Tests – · 1 test Owners 67 · 1 review
Best test result: #6 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
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BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 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 Sport COMP-2 68, 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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68
Dry
G-MAX RS +169Why this score
Source g-Force Sport COMP-2 G-MAX RS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 68 69 g-Force Sport COMP-2: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 68.4 = 68
G-MAX RS: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 69
No road tests of dry for g-Force Sport COMP-2. 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 Sport COMP-2 G-MAX RS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 72 72 g-Force Sport COMP-2: 60% × 71.3 (est.) + 40% × 71.7 = 71
G-MAX RS: 60% × 71.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.6 = 71
No road tests of wet for g-Force Sport COMP-2. 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 Sport COMP-2 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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64
Comfort
Level64Why this score
Source g-Force Sport COMP-2 G-MAX RS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 63 62 g-Force Sport COMP-2: 40% × 67.5 (est.) + 60% × 62.5 = 64
G-MAX RS: 40% × 67.3 (est.) + 60% × 61.6 = 64
No road tests of comfort for g-Force Sport COMP-2. 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 comparison61Why this score
Source g-Force Sport COMP-2 G-MAX RS Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 54 G-MAX RS: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 54 = 61
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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67
Treadwear
G-MAX RS +370Why this score
Source g-Force Sport COMP-2 G-MAX RS Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 70 73 Reviews found online 63 65 Tested Tread Life (Miles) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 62% 69% g-Force Sport COMP-2: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 62.8 = 67
G-MAX RS: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 64.7 = 70
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68
Handling (owners)
g-Force Sport COMP-2 +563Why this score
Source g-Force Sport COMP-2 G-MAX RS Reviews found online 68 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 | General G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 69 |
| Dry | 68 | 69 |
| Wet | 71 | 71 |
| Snow | – | 35 |
| Comfort | 64 | 64 |
| Noise | – | 61 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 68 | 63 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
g-Force Sport COMP-2
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 finished ahead 0 times and General G-MAX RS 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | g-Force Sport COMP-2 | G-MAX RS | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 62% | 69% | −7.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #20/22 | #3/22 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A g-Force Sport COMP-2
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 Sport COMP-2
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/370z
·2 upvotes ·2018-03-31
“General G-Max RS tires I know they just came out in February 2018 but was wondering if anyone else has had experiences with them yet. From what I’ve dug up, they’re OEM on the new Saleen Mustang. Rated at 360AA. I bring this up because that’s what the dealer has given me after an unfortunate alignment issue with my old tires. Yes I went to the dealer because I trust very few people to work on my car and can afford a little extra. So far these tires haven’t disappointed me but it’s day 1. Highway driving felt very smooth and I hugged the corners going faster than... everyone else. Later today I’m going to take my empty backroad and see how they are in tight turns. General announced these tires are UHP Summer tires meant to attract customers for track and autocross. The only thing that holds me back a little on the throttle is the price tag is SOOO cheap, which is exactly what they wanted. If you have experience with them go ahead and post up please. Read more”
r/GolfGTI
·3 upvotes ·2023-04-12
“Price no object? Michelin 100%. I have the Generals right now and while they're fine for grip and what not, they are very noisy. I have Michelin X Ice winter tires, and even with the aggressive winter tread, they are considerably quieter than my g-max rs. However I paid about 700 CAD for my set of g-max a couple years ago. So for a price like that, I'm happy. Like anything, expect to get what you pay for.”
rennlist.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by SBG200 Any updates? I need a new set on my '08 Turbo and I'm curious about noise level. The old Michelins are getting really loud, even on "smooth" surfaces. I have these on my turbo and for a daily driven car they are great. Perform very well in dry and serviceable in the rain. There’s a bit more road noise than a premium tire but for $700 with the rebate (if still offered), I think they are totally worth a shot.”
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 Sport COMP-2 | B · General G-MAX RS |
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| Category | High Performance Summer 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 | 340 AA A | 360 - 700 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2
69
/ 100
General G-MAX RS
Too close to call: BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 and General G-MAX RS are within 2 points overall. General G-MAX RS is stronger on treadwear. BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 1 review), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General G-MAX RS scores 70 vs 67 on treadwear.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2
Tire B · General G-MAX RS
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g-Force Sport COMP-2 or G-MAX RS?
Which is better in the wet, g-Force Sport COMP-2 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 Sport COMP-2 or G-MAX RS?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 69 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, g-Force Sport COMP-2 or G-MAX RS?
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 64 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, g-Force Sport COMP-2 or G-MAX RS?
General G-MAX RS, 70 vs 67 on our treadwear score.
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