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 567 + 903 owner reviews. How we score
G-MAX RS leads, 68–64 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 62 · 1 test Owners 66 · 903 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 6 in 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test (comfort (tester's mark))
“Avoid TR1.. the sound will become unbearable.. I suggest Yokohama ES32..”
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) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 68 (est.) | 53 |
| Reviews found online | 69 | 69 |
G-MAX RS: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 68
Proxes TR1: 60% × 52.8 + 40% × 69.3 = 59
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 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 71 (est.) | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 70 |
G-MAX RS: 60% × 71.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.6 = 71
Proxes TR1: 60% × 66.5 + 40% × 70.1 = 68
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 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 51 (est.) | – |
| Reviews found online | 10 | – |
G-MAX RS: 60% × 51.3 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 35
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).
| Source | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 67 (est.) | 68 |
| Reviews found online | 62 | 59 |
G-MAX RS: 40% × 67.2 (est.) + 60% × 61.6 = 64
Proxes TR1: 40% × 68.1 + 60% × 59.1 = 63
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).
| Source | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 66 (est.) | 68 |
| Reviews found online | 54 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
G-MAX RS: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.2 = 62
Proxes TR1: 60% × 68.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 68
No road tests of noise for G-MAX RS. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
No owner ratings of noise for Proxes TR1. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 73 | ≈ 64 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 60 |
G-MAX RS: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 64.7 = 70
Proxes TR1: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 60.2 = 63
No road tests of treadwear for Proxes TR1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 63 | 72 |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | – | 71 |
| Category | General G-MAX RS | Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 64 |
| Dry | 68 | 59 |
| Wet | 71 | 68 |
| Snow | 35 | – |
| Comfort | 64 | 63 |
| Noise | 62 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 63 | 72 |
| Efficiency | – | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
G-MAX RS
Proxes TR1
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | G-MAX RS | Proxes TR1 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | #5/6 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | 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
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.
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
Based on 53 community posts
Community sentiment regarding the Toyo Proxes TR1 is mixed, with users frequently noting an attractive price point and smooth, comfortable ride when compared to factory tires or run-flats. However, multiple drivers report shortcomings in wet-weather performance, cold grip, and road noise as mileage increases, while several criticize its soft sidewalls for creating imprecise handling at the limit.
“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”
“I had asymmetric 2 or possibly 3's on an impreza and they were a fantastic all rounder. The 5's will be going on my daily when i find a good deal!”
“70l46 did you get yours mounted and balanced for that price? I picked mine up at tiredealsforless.com for $765.12 shipped. They had the best prices that I have seen.”
Based on 36 community posts
| Attribute | A · General G-MAX RS | B · Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer tire | 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 | — |
| Sizes in common | 19 | 19 |
General G-MAX RS
Toyo Proxes TR1
Narrow edge: General G-MAX RS — better dry, treadwear and wet. Pick the Toyo Proxes TR1 if handling and noise matter most to you.
General G-MAX RS scores 68 vs 59 on dry.
Toyo Proxes TR1 scores 72 vs 63 on handling.
General G-MAX RS scores 70 vs 63 on treadwear.
Toyo Proxes TR1 scores 68 vs 62 on noise.
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General G-MAX RS, 71 vs 68 on our wet score.
General G-MAX RS, 68 vs 59 on our dry score.
Toyo Proxes TR1, 68 vs 62 on our noise score.
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 63 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
General G-MAX RS, 70 vs 63 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
