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Comparison: General Altimax Winter 3 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

General Altimax Winter 3Budget
GeneralGeneral

Altimax Winter 3

R13 – R19
VS
Continental WinterContact TS 870Premium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870

9.9
R14 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Pakistan (General) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). General is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than General (0%). The first tyre test of General Altimax Winter 3 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Altimax Winter 3 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested.

Test Profile

General
Altimax Winter 3
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
6
17
Best position
#14
#1
Average position
23.7
1.7
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
43
80

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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