Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #43 of 52 in 2015 Market Overview - Braking Test (overall ranking)
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Cooper CS2 vs General G-MAX RS — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
G-MAX RS leads, 70–68 Narrow edge
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 62 · 567 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (overall ranking)
“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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67
Dry
G-MAX RS +471Why this score
Source CS2 G-MAX RS Reviews found online 67 73 -
67
Wet
G-MAX RS +572Why this score
Source CS2 G-MAX RS Reviews found online 66 73 -
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Snow
No comparison34Why this score
Source CS2 G-MAX RS Reviews found online – 10 -
70
Comfort
CS2 +268Why this score
Source CS2 G-MAX RS Reviews found online 70 66 -
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Noise
No comparison64Why this score
Source CS2 G-MAX RS Reviews found online – 60 -
67
Treadwear
G-MAX RS +370Why this score
Source CS2 G-MAX RS Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 68 66 -
70
Handling
CS2 +367Why this score
Source CS2 G-MAX RS Reviews found online 70 67
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper CS2 | General G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 70 |
| Dry | 67 | 71 |
| Wet | 67 | 72 |
| Snow | – | 34 |
| Comfort | 70 | 68 |
| Noise | – | 64 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 70 |
| Handling | 70 | 67 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
CS2
70
/ 100
G-MAX RS
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | CS2 | G-MAX RS | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 2% #43/52 · 2015 Market Overview - Braking Test | 90% #3/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | −88.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CS2
Pros
- Long-lasting tread life and slow wear rate over thousands of miles
- Good value for money
- Quiet operation and low noise levels
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather grip and a tendency to slip in heavy rain
- Prone to wheel spin during hard acceleration in dry conditions for some vehicles
- Mediocre performance on loose surfaces
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
Cooper CS2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
General G-MAX RS
The General G-Max RS is widely regarded by community members as an excellent budget-friendly summer tire that offers strong dry and wet grip, comparable to more expensive options. While most users praise their cornering performance and value, some note drawbacks such as noticeable road noise compared to premium alternatives like Michelin.
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.”
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/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!”
Top themes
#Budget performance value#Dry and wet grip#Road noise levels#Comparison to Michelin#Daily driving comfort
Based on 13 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper CS2 | B · General G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 48 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 360 - 700 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Cooper CS2
70
/ 100
General G-MAX RS
Winner: General G-MAX RS — better wet, dry and treadwear. Pick the Cooper CS2 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General G-MAX RS scores 72 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
General G-MAX RS scores 71 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper CS2 scores 70 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
General G-MAX RS scores 70 vs 67 on treadwear.
Tire A · Cooper CS2
Tire B · General G-MAX RS
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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.