77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
7 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ExtremeContact DW 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.
VS
61
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
11 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact DW — better wet, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Read full
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.
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
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DW leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | AltiMAX HP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DW leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | AltiMAX HP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 64 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DW leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | AltiMAX HP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 61 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DW leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | AltiMAX HP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 55 |
| SimpleTire owners | 60 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DW leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DW | AltiMAX HP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 52 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DW | General AltiMAX HP |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 61 |
| Dry | 93 | 75 |
| Wet | 91 | 64 |
| Comfort | 83 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 55 |
| Handling | 63 | 52 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Personalize
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
77
/ 100
Tire A
61
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental ExtremeContact DW is widely regarded for its exceptional wet and dry grip, making it a strong performer for highway cruising and daily driving. However, the tire is frequently criticized for its soft sidewall construction, which compromises steering precision and handling responsiveness, alongside concerns regarding rapid tread wear and structural durability.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- High levels of stability and comfort during highway driving
- Confident performance in summer conditions
Cons
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feel and handling
- Rapid tread wear and short service life
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage and bubbles from road hazards
- Increased road noise levels
Observations
- Drivers of sporty hatchbacks like the Golf GTI reported that the soft sidewalls negatively impacted the vehicle's intended handling characteristics.
- Users noted that the tire's lack of structural rigidity often necessitates running higher-than-recommended tire pressures to improve steering feedback.
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 · Continental ExtremeContact DW | B · General AltiMAX HP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Continental
61
/ 100
General
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DW — better wet, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ExtremeContact DW scores 91 vs 64 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ExtremeContact DW scores 83 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ExtremeContact DW scores 93 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ExtremeContact DW scores 63 vs 52 on handling.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DW
Tire B · General AltiMAX HP
More comparisons
Also compared with
Continental ExtremeContact DW also compared with
General AltiMAX HP also compared with
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.