70 | 87 |
| Handling | 74 | 78 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #7/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 92% #33/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 4% #23/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | +8.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 88% #19/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | +3.1 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
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.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · General Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 19″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 800 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Bridgestone
78
/ 100
General
Too close to call: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack and General Altimax Sport are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is stronger on wet, comfort and dry. General Altimax Sport is stronger on treadwear and handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General Altimax Sport scores 87 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 84 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 90 vs 80 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 74 vs 70 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · General Altimax Sport
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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.