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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

General AltiMAX RT vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — 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.

Tire A General

General AltiMAX RT

Summer Touring tires

General AltiMAX RT tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
77
Snow
–
Comfort
73
Treadwear
83
Handling
77

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

All Season Premium Touring tires

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
73
Wet
84
Snow
60
Comfort
81
Treadwear
77
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: General AltiMAX RT and Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason are within 2 points overall. General AltiMAX RT is stronger on dry, treadwear and handling. Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AltiMAX RT leads by 10
A — General AltiMAX RT
83
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
73
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RTCinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners 83 73

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato AllSeason leads by 7
A — General AltiMAX RT
77
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
84
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RTCinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners 77 84

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — General AltiMAX RT
–
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
60
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RTCinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners – 60

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato AllSeason leads by 8
A — General AltiMAX RT
73
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
81
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RTCinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners 73 81

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AltiMAX RT leads by 6
A — General AltiMAX RT
83
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
77
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RTCinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners 83 77

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AltiMAX RT leads by 4
A — General AltiMAX RT
77
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
73
Why this score
SourceAltiMAX RTCinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners 77 73

Scores at a glance

General AltiMAX RT vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGeneral AltiMAX RTPirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Relative Score 79 78
Dry 83 73
Wet 77 84
Snow – 60
Comfort 73 81
Treadwear 83 77
Handling 77 73

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Headline score

Tire A

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.

Tire A General AltiMAX RT

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

The Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason is widely regarded as a highly capable, comfort-oriented tire that excels in wet conditions and light snow. While users praise its quiet ride and confidence-inspiring grip, some note a decline in performance during high-temperature summer months and potential longevity issues over extended use.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Reliable performance in light snow conditions
  • Strong sense of driver confidence across varied weather

Cons

  • Performance degradation in high ambient temperatures (above 25C)
  • Slightly vague steering feedback on dry pavement compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Potential for premature tread wear or structural deformation over time
  • Inconsistent availability of the 'Seal Inside' technology feature

Observations

  • Users running 205/55/16 sizes reported confusion regarding the inclusion of 'Seal Inside' technology, highlighting a potential discrepancy in product labeling.
  • Drivers noted that the tire's focus on comfort and grip may lead to a faster replacement cycle compared to harder-compound factory tires.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · General AltiMAX RT B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
CategorySummer Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

General

Pirelli

Too close to call: General AltiMAX RT and Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason are within 2 points overall. General AltiMAX RT is stronger on dry, treadwear and handling. Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason is stronger on comfort and wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

General AltiMAX RT scores 83 vs 73 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason scores 81 vs 73 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason scores 84 vs 77 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

General AltiMAX RT scores 83 vs 77 on treadwear.

Tire A · General AltiMAX RT
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

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.