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I've run the Altimax on a variety of FWD cars for a number of years and haven't ever had any issues with traction.
Tire Rack Test would finalize it for me:
September 6, 2009
Tires Tested:
General Altimax Arctic (Studdable Winter 205/55R16 91Q)
What We Liked: Excellent snow and ice traction
What We'd Improve: A small improvement in dry braking traction
Conclusion: Even unstudded, this tire delivers excellent wintertime traction in the snow and on ice
Latest Test Rank: 1st
Previous Test Rank: Not previously tested
Pirelli Winter Carving Edge (Studdable Winter 205/55R16 91T)
What We Liked: Solid dry braking traction
What We'd Improve: A modest improvement in ice traction
Conclusion: Delivers good snow performance but can't match the ice traction of the best
Latest Test Rank: 2nd
Previous Test Rank: Not previously tested
Firestone Winterforce (Studdable Winter 205/55R16 91S)
What We Liked: Solid snow traction
What We'd Improve: Ice traction when unstudded
Conclusion: Good snow traction but needs studs for the best traction on ice
Latest Test Rank: 3rd
Previous Test Rank: 4th (October '07)
Vehicles Used:
2008 BMW E90 320i Sedan, 2008 BMW E92 328i Coupe
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