General's AltiMAX RT placed first in the Touring All-Season
Tire Test conducted on several brands of size 205/55 R16 T
tires installed on a BMW 328i at Tire Rack’s test track in
South Bend, Ind.
Tire Rack’s 6.6-mile loop of expressway, state highway and
county roads provided a variety of road conditions, including
city and highway speeds, smooth and coarse concrete and new
and patched asphalt. The tire distributor tested for noise,
comfort, ride quality and everyday handling.
The AltiMAX RT was previously rated No. 1 by Tire Rack in an
August 2007 independent road test. Based on the tire’s
“supreme handling and exceptional wet grip,” Tire Rack again
gave it the top rating, listing it as “an excellent all-
around standard touring all-season tire.”
General says the AltiMAX RT “is a stylish touring tire that
offers a smooth, comfortable ride without compromising
treadwear.”
It features Visual Alignment Indicators (VAI), which help
motorists visually identify alignment irregularities so they
are able to take proper re-alignment precautions to extend
the life of the tire; Acoustic Modulation Sound Technology
(AMST), a sound wave suppression technology that
substantially reduces road-tire noise; and a Twin Cushion
Silica Tread Compound, comprised of unique high- and low-
density treads “to deliver the ultimate in ride
comfort.”
You can view the full Tire Rack results or for more
information visit www.generaltire.com.
