76
/ 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 Winter 3 — 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.
VS
73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
69/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
85/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better noise, wet and comfort. Pick the General Altimax Winter 3 if snow, treadwear and handling matter most to you.
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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)
Altimax Winter 3 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Winter 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | 75 |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 92% | 92% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Winter 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 61 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 91% | 84% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 94% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Altimax Winter 3 leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Winter 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | 74 |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | – |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 79% | 98% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 93% | 97% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 88% | 76% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Winter 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 62
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Winter 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 25 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Altimax Winter 3 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Winter 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 32 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Altimax Winter 3 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Altimax Winter 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | General Altimax Winter 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 73 |
| Dry | 74 | 78 |
| Wet | 84 | 69 |
| Snow | 52 | 84 |
| Comfort | 90 | 80 |
| Noise | 87 | 25 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 85 |
| Handling | 74 | 80 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 100
Tire B
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% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 6% #18/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | +6.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 79% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 98% #6/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | -19.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 93% #5/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 97% #16/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | -4 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 88% #10/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 76% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | +11.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 84% #34/44 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | +7.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 94% #18/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | +4 | 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 Winter 3 is viewed as a capable, budget-friendly winter tire that provides reliable traction in snow and slush. While users appreciate its value and resistance to aquaplaning, some find the handling feedback and noise levels at higher speeds to be less refined compared to premium competitors.
Pros
- Strong performance in snow and slush conditions
- Effective resistance to aquaplaning
- Competitive price-to-quality ratio
Cons
- Increased road noise at highway speeds
- Soft sidewalls resulting in vague handling and road feedback
- Mediocre emergency wet braking performance
Observations
- Users noted that the rubber compound feels firmer than premium alternatives like Michelin, impacting overall ride comfort.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · General Altimax Winter 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 800 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Bridgestone
73
/ 100
General
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better noise, wet and comfort. Pick the General Altimax Winter 3 if snow, treadwear and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 87 vs 25 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
General Altimax Winter 3 scores 84 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 84 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General Altimax Winter 3 scores 85 vs 70 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · General Altimax Winter 3
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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.