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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

General AltiMAX RT43 vs Nexen N Priz RH7 — 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.

Tire A General

General AltiMAX RT43

All Season Premium Touring tires

General AltiMAX RT43 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
817 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
91
Snow
65
Comfort
92
Noise
90
Treadwear
89
Handling
93

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Nexen

Nexen N Priz RH7

All Season Premium Touring tires

Nexen N Priz RH7 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
52 owner reviews
Dry
88
Wet
80
Snow
64
Comfort
86
Noise
89
Treadwear
77
Handling
63

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: General AltiMAX RT43 — better handling, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AltiMAX RT43 leads by 7
A — General AltiMAX RT43
95
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
88
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RT43N Priz RH7
Tire Rack owners – 83
Tyre Reviews owners 75 73
America's Tire owners 96 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AltiMAX RT43 leads by 11
A — General AltiMAX RT43
91
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
80
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RT43N Priz RH7
Tire Rack owners – 72
Tyre Reviews owners 73 59
America's Tire owners 92 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AltiMAX RT43 leads by 1
A — General AltiMAX RT43
65
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
64
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RT43N Priz RH7
Tire Rack owners – 49
Tyre Reviews owners 65 10

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AltiMAX RT43 leads by 6
A — General AltiMAX RT43
92
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
86
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RT43N Priz RH7
Tire Rack owners – 80
Tyre Reviews owners 67 69
America's Tire owners 92 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AltiMAX RT43 leads by 1
A — General AltiMAX RT43
90
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
89
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RT43N Priz RH7
America's Tire owners 90 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AltiMAX RT43 leads by 12
A — General AltiMAX RT43
89
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
77
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RT43N Priz RH7
Tire Rack owners – 62
Tyre Reviews owners 76 72
America's Tire owners 89 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AltiMAX RT43 leads by 30
A — General AltiMAX RT43
93
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
63
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RT43N Priz RH7
Tyre Reviews owners 67 63
America's Tire owners 93 –

Scores at a glance

General AltiMAX RT43 vs Nexen N Priz RH7: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGeneral AltiMAX RT43Nexen N Priz RH7
Relative Score 88 78
Dry 95 88
Wet 91 80
Snow 65 64
Comfort 92 86
Noise 90 89
Treadwear 89 77
Handling 93 63

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A General AltiMAX RT43

The General Altimax RT43 is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile all-season touring tire that excels in providing a comfortable, quiet ride and reliable traction across varied weather conditions. While the vast majority of users praise its longevity and performance-to-price ratio, a small subset of reviewers report inconsistent manufacturing quality, such as balancing issues or premature sidewall failure.

Pros

  • Exceptional value for the price point compared to premium brands.
  • Strong wet and light-to-moderate snow traction.
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality.
  • Impressive tread life and durability, even on gravel roads.

Cons

  • Occasional reports of balancing difficulties and vibration issues.
  • Some users noted a decline in snow performance as the tread wears down.
  • Isolated reports of sidewall failures or premature tread separation.
  • Softer sidewalls can lead to a less responsive feel during aggressive cornering.

Observations

  • Owners of minivans and SUVs (e.g., Sienna, Odyssey, RAV4) frequently report significant improvements in ride comfort and noise reduction over OEM tires.
  • Subaru owners noted the tire handles well in varied terrain, though some performance-oriented drivers find the sidewalls too soft for spirited driving.
  • Users with high-mileage commutes appreciate the tire's longevity, though some noted a slight decrease in fuel efficiency compared to dedicated low-rolling-resistance tires.
Tire B Nexen N Priz RH7

The Nexen N Priz RH7 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that offers impressive ride comfort, low road noise, and reliable dry and wet traction for daily commuting. While many users praise its value and performance, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity, with some reporting premature wear and structural issues under heavier loads.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Strong traction in dry and wet conditions
  • Predictable handling for daily driving

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, with some reports of premature wear
  • Soft sidewalls may not be suitable for heavy towing or high-load applications
  • Occasional reports of structural failures, such as sidewall bulges or blowouts
  • Mixed performance in winter conditions

Observations

  • Users with heavier vehicles, such as Suburbans, noted that the soft sidewalls can feel unstable when towing or under heavy load.
  • Owners of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Mini, S10 pickup) frequently report high satisfaction with ride comfort and handling.
  • Longevity reports are highly polarized, ranging from users achieving over 75,000 km to others needing replacement in under 25,000 miles.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

General AltiMAX RT43

Positive

The General Altimax RT43 is widely praised by the community as an exceptional value-for-money all-season touring tire, often compared favorably to more expensive premium brands like Michelin. Users frequently highlight its strong wet-weather performance, solid tread life, and affordability, though some note it can become slightly noisier as it wears down.

r/TeslaModel3 ·6 upvotes ·2020-01-02

“Replacement tires I have about 25k miles on my original tires (LR AWD, 18” Aeros) and evening though I have rotated then every 6-7000, I am not going to make it past 30k. So, anyone have any recommendations for replacements? Should I go for the standard Michelin’s? Anyone used anything else? For the record, Ian not concerned with the foam and road noise is fine. I’d like something less expensive, longer wearing, or both, without sacrificing much in the way of performance. For my usage, wet weather handling is more important than high performance. I drive it hard occasionally, but I am most concerned with how it performs on day-to-day commute and driving. (70 mile commute, round trip, 3-days/week). Thanks. Edit: thanks for the info everyone. I talked to my local tire guy and he recommended General Altimax RT43s. He also said the sound dampening foam is mostly a gimmick (which is what I suspected). He quoted me $198 (his prices include EVERYTHING). I could get them from Tire Rack for $152 and local install for $30 + 3 (disposal) which would save me a mere $13 per tire. But based on past experience with this tire shop, it is easily worth the extra $13 for convenience and peace of mind if I need flat repair or warranty claims. Related to that, he said the RT43 is a 60k tire but I should only expect 40-50 on my Model 3 and at best a $15 credit per tire. Frankly, I’d be happy with 40k. Probably going to keep the current rubber for another month, then get the Generals.”

r/CX5 ·2 upvotes ·2026-03-18

“Anyone running General RT45? Looking to replace the shitastic Toyo A36 on my 2023 PP that I just picked up. Was going to try to make them last until fall, but having picked a screw in one, im probably going to bite the bullet and change them now. I ran the RT43 on both my NA Miata as well as my 5-GT and was happy with them. Tire Rack is running a $140 rebate on a set of 4 right now. Just curious as to people's thoughts. Or, should I just bite the bullet and go with Continental Cross Contacts? Read more”

r/tires ·1 upvote ·2026-08-25

“I have general grabbers on my vanagon and they just don’t wear. I had rt43s on a Tiguan before and they had 4/32nds left at around 60k miles”

r/tires ·1 upvote ·2026-08-25

“I had great luck with 2 sets of the RT43s years back. The only my comment was they were a little less grippy than other tires for high G lateral forces. IE taking curves WAY above intelligent speeds. Otherwise, they were sure footed in any other situation. Including incliment weather.”

Top themes
#value for money#wet weather performance#tread life durability#comparison with michelin#winter and snow traction#road noise and comfort#successor rt45 transition

Based on 38 community posts

Tire B

Nexen N Priz RH7

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · General AltiMAX RT43 B · Nexen N Priz RH7
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Tread depth10 - 12/32″—
UTQG600 - 700 A A - B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering—
Max pressure44 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

General

Nexen

Winner: General AltiMAX RT43 — better handling, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

General AltiMAX RT43 scores 93 vs 63 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

General AltiMAX RT43 scores 89 vs 77 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

General AltiMAX RT43 scores 91 vs 80 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

General AltiMAX RT43 scores 95 vs 88 on dry.

Tire A · General AltiMAX RT43
Tire B · Nexen N Priz RH7

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.