Tests – · 1 test Owners 62 · 567 reviews
“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.”
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General G-MAX RS vs Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
G-MAX RS leads, 70–69 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 6 reviews
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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71
Dry
Level71Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Pilot Exalto PE2 Reviews found online 73 73 -
72
Wet
G-MAX RS +369Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Pilot Exalto PE2 Reviews found online 73 69 -
34
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Pilot Exalto PE2 Reviews found online 10 – -
68
Comfort
Pilot Exalto PE2 +169Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Pilot Exalto PE2 Reviews found online 66 68 -
64
Noise
Pilot Exalto PE2 +468Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Pilot Exalto PE2 Reviews found online 60 70 -
70
Treadwear
G-MAX RS +466Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Pilot Exalto PE2 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 66 66 -
67
Handling
Pilot Exalto PE2 +471Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Pilot Exalto PE2 Reviews found online 67 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | General G-MAX RS | Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 69 |
| Dry | 71 | 71 |
| Wet | 72 | 69 |
| Snow | 34 | – |
| Comfort | 68 | 69 |
| Noise | 64 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 66 |
| Handling | 67 | 71 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
G-MAX RS
69
/ 100
Pilot Exalto PE2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Pilot Exalto PE2
Pros
- Exceptional dry weather grip and handling precision
- Noticeable improvement in ride comfort compared to run-flat alternatives
- Predictable and progressive handling behavior in wet conditions
Cons
- Noticeable decline in traction as the tire ages
- Premium price point compared to competitors
- Average wet weather performance in challenging conditions
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
General G-MAX RS
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.
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.”
rennlist.com
“I, too, read the comments here about the G-Max being a favorable option, and got the G-Max tires for my stock 996tt wheels and they lasted on my car for 1 or 2 days since they handled so poorly, and PSM didn't like them. There's a fun set of turns on my way to work that I can do up to 65mph with no PSM intervention on Yoko AD08R tires. The G-Max tires could hardly go 45 without PSM getting upset, and the car felt very nervous/unsteady. Maybe they need a long break-in period? I don't know, but boy they transformed my FEAL suspensioned 996tt into what felt like I was driving a VW Thing. Thankfully Discount Tire has a guarantee so I had them removed and replaced with the AD08R tires, which are fantastic (albeit more expensive).”
hellcat.org
·1 upvote ·2018-06-14
“I do the Indy 500's but was thinking about going with the General G-Max RS for the higher speed rating.. 305/35r20's on 10.5 wheels General’s G-Max RS May Change The Way UHP Tires Are Made! - Hot Rod Network”
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
Tire B
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General G-MAX RS | B · Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 48 | 10 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 13″ – 15″ |
| 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?
70
/ 100
General G-MAX RS
69
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Too close to call: General G-MAX RS and Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 are within 2 points overall. General G-MAX RS is stronger on treadwear and wet. Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 is stronger on noise and handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
General G-MAX RS scores 70 vs 66 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 68 vs 64 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 71 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General G-MAX RS scores 72 vs 69 on wet.
Tire A · General G-MAX RS
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
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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.