Tests – · 1 test Owners 67 · 1 review
Best test result: #2 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))
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BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S vs General G-MAX RS — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 1 road tests and 1 + 567 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: g-Force COMP-2 A/S 70, G-MAX RS 69.
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 59 · 567 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“G-max rs I put 7k miles on these tires and this is the front how many miles would you say I have before problems occur I plan on replacing in a few weeks Read more”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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70
Dry
g-Force COMP-2 A/S +268Why this score
Source g-Force COMP-2 A/S G-MAX RS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 71 69 g-Force COMP-2 A/S: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 70.8 = 70
G-MAX RS: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 68
No road tests of dry for g-Force COMP-2 A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for G-MAX RS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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71
Wet
Level71Why this score
Source g-Force COMP-2 A/S G-MAX RS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 71 72 g-Force COMP-2 A/S: 60% × 70.9 (est.) + 40% × 71.1 = 71
G-MAX RS: 60% × 71.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.6 = 71
No road tests of wet for g-Force COMP-2 A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for G-MAX RS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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Snow
No comparison35Why this score
Source g-Force COMP-2 A/S G-MAX RS Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 51 (est.) Reviews found online – 10 G-MAX RS: 60% × 51.3 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 35
No road tests of snow for G-MAX RS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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67
Comfort
g-Force COMP-2 A/S +364Why this score
Source g-Force COMP-2 A/S G-MAX RS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 67 62 g-Force COMP-2 A/S: 40% × 68.2 (est.) + 60% × 66.5 = 67
G-MAX RS: 40% × 67.2 (est.) + 60% × 61.6 = 64
No road tests of comfort for g-Force COMP-2 A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for G-MAX RS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison62Why this score
Source g-Force COMP-2 A/S G-MAX RS Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 54 G-MAX RS: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.2 = 62
No road tests of noise for G-MAX RS. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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70
Treadwear
Level70Why this score
Source g-Force COMP-2 A/S G-MAX RS Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 77 73 Reviews found online 60 65 g-Force COMP-2 A/S: 60% × 77 + 40% × 59.7 = 70
G-MAX RS: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 64.7 = 70
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69
Handling (owners)
g-Force COMP-2 A/S +663Why this score
Source g-Force COMP-2 A/S G-MAX RS Reviews found online 69 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S | General G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 69 |
| Dry | 70 | 68 |
| Wet | 71 | 71 |
| Snow | – | 35 |
| Comfort | 67 | 64 |
| Noise | – | 62 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 69 | 63 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
g-Force COMP-2 A/S
69
/ 100
G-MAX RS
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | g-Force COMP-2 A/S | G-MAX RS | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 87% #2/19 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | 69% #3/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/19 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | #3/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A g-Force COMP-2 A/S
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B G-MAX RS
Pros
- Outstanding price-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Strong dry and wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for a performance tire
Cons
- Softer sidewalls can lead to some squirm or less crisp steering response during hard cornering
- Prone to temporary flat-spotting or vibration when sitting overnight in cooler weather
- Unpredictable or slippery performance if driven in cold temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
General G-MAX RS
Community sentiment toward the General G-MAX RS is broadly positive, with users frequently praising its exceptional value and strong dry and wet traction as a budget-friendly ultra-high-performance summer tire. While often favorably compared against premium alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S or Firestone Indy 500, some owners note compromises including elevated road noise and occasional handling inconsistencies on specific sports car platforms.
r/mazda3
·19 upvotes ·2019-07-04
“Been driving on the General G-Max RS 225's for about a month now and it feels like I'm glued to the road. Now I just need to install my Corksport rear sway bar for even more cornering fun!”
grassrootsmotorsports.com
“I've had General G-Max RS on the E36 M3 for the past two summers and have no complaints. Just normal/spirited driving. No actual performance driving. I know it's not the tire model but it's all I can offer.”
forum.miata.net
“I'm going to get the Firestones or General G-MAX RS tires when the previous owners Michelin all-season tires wear out. I want a summer performance tire. Leaning towards the Firestone since they have better dry performance than the Generals. The Generals do better in the wet according to the performance test they both were in.”
Top themes
#value and pricing#dry and wet grip#comparison to Michelin PS4S#comparison to Indy 500#road noise levels#treadwear and longevity#Porsche and Corvette fitment
Based on 53 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S | B · General G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra High Performance All Season tire | Summer tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 48 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 400 AA A | 360 - 700 A - AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | 45,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
69
/ 100
General G-MAX RS
Too close to call: BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S and General G-MAX RS are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S is stronger on handling and comfort. BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 1 review), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S scores 69 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S scores 67 vs 64 on comfort.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
Tire B · General G-MAX RS
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g-Force COMP-2 A/S or G-MAX RS?
Which is better in the wet, g-Force COMP-2 A/S or G-MAX RS?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 71 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, g-Force COMP-2 A/S or G-MAX RS?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 68 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, g-Force COMP-2 A/S or G-MAX RS?
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S, 67 vs 64 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, g-Force COMP-2 A/S or G-MAX RS?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 70 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology