78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
67/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
81/100
32 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
General Altimax Sport vs Pirelli P Zero Nero GT — 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
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
43 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: General Altimax Sport — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Nero GT if dry matters most to you.
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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)
P Zero Nero GT leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Sport | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Altimax Sport leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Sport | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 65 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 64 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Sport | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Altimax Sport leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Sport | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 64 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Sport | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Altimax Sport leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Sport | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 60 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Altimax Sport leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Altimax Sport | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 68 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Altimax Sport | Pirelli P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 71 |
| Dry | 70 | 84 |
| Wet | 71 | 69 |
| Snow | – | 77 |
| Comfort | 80 | 68 |
| Noise | – | 87 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 69 |
| Handling | 78 | 68 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 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 Sport is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range tire that offers a compelling balance of longevity and reliable daily performance. While most users praise its durability and dry-weather handling, opinions on noise levels and wet-weather confidence are polarized, with some drivers finding them excellent and others noting a decline in performance as the tread wears.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Impressive tread life and durability
- Reliable dry-weather handling and responsiveness
- Consistent performance as a mid-range alternative to Continental
Cons
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip for some users
- Performance degradation noted after significant mileage
- Struggles to maintain traction under high-torque acceleration
Observations
- Users with high-torque, front-wheel-drive vehicles reported difficulty with traction during hard acceleration.
- Drivers of smaller hatchbacks, such as the Skoda Fabia and VW Golf, frequently cited the tire as a quiet and long-lasting upgrade over budget alternatives.
The Pirelli P Zero Nero GT is a polarizing performance tire that excels in dry conditions but receives mixed feedback regarding wet-weather reliability and ride refinement. While many users praise its dry grip and value-oriented pricing, a significant portion of owners report issues with high-speed vibrations, inconsistent wet traction, and premature tread wear.
Pros
- Strong dry-weather grip and predictable handling
- Competitive price point compared to top-tier performance rivals
- Improved noise levels and ride comfort for some users
- Progressive handling characteristics when pushed in dry conditions
Cons
- Inconsistent and sometimes unpredictable wet-weather performance
- Reports of persistent vibrations at highway speeds despite rebalancing
- Soft sidewalls leading to a 'numb' or 'twitchy' steering feel
- Rapid tread wear, particularly under aggressive driving conditions
Observations
- Users with high-torque front-wheel-drive hatchbacks (e.g., Golf GTI, Megane RS) frequently report difficulty putting power down in the wet.
- Owners of heavier vehicles like the BMW 7-series or Jaguar X-Type noted that the soft sidewalls can feel vague or 'numb' during cornering.
- Drivers of smaller performance cars (e.g., Fiesta ST) generally report higher satisfaction with the tire's handling-to-price ratio.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Altimax Sport | B · Pirelli P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 280 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
General
71
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: General Altimax Sport — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Nero GT if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
General Altimax Sport scores 87 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli P Zero Nero GT scores 84 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
General Altimax Sport scores 80 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General Altimax Sport scores 78 vs 68 on handling.
Tire A · General Altimax Sport
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero Nero GT
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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.