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Falken Linam VAN01 vs General AltiMAX RT — 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.
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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 | Linam VAN01 | AltiMAX RT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 83 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | Linam VAN01 | AltiMAX RT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 43 | 77 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | Linam VAN01 | AltiMAX RT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 73 |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | Linam VAN01 | AltiMAX RT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 37 | 83 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | Linam VAN01 | AltiMAX RT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 77 |
| DriverReviews owners | 78 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Linam VAN01 | General AltiMAX RT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 49 | 79 |
| Dry | 63 | 83 |
| Wet | 43 | 77 |
| Comfort | 60 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 37 | 83 |
| Handling | 53 | 77 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Tire A
Tire B
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Falken Linam VAN01 receives highly polarized feedback from users, with experiences ranging from reliable wet-weather performance to significant traction issues. While some drivers praise its durability and quiet operation compared to previous sets, others report premature tread wear and a concerning lack of grip in damp conditions.
Pros
- Strong wet-weather traction for some users
- Improved durability and tread life compared to budget alternatives
- Low noise levels during operation
- Stiff sidewall construction providing stability
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip leading to wheel spin
- Reports of premature tread wear in high-torque applications
- Lack of confidence in emergency braking performance
- Significant performance variance between different driving styles and road conditions
Observations
- Users driving front-wheel-drive vans report higher instances of wheel spin and traction loss during acceleration.
- Performance appears highly sensitive to the specific vehicle's torque delivery, with some users suggesting the tire is better suited for non-driven axles.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken Linam VAN01 | B · General AltiMAX RT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Van | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
Falken
General
Winner: General AltiMAX RT — better treadwear, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
General AltiMAX RT scores 83 vs 37 on treadwear.
General AltiMAX RT scores 77 vs 43 on wet.
General AltiMAX RT scores 77 vs 53 on handling.
General AltiMAX RT scores 83 vs 63 on dry.
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.