General Altimax RT 155/65 R13 73T

Developed for compact cars the Altimax RT car tire ensures a safe grip on wet and dry roads.The non-directional tread also convinces with its durability and great comfort.

Features:

Extends the life of the tire by visually identifying vehicle misalignment
Sound wave suppression technology that works to reduce road tire noise
High and low density tread delivers the extraordinary ride comfort
Smart contour reacts to different road conditions to maintain contact with road surface

Regulation (EU) 2020/740

EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes

The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.

Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.

The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.

With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.

Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.

Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.

AltimaxRT tyre review

Average based on 26 test results

Grip in dry conditions

Braking in dry conditions

Grip in wet conditions

Braking in wet conditions

Grip in snow

Driving comfort

Internal noise level

Tyre wear

Fuel consumption

Kilometers driven 29949

13.03.2018 from Brian
Other than the tires riding a little spongy (think ford crown vic) they have performed very well. Riding soft I expected a hit to my fuel economy. I didn't notice any decrease in fuel economy. I bought these for the excellent cold weather and snow traction. They haven't disappointed.

24.07.2014 from Brian H
I bought these tires for winter weather traction. After last years winter I am glad I bought them. These tires worked just as good as dedicated snow tires. Wet traction is very good but not as good as a soft summer only tire. My only complaint is that the ride is very soft and I think this might negatively affect fuel economy.

24.04.2014 from MR A
There's tires are by the best I've every used for the price. A plus on your SUV.

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