General Altimax 365AW vs King-Meiler AS1 KM: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the General Altimax 365AW and King-Meiler AS1 KM appear in 4 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the General Altimax 365AW performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 3 tests.
How the King-Meiler AS1 KM performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The General Altimax 365AW and King-Meiler AS1 KM are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prefer the King-Meiler AS1 KM's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | General Altimax 365AW | King-Meiler AS1 KM |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 1 |
| Best rank | #5 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 18.8 | 25.3 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 81.3 | — |
Tire Lab Score
General Altimax 365AW
King-Meiler AS1 KM
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | General Altimax 365AW | King-Meiler AS1 KM | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 15.7 | Avg rank 31.0 | General Altimax 365AW |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 24.7 | Avg rank 29.0 | General Altimax 365AW |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: General Altimax 365AW vs King-Meiler AS1 KM
The General Altimax 365AW wins this category with an average rank of 15.7, compared to 31.0 for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
☀️ Dry: General Altimax 365AW vs King-Meiler AS1 KM
The General Altimax 365AW wins this category with an average rank of 24.7, compared to 29.0 for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, General Altimax 365AW or King-Meiler AS1 KM?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the General Altimax 365AW ranks higher on average than the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The General Altimax 365AW averages a better dry-braking rank than the King-Meiler AS1 KM across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
General Altimax 365AW appears in 3 independent tests, King-Meiler AS1 KM in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
