General Altimax Winter 3 review
The General Altimax Winter 3 is viewed as a capable, budget-friendly winter tire that provides reliable traction in snow and slush. While users appreciate its value and resistance to aquaplaning, some find the handling feedback and noise levels at higher speeds to be less refined compared to premium competitors.
Owners rate it 15.8 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
85%By road tests
69.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The General Altimax Winter 3 is viewed as a capable, budget-friendly winter tire that provides reliable traction in snow and slush. While users appreciate its value and resistance to aquaplaning, some find the handling feedback and noise levels at higher speeds to be less refined compared to premium competitors.
Pros
- Strong performance in snow and slush conditions
- Effective resistance to aquaplaning
- Competitive price-to-quality ratio
Cons
- Increased road noise at highway speeds
- Soft sidewalls resulting in vague handling and road feedback
- Mediocre emergency wet braking performance
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the rubber compound feels firmer than premium alternatives like Michelin, impacting overall ride comfort.
6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
35th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 36th of 56 |
2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
14th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
24th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 29th of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 14th of 49 |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
18th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 14th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 20th of 20 | |
| Noise | 5th of 20 | |
| Value | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wear | 15th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 11th of 20 |
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
17th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 48 |
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
34th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 34th of 45 |