P28 of 50
Beat 45% of the field
General Altimax One S Test Results
Tested 2020 to 2023
2 publications
Tested 4 times by independent publications, the General Altimax One S averages a finish of 32nd.
- 4Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 32ndAverage finish
- 37%Field beaten on average
- 2Publications
4 tests, 2020 to 2023
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 37%
Record by discipline
Where the General Altimax One S finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 4 | P35 of 49 | 29% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 4 | P33 of 49 | 33% | - |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 1 | P38 of 50 | 24% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P41 of 50 | 18% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P19 of 50 | 63% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 1 | P10 of 50 | 82% | - |
| Tire Weight | 1 | P11 of 50 | 80% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 1 | P15 of 50 | 71% | - |
| Value | 1 | P6 of 50 | 90% | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 1 | P10 of 50 | 82% | - |
| Abrasion | 1 | P22 of 50 | 57% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the General Altimax One S. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barum Bravuris 5HM
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Firestone RoadHawk
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Viking Protech Newgen
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Tomket Sport 3 Series 3
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Uniroyal RainSport 5
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Laufenn S Fit EQ+
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Semperit Speed Life 3
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Cooper Zeon CS8
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 BFGoodrich Advantage
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Kleber Dynaxer HP4
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Continental Premium Contact 6
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Toyo Proxes Comfort
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Turanza T005
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Altimax Sport Predecessor | 2 | 0 | 29th | 40% |
| General Altimax One S This tire | 4 | 0 | 32nd | 37% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 4 tests. Updated December 1, 2025.
The General Altimax One S shows a clear value-oriented profile with consistently competitive pricing and decent wear for a budget segment tire, but braking performance-especially in the wet-limits its overall standing. Across four summer tests it averaged 31.8th, typically ranking bottom-third in dry and wet braking, with occasional mid-pack results in aquaplaning and good results in noise/efficiency and cost metrics.
Performance Strengths
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Value and Cost of Ownership
Strong
Details
- 2023 ADAC: Price 3/50 (+42.2% from best), Value 6/50 (+52.4% from best)
- 2023 ADAC: Wear 15/50 (+42.9% from best)
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Comfort/Noise and Efficiency
Moderate
Details
- 2023 ADAC: Noise 10/50 (+1.9% from best)
- 2023 ADAC: Fuel Consumption 10/50 (+3.6% from best)
-
Aquaplaning Resistance
Minor
Details
- 2023 ADAC: Curved aquaplaning 19/50 (+12.5% from best)
- 2023 ADAC: Straight aquaplaning 41/50 (+9.9% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
-
Wet Weather Performance
Strong
Details
- 2023 ADAC: Wet braking 39/50 (+27.6% from best); wet braking (concrete) 38/50 (+23%)
- 2022 AB: Wet braking 31/44 (+19.6%); 2021 AB: Wet braking 30/53 (+16.9%); 2020 AB: Wet braking 32/49 (+23.3%)
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Dry Braking Performance
Moderate
Details
- 2023 ADAC: Dry braking 41/50 (+12%)
- 2022 AB: Dry braking 37/44 (+10.1%); 2021 AB: Dry braking 41/53 (+12.9%); 2020 AB: Dry braking 21/49 (+10.3%)
Every test, newest first 4
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2023 1 test
2022 1 test
P35 of 50
Beat 26% of the field
2021 1 test
P30 of 53
Beat 44% of the field
2020 1 test
P34 of 50
Beat 33% of the field
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