All-season tire Updated October 2026

General G-MAX AS-05 review

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

± 6

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 70% of the all-season tires we score.

Owners 68 · 805 reviews analysed

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General G-MAX AS-05 has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among all-season tires. 805 owner reviews rate it 68 out of 100. 81% would buy it again.

General is Continental's mid-range brand, made in Portugal, Czechia and Romania.

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

68/100

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

Would buy again 81%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

Noise

Overall noise

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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By road tests

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

Treadwear

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 805 owner reviews found online.

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.

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

General G-MAX AS-05 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

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 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.

forum.miata.net

“Have them on now. Will buy again for an all season tire. Mine are worn literally almost slick and have been smooth riding with no vibrations or any problems. Cant really comment on noise level because I drive like a maniac, am half deaf, and the Miata is loud anyway. They have good grip and the more worn they are the better they handle.”

r/BoltEV ·7 upvotes

“General Tire G-MAX AS-05 I just ordered a set of General Tire G-MAX AS-05 for my Bolt. Tirerack.com says that this is an "Ultra High Performance All-Season" tire. With 28,000 miles of wear on the factory tires, I can feel it starting to hydroplane in heavy rain. I'm swapping before something worse than "starting to hydroplane" happens. And I'm looking forward to it being a lot more fun to drive. :-) General Tire G-MAX AS-05”

2019-03-16

bobistheoilguy.com

“I had the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3's on my GTI and didn't care for them much. Overrated, period. The + version might be better? I have 4 Continental SureContact RX's on my GTI and they are the best UHP all-season tires I've had. They aren't known for being superb in class in the snow like the Conti DWS06's are. But they grip excellent in the rain and perform great cold or hot. Every other all-season I've had gave up traction in hot summer weather except for the Conti's on my car and the Generals Gmax AS-05 on my wifes Audi. Those Generals are made in Portugal by Continental. They have a tad more road noise than my tires but are better otherwise. I'm done assuming Michelin and top tier high dollar tires are always better.”

2018-05-16

subaruoutback.org ·5 upvotes

“I'm a tire dealer. If you can get the General GMax AS05 in your size... Get them. They are so underrated. Im on my 2nd set. That is the only time I've repeated a tire purchase. The most interesting thing about them is the noise at extreme cornering. There isnt any squeal. They make a low pitched hum. And they are cheap. General is a sister of Continental .”

2021-10-05

bimmerfest.com

“Hello all, I checked out the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus tires. The DW version is not available in 225/50-17 Sedan Base Model&autoModClar=With Standard Tires A couple of years ago I did a tire search through this forum and I decided on General G-Max AS-05 / 225/50-17 However searching today and it looks like the AS-05's have been updated to AS-07 I've been happy with my General tires for the last 2 years. I did burn through the front 2 tires because I did not Rotate and keep them aligned. The 2 rear tires look new at 161,000 miles. So I learned a lesson on proper tire maintenance. FYI My General's are a very comfortable & quiet riding tire. The price difference per tire is: G-Max AS-07 $155.00 (Tire Rack) Extreme Contact: $183.00 (Tire Rack) Prices can vary. For those that have the Continental DWS 06 Plus how is the tire Life & Ride?”

2025-08-03

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

Sentiment breakdown

Positive61%

Mixed13%

Negative2%

Neutral24%

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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