Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
G-MAX RS is ahead, 70–65
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 62 · 567 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (overall ranking)
“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 63 · 1 test Owners 66 · 891 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 6 in 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test (overall ranking)
“I had these exact tyres on my ep3, and they were brilliant compared what the car came with from factory. I can’t remember what they were, but for me , they just didn’t feel right…when I went t for these TR1’s , it felt like cars dynamics completely changed for the better. But my driving was mainly city/motorways and sometimes b-roads. And now I’m reminiscing about my type-r days…”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 56 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 68 |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 68 |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 10 | – |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 68 |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 60 |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 68 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | – |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 73 | – |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 61 |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 67 | 70 |
| Category | General G-MAX RS | Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 65 |
| Dry | 71 | 61 |
| Wet | 72 | 67 |
| Snow | 34 | – |
| Comfort | 68 | 65 |
| Noise | 64 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 63 |
| Handling | 67 | 70 |
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.
Neither tire has a score here yet, so this weight changes nothing.
G-MAX RS
Proxes TR1
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 90% #3/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 20% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | +70.5 | 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
The General G-Max RS is generally praised by community members as a high-value, budget-friendly alternative to premium summer tires like Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Drivers report strong dry grip and cornering confidence, though some note drawbacks such as tire noise compared to more expensive options. Overall, they are viewed as a compelling choice for daily driving and enthusiastic street use without breaking the bank.
“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”
“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.”
“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!”
Based on 12 community posts
Community opinions on the Toyo Proxes TR1 are mixed, with users highlighting its affordable price, progressive limit handling, and good dry grip for spirited driving or sliding. However, critics frequently point out issues with soft sidewalls that reduce steering precision, increased road noise over time, and mixed performance in wet or cold weather.
“Tr1s are great for sliding and are very progressive at the limit but they have very sloppy sidewalls and do not have a lot of grip, it's very easy to lock up and can easily make you do a 4 wheel slide. Even the ancient PS3s have way more grip.”
“Avoid TR1.. the sound will become unbearable.. I suggest Yokohama ES32..”
“Bekomme ich mit unterschiedliche Reifen Modelle Probleme mit dem Verteiler Getriebe? Hallo, ich habe mal eine Frage bezüglich Reifen und dem Verteilergetriebe. Ich habe vor ein paar Jahren einen gebrauchten Felgensatz gekauft auf dem Reifen aus dem Jahr 2016 waren Profiltiefe der Reifen war bei allen neuwertig. Anfang diesen Jahres habe ich mir dann hinten links einen Platten gefahren. Ich habe dann die Reifen hinten achsweise getauscht mit dem selben Reifen was verbaut war (neue toyo proxes tr1 Reifen. Unglücklicherweise habe ich jetzt wieder einen platten Reifen, allerdings vorne. Nun wollte ich wieder 2 neue Reifen für vorne bestellen (ebenfalls toyo proxes tr1). Leider läuft dieses Modell wohl aus und sind nicht mehr verfügbar. Meine Frage jetzt, kann ich andere Reifen Modelle nutzen (toyo comfort in den selben Maßen wie den Proxes tr1) oder sind diese problematisch? Vielen Dank im Voraus 🙂 Read more”
Based on 16 community posts
| Attribute | A · General G-MAX RS | B · Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 48 | 61 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 360 - 700 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
General G-MAX RS
Toyo Proxes TR1
Winner: General G-MAX RS — better dry, treadwear and wet. Pick the Toyo Proxes TR1 if noise and handling matter most to you.
General G-MAX RS scores 71 vs 61 on dry.
General G-MAX RS scores 70 vs 63 on treadwear.
General G-MAX RS scores 72 vs 67 on wet.
Toyo Proxes TR1 scores 68 vs 64 on noise.
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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.
