All-season tire Updated October 2026

General G-MAX AS-05 review

Name: General G-MAX AS-05
Brand: General

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 65 · 805 reviews analysed

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The General G-Max AS-05 is widely praised as an exceptional value, offering a compelling blend of responsive handling, comfortable ride quality, and low road noise at a fraction of the cost of premium competitors. While most users find dry and wet traction to be highly competent for daily driving and sporty commuting, a small minority note limitations in deep snow or extreme cornering grip compared to dedicated summer or winter tires.

Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz

#value and pricing#wet traction performance#road noise levels#light snow capability#steering response handling

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

65/100

From 805 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 81%

Dry

Overall dry

66.6

Corner stability

60.3

Dry traction

60.3

Steering response

60.3

Wet

Overall wet

67.2

Wet traction

63.9

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

47.2

Ice

52.4

Comfort

Overall comfort

66.1

Noise

Overall noise

67.3

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

65.5

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By road tests

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Treadwear

75.7

General G-MAX AS-05 specs & sizes

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Specifications
Tread depth	10/32″
UTQG	500 A - AA A
Treadwear warranty	50,000 mi
Sidewall	Black Side Wall
Max pressure	50 - 51 psi

Size	Retailer
225/45 R19	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 805 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Exceptional value and price point compared to premium brands
Low road noise and quiet operation
Sharp steering response and sporty handling
Impressive wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance

Cons

Slightly mushy or delayed response at the absolute cornering limit for aggressive drivers
Mediocre performance in deep snow
Occasional reports of highway tramlining or a firmer ride due to stiff sidewalls
Mixed feedback on long-term treadwear consistency

Worth knowing

Drivers of larger sedans (such as Cadillac and BMW 7-series) appreciated the balance of high-speed stability and reduced cabin noise over factory tires.
Owners of hot hatches and sports compacts (like the VW GTI and Ford Focus) praised the sharp turn-in and stiff sidewalls that enhance back-road agility.
Stanced or modified vehicle owners noted that the stiff sidewalls and rim protector bead held up well against stretch and heavy camber setups.

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires · 225/40R18

3rd of 19

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Tested Tread Life (Miles)	2nd of 19

Source: Consumer Reports

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

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.

r/Corvette ·21 upvotes

“Thanks to the advice of this group got four new tires General G max AS05. Huge improvement so far”

2021-07-14

grassrootsmotorsports.com

“I had them on my car for a day and I wanted to get rid of them. Good traction, handling and great in the rain, but the noisiest tires I've ever experienced. They were 225 40 18”

r/FocusST ·54 upvotes

“18 ST on freshly refinished snowflakes and general g-max as-05 tires. Tire rack mobile install is awesome.”

2023-03-23

r/tires ·2 upvotes

“I am on my second set of GMAX AS05 tires on my '16 Miata. I got UHP A/S tires so I can drive them in colds temps and not be dead in the snow if I get caught on light snow. If the AS-07 tires are at least as good as the 05s, I will likely go ahead with them. I only get about 15k max out of a set of tires so I would be stuck with them for 2-3 years. The other one I am considering is the Conti DWS06+.”

2023-11-06

corvetteforum.com

“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.”

subaruoutback.org

“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??”

2020-02-25

Sentiment breakdown

Positive61%

Mixed37%

Negative2%

Top themes

#value and pricing#wet traction performance#road noise levels#light snow capability#steering response handling#Continental brand relationship#tread wear longevity

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