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Dunlop Signature HP 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 0 + 1 road tests and 16 + 567 owner reviews. How we score

G-MAX RS is ahead, 63–58

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Dunlop Signature HP
Tire ADunlop

Signature HP

All Season Ultra High Performance tires

± 8Provisional

Tests – · none yet Owners 54 · 16 reviews

General G-MAX RS
Tire BGeneral

G-MAX RS

Summer tire

± 7

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.

  1. 54

    Dry

    G-MAX RS +14
    68
    Why this score
    SourceSignature HPG-MAX RS
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 59 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online4769

    Signature HP: 60% × 59.2 (est.) + 40% × 46.6 = 54

    G-MAX RS: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 68

    No road tests of dry for Signature HP. 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).

  2. 57

    Wet

    G-MAX RS +14
    71
    Why this score
    SourceSignature HPG-MAX RS
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 61 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online5272

    Signature HP: 60% × 60.6 (est.) + 40% × 52.2 = 57

    G-MAX RS: 60% × 71.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.6 = 71

    No road tests of wet for Signature HP. 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).

  3. 59

    Snow

    Signature HP +24
    35
    Why this score
    SourceSignature HPG-MAX RS
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 51 (est.)
    Reviews found online5110

    Signature HP: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 51 = 59

    G-MAX RS: 60% × 51.3 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 35

    No road tests of snow for Signature HP. 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).

  4. 58

    Comfort

    G-MAX RS +6
    64
    Why this score
    SourceSignature HPG-MAX RS
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online5362

    Signature HP: 40% × 65.5 (est.) + 60% × 53.1 = 58

    G-MAX RS: 40% × 67.2 (est.) + 60% × 61.6 = 64

    No road tests of comfort for Signature HP. 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).

  5. 63

    Noise

    Signature HP +1
    62
    Why this score
    SourceSignature HPG-MAX RS
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online5954

    Signature HP: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 58.8 = 63

    G-MAX RS: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.2 = 62

    No road tests of noise for Signature HP or G-MAX RS. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 64

    Treadwear

    G-MAX RS +6
    70
    Why this score
    SourceSignature HPG-MAX RS
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 65 (est.)73
    Reviews found online6365

    Signature HP: 60% × 65.1 (est.) + 40% × 62.6 = 64

    G-MAX RS: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 64.7 = 70

    No road tests of treadwear for Signature HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 53

    Handling (owners)

    G-MAX RS +10
    63
    Why this score
    SourceSignature HPG-MAX RS
    Reviews found online5363
Scores at a glance
CategoryDunlop Signature HPGeneral G-MAX RS
Relative Score 58 63
Dry 54 68
Wet 57 71
Snow 59 35
Comfort 58 64
Noise 63 62
Treadwear 64 70
Handling (owners) 53 63

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± 8

Signature HP

± 7

G-MAX RS

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Signature HP

Pros

  • Responsive handling and reliable cornering grip
  • Affordable pricing and good overall value
  • Smooth and quiet ride reported by many users

Cons

  • Some users experience notable road noise
  • Firm ride quality due to a harder rubber compound
  • Tendency to develop temporary flat-spotting after sitting parked
All owner themes in the Signature HP review

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
All owner themes in the G-MAX RS review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Dunlop Signature HP

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

General G-MAX RS

Positive

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/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!”
grassrootsmotorsports.com

“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.”
forum.miata.net

“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.”
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 · Dunlop Signature HP B · General G-MAX RS
CategoryAll Season Ultra High Performance tiresSummer tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available148
Rim diameters17″16″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″10/32″
UTQG500 A A360 - 700 A - AA A
Treadwear warranty45,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwallBlack Side Wall
Max pressure50 psi50 - 51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop Signature HP

General G-MAX RS

Winner: General G-MAX RS — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Dunlop Signature HP if snow matters most to you. Dunlop Signature HP rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 16 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Dunlop Signature HP scores 59 vs 35 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

General G-MAX RS scores 68 vs 54 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

General G-MAX RS scores 71 vs 57 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

General G-MAX RS scores 63 vs 53 on handling.

Tire A · Dunlop Signature HP
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Signature HP or G-MAX RS?

Which is better in the wet, Signature HP or G-MAX RS?

General G-MAX RS, 71 vs 57 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Signature HP or G-MAX RS?

General G-MAX RS, 68 vs 54 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Signature HP or G-MAX RS?

Dunlop Signature HP, 59 vs 35 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Signature HP or G-MAX RS?

Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 62 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Signature HP or G-MAX RS?

General G-MAX RS, 64 vs 58 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Signature HP or G-MAX RS?

General G-MAX RS, 70 vs 64 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