61
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
11 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
General AltiMAX HP vs Vredestein Quatrac 5 — 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
4 professional tests
User signal (40%)
80/100
38 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Vredestein Quatrac 5 — better handling, treadwear and comfort. 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
Score (0–100)
Quatrac 5 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX HP | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 79 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 82 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Quatrac 5 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX HP | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 80 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 79 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX HP | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 46 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 77 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Quatrac 5 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX HP | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 85 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX HP | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Quatrac 5 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX HP | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 82 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Quatrac 5 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | AltiMAX HP | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | 82 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General AltiMAX HP | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 82 |
| Dry | 75 | 80 |
| Wet | 64 | 80 |
| Snow | – | 59 |
| Comfort | 61 | 85 |
| Noise | – | 72 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 82 |
| Handling | 52 | 82 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 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 HP is viewed as a budget-friendly tire that offers competent dry-weather performance and high value for money. However, user consensus is polarized, with significant concerns regarding premature tread wear and structural integrity, specifically regarding sidewall durability.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Reliable dry road grip and handling
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Effective tread wear indicators
Cons
- Fragile sidewalls prone to impact damage
- Short tread life and rapid wear
- Inconsistent wet weather performance
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback
Observations
- Drivers of heavier or performance-oriented vehicles like the Audi A4 reported a 'juicy' or unstable feel due to soft sidewalls.
- Users noted that the tire is better suited for relaxed, daily driving styles rather than high-performance applications.
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 is widely regarded as a competent and versatile all-season tire that excels in comfort and noise reduction. While it provides reliable performance across varied climates, user experiences regarding durability and extreme winter traction are polarized, making it a strong choice for moderate climates rather than harsh, alpine conditions.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low cabin noise levels
- Strong performance in wet and cold, non-frozen conditions
- Good value for money and fuel efficiency
- Consistent handling characteristics across varying temperatures
Cons
- Inconsistent tread wear, with some users reporting premature edge wear
- Limited traction on deep snow or packed ice
- Reports of sidewall bulges in some instances
- Soft compound can feel less precise during spirited dry-weather driving
Observations
- Users noted that low-profile sizes can result in a harsh ride, whereas standard profiles offer superior comfort.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those frequently carrying heavy loads reported faster tread wear and potential for edge scrubbing.
- Owners of AWD vehicles generally reported higher satisfaction with winter traction compared to those with FWD or RWD setups.
Community buzz
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
General AltiMAX HP
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 receives generally positive reviews on retail and testing sites for its price and balance of capabilities, but real-world community feedback is more mixed, particularly regarding its snow performance and longevity. While some users praise them as great all-weather tires for light winter conditions and rain, others note they struggle in heavy snow compared to dedicated winter tires and may lose traction in damp conditions as they wear down.
r/MitsubishiMirage
·36 upvotes ·2025-12-27
“Vredestein Quatrac 5 Photo taken on October 17, 2025. This was during one of your first snowstorms in the Wasatch in Utah. This was at Guardsman’s Pass before it closed for the season, at 9717’ (2962 m). I’ve had the Quatrac 5 since Nay 20th, they’re really not great for considerable snow and I will be going to studded tires again in the near future. Last season I had the Hakkapeliitta 10 (175/65/14) and that was considerably more grippy. Read more”
r/Miata
·25 upvotes ·2021-12-28
“Did great in the snow. With vredestein quatrac 5's in everybody's favorite 205/50/R15s”
r/cars
·1 upvote ·2019-07-21
“A guy on YouTube vlogged his experience with the quatrac 5 in his mirage. It's a good all weather tire for the occasional blast of snow but is by no means a substitute for actual snow tires.”
r/Miata
·1 upvote ·2021-12-29
“Are these Quatrac5 new ? After 15k miles my rear wheels are struggling to put down traction on damp roads if I am not real gentle on gas pedal on first gear from stop go traffic.”
Top themes
#snow and winter performance#wet and rain handling#value and price#tread wear and longevity#tire size availability
Based on 10 community posts
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General AltiMAX HP | B · Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
General
82
/ 100
Vredestein
Winner: Vredestein Quatrac 5 — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 82 vs 52 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 82 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 85 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 80 vs 64 on wet.
Tire A · General AltiMAX HP
Tire B · Vredestein Quatrac 5
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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.