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 805 + 234 owner reviews. How we score
G-MAX AS-05 is ahead, 70–61
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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.”
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”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | G-MAX AS-05 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 70 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 62 |
G-MAX AS-05: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 71.5 = 70
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 65.7 (est.) + 40% × 62.3 = 64
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 0.42).
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 0.42).
| Source | G-MAX AS-05 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 71 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 63 |
G-MAX AS-05: 60% × 70.8 (est.) + 40% × 70.8 = 71
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 63.3 = 65
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).
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).
| Source | G-MAX AS-05 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 63 (est.) | ≈ 60 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 51 | 42 |
G-MAX AS-05: 60% × 63.5 (est.) + 40% × 51.3 = 59
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 60.1 (est.) + 40% × 42.1 = 53
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 0.37).
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 0.37).
| Source | G-MAX AS-05 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 69 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 57 |
G-MAX AS-05: 40% × 68.6 (est.) + 60% × 66.4 = 67
Zeon RS3-G1: 40% × 66.8 (est.) + 60% × 56.6 = 61
No road tests of comfort for G-MAX AS-05 or Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | G-MAX AS-05 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 60 |
G-MAX AS-05: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 68.2 = 67
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 60.2 = 64
No road tests of noise for G-MAX AS-05 or Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | G-MAX AS-05 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests | 77 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 45 |
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 87% | 73% |
G-MAX AS-05: 60% × 77.1 + 40% × 72.5 = 75
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 44.7 = 61
| Source | G-MAX AS-05 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 70 | 53 |
| Category | General G-MAX AS-05 | Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 61 |
| Dry | 70 | 64 |
| Wet | 71 | 65 |
| Snow | 59 | 53 |
| Comfort | 67 | 61 |
| Noise | 67 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 61 |
| Handling (owners) | 70 | 53 |
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.
G-MAX AS-05
Zeon RS3-G1
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, General G-MAX AS-05 finished ahead 1 times and Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | G-MAX AS-05 | Zeon RS3-G1 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 87% | 73% | +13.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires · 225/40R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/19 | #8/19 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires · 225/40R18 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“I bought these for my daily driven 2016 Ford Interceptor AWD. Fantastic all season. Rain snow ice very confident (though the AWD Doesnt hurt). In the dry they are okay. I can still spin the tires if I floor it from a stop. They are quiet and smooth riding. The Taurus has fairly tall sidewalls, the have some noticeable give and delay cornering. I would not put them on my C5 if I did not need an all season. Also, they look okay on the Taurus but would be out of place on a vett. They seem less durable than other brands as I have had 3 flat repairs and 2 tire replacements. I dont think they would provide the traction a c5 needs. I really like them on my DD. 30k miles regular rotations and they look perfect.”
“I've had my General G-MAX AS05s for awhile and they handle awesomely! Got them for the 245/55 18" that I run on my Motegis. For light to medium snow they are adequate as long as you take it easy. Thinking of going with the Atimax 43s for better snow performance, though. Sure they are T-rated but who drives their Outback over 118mph??”
“Thanks to the advice of this group got four new tires General G max AS05. Huge improvement so far”
Based on 88 community posts
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.
“[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”
“Quote: Originally Posted by Krusty84 Yea... and in my personal opinion Cooper sucks. They are hands down the worst tires I have ever purchased. I dislike them so much I wouldn't even consider putting them on a car I was selling even if their price would save me money. 3 cars, a truck and probably the Zeon RS3-G1 All seasons on the vette....I'm very happy with them (my opinion)”
“Are Cooper ZEON RS3-G1 - SIZE: 275/40R19 enough for an ecoboost? I got a flat rear tire and only changed 1 tire. I ended up with a cooper zeon RS3. The other 3 tires are fairly worn Michelin pillot sports of the same size. No one near me had the pilot sports and I needed to get this done fast as I had to go to work still. Now my car veers to the left when accelerating and to the right when I left off the pedal. Would replacing the other rear tire with the same cooper zeon solve the issue or do I need to change all 4 tires? Are the coopers good enough? The guy at ford said he'd never put a cooper on a mustang but maybe he though I had a GT?”
Based on 26 community posts
| Attribute | A · General G-MAX AS-05 | B · Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 1 | 8 |
| Rim diameters | 19″ | 17″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10 - 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 A - AA A | 500 AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | 45,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
General G-MAX AS-05
Cooper Zeon RS3-G1
Winner: General G-MAX AS-05 — better handling, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
General G-MAX AS-05 scores 70 vs 53 on handling.
General G-MAX AS-05 scores 75 vs 61 on treadwear.
General G-MAX AS-05 scores 70 vs 64 on dry.
General G-MAX AS-05 scores 71 vs 65 on wet.
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General G-MAX AS-05, 71 vs 65 on our wet score.
General G-MAX AS-05, 70 vs 64 on our dry score.
General G-MAX AS-05, 59 vs 53 on our snow score.
General G-MAX AS-05, 67 vs 64 on our noise score.
General G-MAX AS-05, 67 vs 61 on our comfort score.
General G-MAX AS-05, 75 vs 61 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
