79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
General AltiMAX RT vs Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 — 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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79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: General AltiMAX RT and Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 are within 2 points overall. General AltiMAX RT is stronger on treadwear and dry. Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 is stronger on comfort and wet.
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Category breakdown
6 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 RT leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX RT | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Roadian H/TX RT5 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX RT | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 80 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX RT | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Roadian H/TX RT5 leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX RT | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 95 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
AltiMAX RT leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX RT | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
AltiMAX RT leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX RT | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General AltiMAX RT | Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 79 |
| Dry | 83 | 80 |
| Wet | 77 | 80 |
| Snow | – | 80 |
| Comfort | 73 | 95 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 70 |
| Handling | 77 | 75 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Nexen Roadian H/TX RH5 is generally regarded as a capable OEM-fitted tire that offers strong initial performance in diverse conditions, including towing and off-road environments like sand. However, user consensus is polarized regarding its longevity and handling consistency, with several reports indicating a significant decline in performance and stability once the tread begins to wear.
Pros
- Strong initial traction in varied weather conditions including snow, slush, and ice
- Excellent performance for towing applications
- Impressive off-road capability, particularly in soft sand
- Quiet operation and good fuel efficiency when new
Cons
- Noticeable decline in grip and handling characteristics after 8,000-10,000 miles
- Increased susceptibility to oversteer and instability on wet surfaces as tread wears
- Harsh ride quality and unpredictable handling at higher tire pressures
- Rapid degradation of specialized siping, reducing all-weather effectiveness
Observations
- Users operating pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux and Ssangyong Musso noted that the tire's handling characteristics are highly sensitive to inflation pressure.
- The tire is frequently cited as a standard OEM fitment, with users noting that its performance profile changes drastically once the initial tread depth is reduced.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General AltiMAX RT | B · Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
General
79
/ 100
Nexen
Too close to call: General AltiMAX RT and Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 are within 2 points overall. General AltiMAX RT is stronger on treadwear and dry. Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 is stronger on comfort and wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 scores 95 vs 73 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
General AltiMAX RT scores 83 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
General AltiMAX RT scores 83 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 scores 80 vs 77 on wet.
Tire A · General AltiMAX RT
Tire B · Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
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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.