Tests 68 · 1 test Owners 57 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 11 in 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test (snow handling)
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Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs General G-MAX AS-05 — 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 21 + 805 owner reviews. How we score
G-MAX AS-05 is ahead, 69–63
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 68 · 805 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“18 ST on freshly refinished snowflakes and general g-max as-05 tires. Tire rack mobile install is awesome.”
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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65
Dry
G-MAX AS-05 +570Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack G-MAX AS-05 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 67 ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 61 71 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 67.4 + 40% × 60.9 = 65
G-MAX AS-05: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 71.2 = 70
No road tests of dry for G-MAX AS-05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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68
Wet
G-MAX AS-05 +371Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack G-MAX AS-05 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 69 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 66 71 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 69.2 + 40% × 66.4 = 68
G-MAX AS-05: 60% × 70.6 (est.) + 40% × 70.6 = 71
No road tests of wet for G-MAX AS-05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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60
Snow
Turanza QuietTrack +159Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack G-MAX AS-05 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 65 ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 52 51 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 65.4 + 40% × 51.8 = 60
G-MAX AS-05: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 51.1 = 59
No road tests of snow for G-MAX AS-05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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66
Comfort
G-MAX AS-05 +167Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack G-MAX AS-05 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 64 66 Turanza QuietTrack: 40% × 67.8 (est.) + 60% × 64.2 = 66
G-MAX AS-05: 40% × 68.1 (est.) + 60% × 65.8 = 67
No road tests of comfort for Turanza QuietTrack or G-MAX AS-05. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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64
Noise
G-MAX AS-05 +367Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack G-MAX AS-05 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 61 68 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 61.2 = 64
G-MAX AS-05: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 67.9 = 67
No road tests of noise for Turanza QuietTrack or G-MAX AS-05. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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52
Treadwear
G-MAX AS-05 +2375Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack G-MAX AS-05 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 58 (est.) 77 Reviews found online 44 73 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 58.2 (est.) + 40% × 43.6 = 52
G-MAX AS-05: 60% × 77 + 40% × 72.7 = 75
No road tests of treadwear for Turanza QuietTrack. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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59
Handling (owners)
G-MAX AS-05 +1170Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack G-MAX AS-05 Reviews found online 59 70
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | General G-MAX AS-05 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 69 |
| Dry | 65 | 70 |
| Wet | 68 | 71 |
| Snow | 60 | 59 |
| Comfort | 66 | 67 |
| Noise | 64 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 52 | 75 |
| Handling (owners) | 59 | 70 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Turanza QuietTrack
69
/ 100
G-MAX AS-05
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 | Turanza QuietTrack | G-MAX AS-05 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/11 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | #3/19 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Turanza QuietTrack
Pros
- Dramatically reduced road noise and exceptionally quiet operation
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Strong grip and responsive handling in dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Very poor traction and instability on snow-covered roads
- Treadlife often falls significantly short of the 80,000-mile warranty for some users
- Can become noticeably louder as the tires wear down
Tire B G-MAX AS-05
Pros
- Exceptional value and price point compared to premium brands
- Low road noise and quiet operation
- Sharp steering response and sporty handling
Cons
- Slightly mushy or delayed response at the absolute cornering limit for aggressive drivers
- Mediocre performance in deep snow
- Occasional reports of highway tramlining or a firmer ride due to stiff sidewalls
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
General G-MAX AS-05
Community members widely regard the General G-Max AS-05 as an outstanding value for an ultra-high performance all-season tire, often praising its responsive steering, strong dry handling, and wet grip as a cheaper alternative to Continental and Michelin. However, opinions on road noise are polarized, ranging from quiet to noticeably loud, and snow/winter performance is frequently cited as mediocre or limited to light conditions.
r/BoltEV
·7 upvotes ·2019-03-16
“General Tire G-MAX AS-05 I just ordered a set of General Tire G-MAX AS-05 for my Bolt. Tirerack.com says that this is an "Ultra High Performance All-Season" tire. With 28,000 miles of wear on the factory tires, I can feel it starting to hydroplane in heavy rain. I'm swapping before something worse than "starting to hydroplane" happens. And I'm looking forward to it being a lot more fun to drive. :-) General Tire G-MAX AS-05”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2018-05-16
“I had the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3's on my GTI and didn't care for them much. Overrated, period. The + version might be better? I have 4 Continental SureContact RX's on my GTI and they are the best UHP all-season tires I've had. They aren't known for being superb in class in the snow like the Conti DWS06's are. But they grip excellent in the rain and perform great cold or hot. Every other all-season I've had gave up traction in hot summer weather except for the Conti's on my car and the Generals Gmax AS-05 on my wifes Audi. Those Generals are made in Portugal by Continental. They have a tad more road noise than my tires but are better otherwise. I'm done assuming Michelin and top tier high dollar tires are always better.”
subaruoutback.org
·5 upvotes ·2021-10-05
“I'm a tire dealer. If you can get the General GMax AS05 in your size... Get them. They are so underrated. Im on my 2nd set. That is the only time I've repeated a tire purchase. The most interesting thing about them is the noise at extreme cornering. There isnt any squeal. They make a low pitched hum. And they are cheap. General is a sister of Continental .”
Top themes
#value and pricing#wet traction performance#road noise levels#light snow capability#steering response handling#Continental brand relationship#tread wear longevity
Based on 88 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · General G-MAX AS-05 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 19″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 800 A A | 500 A - AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
69
/ 100
General G-MAX AS-05
Winner: General G-MAX AS-05 — better treadwear, handling and dry. Where the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General G-MAX AS-05 scores 75 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General G-MAX AS-05 scores 70 vs 59 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
General G-MAX AS-05 scores 70 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General G-MAX AS-05 scores 71 vs 68 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · General G-MAX AS-05
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Turanza QuietTrack or G-MAX AS-05?
Which is better in the wet, Turanza QuietTrack or G-MAX AS-05?
General G-MAX AS-05, 71 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Turanza QuietTrack or G-MAX AS-05?
General G-MAX AS-05, 70 vs 65 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Turanza QuietTrack or G-MAX AS-05?
Neither, by our numbers: 60 vs 59 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Turanza QuietTrack or G-MAX AS-05?
General G-MAX AS-05, 67 vs 64 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Turanza QuietTrack or G-MAX AS-05?
Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 67 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Turanza QuietTrack or G-MAX AS-05?
General G-MAX AS-05, 75 vs 52 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