73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
56/100
4 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
15 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
General Altimax One S vs Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 — 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.
VS
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
33 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 — better dry, wet and comfort. Pick the General Altimax One S if treadwear and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
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
Score (0–100)
CINTURA/TO P1 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Altimax One S | CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 56 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 81 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CINTURA/TO P1 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Altimax One S | CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 49 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 73 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CINTURA/TO P1 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Altimax One S | CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 83 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Altimax One S leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Altimax One S | CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Altimax One S leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Altimax One S | CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Altimax One S | Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 78 |
| Dry | 68 | 81 |
| Wet | 60 | 73 |
| Comfort | 75 | 83 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 80 |
| Handling | 76 | 73 |
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Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The General Altimax One S is widely regarded as a reliable, value-oriented tire that excels in wet weather performance and overall longevity. While most users praise its comfort and safety, opinions are divided regarding its noise levels and suitability for spirited driving, with some users noting a decline in performance as the tire ages.
Pros
- Excellent wet weather grip and confidence
- High value for money compared to premium brands
- Impressive tread life and durability for daily driving
- Comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Noticeable road noise
- Lack of steering responsiveness for sport-oriented driving
- Performance degradation reported after significant mileage
- Reports of thin sidewalls susceptible to punctures
Observations
- Users reported high satisfaction with longevity on compact vehicles, with one user achieving 38,000 miles on 225/45 R17 tires.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles, such as the BMW 3 Series, reported dissatisfaction with steering feedback and noise levels.
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 is widely regarded as a reliable, comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in daily commuting and long-distance driving. While many users praise its exceptional tread life and bump absorption, performance consistency appears to decline significantly as the tread wears down, leading to mixed reports regarding wet-weather safety and handling at the end of the tire's lifecycle.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and high mileage capability
- Superior ride comfort and bump absorption
- Low road noise levels
- Improved fuel efficiency
- Strong value proposition for daily driving
Cons
- Noticeable decline in grip and handling as tread depth decreases
- Reports of sidewall bulges and structural fragility
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance compared to premium sport tires
- Hardening of the rubber compound over time
Observations
- Users with high-torque or performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., GTI, high-output turbo models) frequently report that the tire lacks the dynamic handling and grip required for spirited driving.
- Drivers of economy and mid-sized sedans (e.g., Kia Cerato, Skoda Octavia) report the highest satisfaction, specifically citing the tire's suitability for long-distance highway cruising.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Altimax One S | B · Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
General
78
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 — better dry, wet and comfort. Pick the General Altimax One S if treadwear and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 scores 81 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 scores 73 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 scores 83 vs 75 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
General Altimax One S scores 86 vs 80 on treadwear.
Tire A · General Altimax One S
Tire B · Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1
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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.