Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 43 reviews
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Continental ProContact TX vs General G-MAX AS-05 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
G-MAX AS-05 leads, 67–64 Narrow edge
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 65 · 805 reviews
“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”
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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64
Dry
G-MAX AS-05 +367Why this score
Source ProContact TX G-MAX AS-05 Reviews found online 62 67 -
68
Wet
Level68Why this score
Source ProContact TX G-MAX AS-05 Reviews found online 67 67 -
61
Snow
ProContact TX +556Why this score
Source ProContact TX G-MAX AS-05 Reviews found online 55 47 -
64
Comfort
G-MAX AS-05 +468Why this score
Source ProContact TX G-MAX AS-05 Reviews found online 60 66 -
65
Noise
G-MAX AS-05 +267Why this score
Source ProContact TX G-MAX AS-05 Reviews found online 62 67 -
66
Treadwear
G-MAX AS-05 +874Why this score
Source ProContact TX G-MAX AS-05 Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 66 71 -
56
Handling
G-MAX AS-05 +1066Why this score
Source ProContact TX G-MAX AS-05 Reviews found online 56 66
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ProContact TX | General G-MAX AS-05 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 67 |
| Dry | 64 | 67 |
| Wet | 68 | 68 |
| Snow | 61 | 56 |
| Comfort | 64 | 68 |
| Noise | 65 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 74 |
| Handling | 56 | 66 |
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Headline score
64
/ 100
ProContact TX
67
/ 100
G-MAX AS-05
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ProContact TX
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
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
Continental ProContact TX
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
General G-MAX AS-05
Community members generally view the General G-Max AS-05 as a strong, budget-friendly alternative to premium ultra-high-performance all-season tires like the Continental DWS06 or Michelin Pilot Sport AS. Users praise its solid dry and wet grip, value for money, and capability in cold weather or light snow, though some note that its snow performance is only mediocre and tread life can vary.
r/FocusST
·2 upvotes ·2020-05-14
“painted calipers and G-Max AS-05 here too!”
r/tires
·2 upvotes ·2023-11-06
“I am on my second set of GMAX AS05 tires on my '16 Miata. I got UHP A/S tires so I can drive them in colds temps and not be dead in the snow if I get caught on light snow. If the AS-07 tires are at least as good as the 05s, I will likely go ahead with them. I only get about 15k max out of a set of tires so I would be stuck with them for 2-3 years. The other one I am considering is the Conti DWS06+.”
r/Corvette
·21 upvotes ·2021-07-14
“Thanks to the advice of this group got four new tires General G max AS05. Huge improvement so far”
Top themes
#Value and Pricing#Wet and Dry Grip#Snow and Winter Performance#Comparison to Premium Brands#Tread Wear and Longevity
Based on 19 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ProContact TX | B · General G-MAX AS-05 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 49 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 19″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 400 - 540 A A - B | 500 A - AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Continental ProContact TX
67
/ 100
General G-MAX AS-05
Winner: General G-MAX AS-05 — better handling, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Continental ProContact TX if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General G-MAX AS-05 scores 66 vs 56 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General G-MAX AS-05 scores 74 vs 66 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental ProContact TX scores 61 vs 56 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
General G-MAX AS-05 scores 68 vs 64 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental ProContact TX
Tire B · General G-MAX AS-05
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.