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 234 + 567 owner reviews. How we score
G-MAX RS leads, 64–61 Narrow edge
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 55 · 234 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“Treated my land yacht to some new rubber to keep it anchored in the snow. Cooper Zeon RS3-G1”
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”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 65 (est.) | ≈ 68 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 62 | 69 |
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 65.5 (est.) + 40% × 62 = 64
G-MAX RS: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 68
No road tests of dry for Zeon RS3-G1. 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).
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 71 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 72 |
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 63 = 65
G-MAX RS: 60% × 71.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.6 = 71
No road tests of wet for Zeon RS3-G1. 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).
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 61 (est.) | ≈ 51 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 42 | 10 |
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 61.3 (est.) + 40% × 41.5 = 53
G-MAX RS: 60% × 51.3 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 35
No road tests of snow for Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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).
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 56 | 62 |
Zeon RS3-G1: 40% × 66.1 (est.) + 60% × 55.9 = 60
G-MAX RS: 40% × 67.2 (est.) + 60% × 61.6 = 64
No road tests of comfort for Zeon RS3-G1. 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).
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 54 |
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 59.8 = 64
G-MAX RS: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.2 = 62
No road tests of noise for Zeon RS3-G1 or G-MAX RS. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests | 73 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 45 | 65 |
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 45 = 62
G-MAX RS: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 64.7 = 70
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 53 | 63 |
| Category | Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 | General G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 64 |
| Dry | 64 | 68 |
| Wet | 65 | 71 |
| Snow | 53 | 35 |
| Comfort | 60 | 64 |
| Noise | 64 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 53 | 63 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Zeon RS3-G1
G-MAX RS
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 | Zeon RS3-G1 | G-MAX RS | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 73% #6/19 · 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 | #8/19 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | #3/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community sentiment toward the Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 is generally very positive, with owners highlighting strong wet and dry traction, quiet operation, and exceptional value for money compared to premium rivals. It is frequently considered as a budget-friendly alternative to the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 for high-performance and daily driving needs. Minor caveats noted by drivers include potential initial flatspotting, firmer ride compliance, and differences in steering feel.
“Quote: Originally Posted by mcruzen Anyone have any experience running the following tires: Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All-Season Yes, I am running 245/18 on the front and 305/19 in the rear. One of the few manufacturers that offer a 305 in ultra high performance all season. I got them last year and they have been great I do try to drive my car in the colder winter months, as long as there is no snow or salt dust on the roads. I never go to the track or drag strip, so these tires should be just fine.”
“New tires made car steering different I recently replaced my all my tires on my 2017 Mazda3. All of them are basically brand new (original owner of tires did not like it after installing it and took it off right away). However, after installing them I noticed the handling just doesn't feel as nice as before. The steering feels lighter and I feel like have to put in more input on the steering wheels. I don't know if it's the size of it (225/4OR18XL instead of the P215/45R18), brand (cooper zeon rs3-g1 ( supposed to be all season/ high performance tires)), tires aren't broken in yet, or where I got my tires installed at (Firestone). Is this normal with new tires? Read more”
“[Canadian Tire] [Canadian Tire] Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All Season Tire $109.73 Certain Sizes YMMV Deal Link Price: $109.73 Savings: 40% Expiry: March 26, 2020 Retailer: Canadian Tire Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All Season Tire CLEARANCE (ON SELECT STYLES/SIZES) Copper Zeon RS3-G1 is a high-performance tire tuned for three-season and light snow conditions providing exceptional grip, handling and durability to your sports sedan or coupe. FEATURES Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All Season Tire is for high performance vehicles and enthusiast drivers The tread compound and design features great grip, stability and durability Delivers great performance on dry and wet pavement 3-D Micro Gauge sipes improve the stability of tread elements providing enhanced handling in wet and dry roads Asymmetrical tread pattern provides grip and stability during cornering maneuvers and reduced tire noise Made with a silica tread compound that is specially formulated to provide maximum dry and wet traction Cooper’s trademarked visual wear indicator provides peace of mind through informing drivers how worn their tires are ... 80013.html CLEARANCE (ON SELECT STYLES/SIZES) 225/40/18 for example, $109.73 EACH Stocktrack for 225/40/18 TireRack Review ... eon+RS3-G1 Stack with the SDM Can Tire $300 for $325 GC for more savings! Happy Hunting”
Based on 26 community posts
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.
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
Based on 53 community posts
| Attribute | A · Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 | B · General G-MAX RS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 8 | 48 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 20″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 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 |
| Sizes in common | 4 | 4 |
Cooper Zeon RS3-G1
General G-MAX RS
Narrow edge: General G-MAX RS — better handling, treadwear and wet. Pick the Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 if snow matters most to you.
Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 scores 53 vs 35 on snow.
General G-MAX RS scores 63 vs 53 on handling.
General G-MAX RS scores 70 vs 62 on treadwear.
General G-MAX RS scores 71 vs 65 on wet.
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General G-MAX RS, 71 vs 65 on our wet score.
General G-MAX RS, 68 vs 64 on our dry score.
Cooper Zeon RS3-G1, 53 vs 35 on our snow score.
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 62 on the noise score, within 3 points.
General G-MAX RS, 64 vs 60 on our comfort score.
General G-MAX RS, 70 vs 62 on our treadwear score.
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
