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 + 2 road tests and 567 + 412 owner reviews. How we score
G-MAX RS leads, 64–60 Narrow edge
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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”
Tests 60 · 2 tests Owners 58 · 412 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | G-MAX RS | NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 68 (est.) | 49 |
| Reviews found online | 69 | 64 |
G-MAX RS: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 68
NT555 G2: 60% × 49 + 40% × 63.8 = 55
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 | G-MAX RS | NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 71 (est.) | 48 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 54 |
G-MAX RS: 60% × 71.1 (est.) + 40% × 71.5 = 71
NT555 G2: 60% × 48.3 + 40% × 53.9 = 51
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 | G-MAX RS | NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 51 (est.) | ≈ 58 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 10 | 33 |
G-MAX RS: 60% × 51.2 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 35
NT555 G2: 60% × 58.4 (est.) + 40% × 32.7 = 48
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).
No road tests of snow for NT555 G2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
| Source | G-MAX RS | NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 68 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 62 | 65 |
G-MAX RS: 40% × 67.2 (est.) + 60% × 61.5 = 64
NT555 G2: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 64.9 = 66
No road tests of comfort for G-MAX RS or NT555 G2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | G-MAX RS | NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 54 | 64 |
G-MAX RS: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 54 = 61
NT555 G2: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 64 = 65
No road tests of noise for G-MAX RS or NT555 G2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | G-MAX RS | NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests | 73 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 66 |
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 69% | 100% |
G-MAX RS: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 64.7 = 70
NT555 G2: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 66 = 76
| Source | G-MAX RS | NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 63 | 62 |
| Category | General G-MAX RS | Nitto NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 60 |
| Dry | 68 | 55 |
| Wet | 71 | 51 |
| Snow | 35 | 48 |
| Comfort | 64 | 66 |
| Noise | 61 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 63 | 62 |
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 RS
NT555 G2
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 RS finished ahead 1 times and Nitto NT555 G2 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | G-MAX RS | NT555 G2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 69% | 100% | −30.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/22 | #21/22 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18 |
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 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.
“I deplore the treadwear of the Michelins, but haven't had them on the 435i. I've ran almost every manufacture tire in UHP form on my 135i though. For the 435i GC (which I do drive aggresively but do NOT track) the General G-Max RS are extremely satisfying on the back roads, highway, street, and in the wet. Sizes are 245/35/19 in front and 265/35/19 in the rear. I've put them through their paces in the not-so-sticky backroads of South Dakota, driven through 40 degree temperature swings from here to CA, and found out how well they will hook from a greenlight in the oily hot streets of Las Vegas. *Hint: A lot, they hook a lot. Noise varys depending on road surface. They are silent on good roads, but can be a bit loud on rough ones. I'm sold on them. They look great around the BBS's and feel great as well for the limits I've taken them to. Hope that helps.”
“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.”
“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”
Based on 53 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · General G-MAX RS | B · Nitto NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer tire | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 48 | 88 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10.2/32″ |
| UTQG | 360 - 700 A - AA A | 320 A A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 39 | 39 |
General G-MAX RS
Nitto NT555 G2
Narrow edge: General G-MAX RS — better wet and dry. Pick the Nitto NT555 G2 if snow, treadwear and noise matter most to you.
General G-MAX RS scores 71 vs 51 on wet.
General G-MAX RS scores 68 vs 55 on dry.
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 48 vs 35 on snow.
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 76 vs 70 on treadwear.
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General G-MAX RS, 71 vs 51 on our wet score.
General G-MAX RS, 68 vs 55 on our dry score.
Nitto NT555 G2, 48 vs 35 on our snow score.
Nitto NT555 G2, 65 vs 61 on our noise score.
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 66 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Nitto NT555 G2, 76 vs 70 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
