The General Altimax One S is a mid-range ultra high performance summer tyre that drivers tend to rate as safe, comfortable and good value for everyday use. Real-world feedback highlights reassuring wet-road grip and a smooth ride, with many owners reporting strong mileage and even wear. However, independent testing paints a more value-led picture, with wet braking in particular holding it back versus stronger competitors. Overall, it suits relaxed daily driving best rather than keen, sporty use.
Across both user experiences and professional tests, the Altimax One S comes through as a cost-of-ownership focused option: pricing and reported longevity are key reasons people choose it, and it generally delivers stable, predictable handling for normal road driving. Comfort is another consistent positive, and some test results also support respectable refinement/efficiency, although a proportion of drivers still report noticeable road noise on certain surfaces.
Where expectations should be managed is outright performance, especially in the wet. Despite many drivers feeling confident in the rain, test data repeatedly flags wet braking as a clear weakness and also shows below-average dry braking, which limits its standing in the UHP summer category. If you prioritise value, comfort and tread life, it's an appealing package; if you want sharp steering response and top-tier wet stopping distances, there are stronger alternatives.
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Owners say78%from 17 owner reviews69% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesComfort, ValueWetRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2026.
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the General Altimax One S stops 13.2% longer than premium rivals, 8.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 30/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the wet from 17 reviews.
How good is the General Altimax One S in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the General Altimax One S stops 7.8% longer than premium rivals, 3.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 33/100, and owners rate it 8.6/10 in the dry from 17 reviews.
How many miles does the General Altimax One S last?
Based on test and owner data, the General Altimax One S is expected to last around 25,352 miles (40,800 km).
What do owners say about the General Altimax One S?
Across 17 owner ratings the General Altimax One S averages 78%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.6 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 7.4. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 67% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the General Altimax One S's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the General Altimax One S most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
More questions about the General Altimax One S(5)
How comfortable and quiet are the General Altimax One S?
Owners rate the General Altimax One S 7.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 16 reviews.
How well do the General Altimax One S wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the General Altimax One S 8.4 out of 10 for wear across 16 reviews. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,500 miles.
Would owners buy the General Altimax One S again?
69% of owners say they would buy the General Altimax One S again, based on the 16 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the General Altimax One S replace?
The General Altimax One S is the successor to the General Altimax Sport in General's range.
What sizes does the General Altimax One S come in?
The General Altimax One S is available in 100 sizes, ranging from 175-295/30-65 R15-20.
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Drivers generally report the General Altimax One S as a safe, comfortable mid-range tyre with strong wet-road grip and confident everyday handling. High-scoring reviews frequently praise its value for money and indicate good longevity/tread life over many miles. A recurring downside is that some users find it a bit noisy, and several note it isn't suited to sporty driving or sharp steering feel.
What owners mention most counted across 16 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 17 ratings
Owner score78%
Dry Grip86%
Wear84%
Wet Grip77%
Handling76%
Comfort76%
Road Feedback74%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 76%
“I have had a vauxhall Astra K since 2020 October. It came with general altimax one s 225 45 r17 94yxl tyres mileage 27000. It is now 2024 October still have the same tyres had no issues with them mileage is now 65000...”
“Got sold these tires as a cheap alternative to big branded tyres. They were decent for the 1st year, lacking a bit though. After 10k miles they went to shit and the handling was incredibly poor. I started losing...”
“Replaced 2 tires in the first 6 months. Side walls are supper soft. Pulled the car off the road on a sidewalk and i had a thorn pierce the sidewall. Good tires… but id rather get something else”
Replaced 2 tires in the first 6 months. Side walls are supper soft. Pulled the car off the road on a sidewalk and i had a thorn pierce the sidewall. Good tires… but id rather get something else
I usually drive long distances between 150-180kmh and they're perfect for that. Great tires with decent grip on cornering and they don't wear as quickly as other mid range tires that I've had before. They seem to be lacking a bit when it comes to braking.
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I have had a vauxhall Astra K since 2020 October. It came with general altimax one s 225 45 r17 94yxl tyres mileage 27000. It is now 2024 October still have the same tyres had no issues with them mileage is now 65000. Still got tread. Driven 38k with them and in all weather conditions and roads. Would definitely recommend these tyres.
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These tires have the thinnest sidewall that I've ever seen. After 4000km on the car, the front tire got a pinhole puncture from a thorn, and the damage is irreparable. Never buying these again
Got sold these tires as a cheap alternative to big branded tyres. They were decent for the 1st year, lacking a bit though. After 10k miles they went to shit and the handling was incredibly poor. I started losing traction on corners I had previously never had an issue with.
These tyres are cheap for a reason, they do the job for cheap but if you do a lot of driving I would never suggest them. If you drive to the shops round the corner they're cheap and fine.
Just bought 4 of them for my e90 bmw 3 series.. Tyres are very noisy and has unresponsive steering feel. Looking forward for the day when it is time to switch them
