85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
57 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
General Altimax Arctic vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG20 — 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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Yokohama
Yokohama iceGUARD iG20
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/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
–/100
No reviews yet
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictOnly General Altimax Arctic has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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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)
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Arctic | iceGUARD iG20 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Arctic | iceGUARD iG20 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Arctic | iceGUARD iG20 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 10 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Arctic | iceGUARD iG20 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Arctic | iceGUARD iG20 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 81 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Arctic | iceGUARD iG20 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Arctic | iceGUARD iG20 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Altimax Arctic | Yokohama iceGUARD iG20 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | – |
| Dry | 87 | – |
| Wet | 86 | – |
| Snow | 88 | – |
| Comfort | 86 | – |
| Noise | 83 | – |
| Treadwear | 84 | – |
| Handling | 78 | – |
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Headline score
85
/ 100
Tire A
–
/ 100
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.
The General AltiMAX Arctic is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that delivers exceptional traction in snow, slush, and ice. While some users note a slight increase in road noise and a softer feel in dry conditions, the consensus is that it offers performance comparable to premium brands at a significantly more accessible price point.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip in deep snow and icy conditions
- High value-for-money ratio compared to premium winter tire brands
- Impressive tread longevity for a dedicated winter compound
- Reliable handling and braking performance in cold-weather environments
Cons
- Increased road noise, particularly as the tire wears
- Soft sidewall feel leading to less precise handling on dry pavement
- Potential for minor understeer during aggressive cornering
- Not intended for year-round use, as dry performance is compromised
Observations
- Owners of RWD vehicles, including sports roadsters, report high confidence in deep snow and winter conditions.
- Users with light-weight vehicles (e.g., Chevy HHR, FWD Civics) report excellent starting and stopping capability on slippery surfaces.
- Drivers of heavy-duty trucks and SUVs appreciate the durability and load-handling capabilities of the tire's construction.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Altimax Arctic | B · Yokohama iceGUARD iG20 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
General
–
/ 100
Yokohama
Only General Altimax Arctic has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · General Altimax Arctic
Tire B · Yokohama iceGUARD iG20
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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.