General Altimax 365AW vs King-Meiler AS1 KM

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    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

    MetricGeneral Altimax 365AWKing-Meiler AS1 KM
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used31
    Best rank#5#1
    Avg rank18.825.3
    Latest test20212019
    Tire Lab Score81.3

    Tire Lab Score

    81.3
    Very Good · All Season
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGeneral Altimax 365AWKing-Meiler AS1 KMWinner
    💧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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