General G-MAX RS review
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The General G-Max RS is widely praised as an exceptional value-focused ultra-high-performance summer tire, offering impressive dry and wet grip that rivals top-tier brands at a fraction of the cost. While most users highlight its smooth ride, low noise, and excellent everyday street performance, some enthusiast drivers note limitations in extreme track settings, softer sidewalls, and temporary cold-weather flat-spotting.
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
62/100From 567 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
General G-MAX RS specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 360 - 700 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 567 owner reviews found online.
The General G-Max RS is widely praised as an exceptional value-focused ultra-high-performance summer tire, offering impressive dry and wet grip that rivals top-tier brands at a fraction of the cost. While most users highlight its smooth ride, low noise, and excellent everyday street performance, some enthusiast drivers note limitations in extreme track settings, softer sidewalls, and temporary cold-weather flat-spotting.
Pros
- Outstanding price-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Strong dry and wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for a performance tire
- Impressive treadwear longevity relative to its performance category
Cons
- Softer sidewalls can lead to some squirm or less crisp steering response during hard cornering
- Prone to temporary flat-spotting or vibration when sitting overnight in cooler weather
- Unpredictable or slippery performance if driven in cold temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit
- Not suited for heavy track use, as intense heat can cause rapid degradation
Worth knowing
- Owners replacing harsh OEM run-flat tires (particularly on Corvettes, BMWs, and Camaros) reported a massive improvement in ride comfort, reduced road noise, and better impact absorption.
- Drivers of high-torque rear-wheel-drive vehicles and sports cars appreciated the straight-line launch traction and confident wet-weather commuting capabilities.
- Heavier vehicles or high-horsepower sedans occasionally noted that the softer sidewalls required careful tire pressure management to prevent roll-over during aggressive cornering.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18
3rd of 22
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 3rd of 22 |
Source: Consumer Reports
What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
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.
From 53 threads and comments.
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