General Altimax Winter 3 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the General Altimax Winter 3 and GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo appear in 8 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Winter 3 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 tests.
How the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 3 tests.
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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The General Altimax Winter 3 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | General Altimax Winter 3 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 3 |
| Best rank | #4 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 18.8 | 10.9 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.6 | 90.5 |
Tire Lab Score
General Altimax Winter 3
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | General Altimax Winter 3 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 26.0 | Avg rank 10.0 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 17.0 | Avg rank 15.0 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.4 | Avg rank 7.0 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 9.0 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.5 | Avg rank 8.8 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 16.0 | Avg rank 10.0 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 9.0 | General Altimax Winter 3 |
💧 Wet: General Altimax Winter 3 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 26.0 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
☀️ Dry: General Altimax Winter 3 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 15.0, compared to 17.0 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
❄️ Snow: General Altimax Winter 3 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.4 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
🧊 Ice: General Altimax Winter 3 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the General Altimax Winter 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: General Altimax Winter 3 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 10.5 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
📏 Mileage: General Altimax Winter 3 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 16.0 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
🔋 Efficiency: General Altimax Winter 3 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The General Altimax Winter 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, General Altimax Winter 3 or GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo ranks higher on average than the General Altimax Winter 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo averages a better dry-braking rank than the General Altimax Winter 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo ranks better than the General Altimax Winter 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo shows better mileage performance than the General Altimax Winter 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
General Altimax Winter 3 appears in 5 independent tests, GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →