84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
89/100
4,860 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 vs General G Max AS03 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
490 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better snow, wet and comfort. Pick the General G Max AS03 if handling and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
G Max AS03 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | G Max AS03 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | G Max AS03 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 70 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | G Max AS03 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 62 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | G Max AS03 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 60 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | G Max AS03 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
G Max AS03 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | G Max AS03 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | General G Max AS03 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 81 |
| Dry | 83 | 90 |
| Wet | 91 | 87 |
| Snow | 67 | 40 |
| Comfort | 89 | 85 |
| Noise | – | 78 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 84 |
| Handling | 84 | 93 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The General G-Max RS is widely regarded as a high-value, ultra-high-performance summer tire that punches well above its price point. While it may not match the absolute peak grip or steering precision of premium tier-one brands like Michelin, users consistently praise its excellent wet-weather confidence, quiet ride, and impressive longevity for a performance-oriented compound.
Pros
- Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
- Strong wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable for a summer performance tire
- Predictable handling characteristics during spirited street driving
- Good tread life compared to more expensive competitors
Cons
- Softer sidewalls can feel 'mushy' or lack precision during aggressive cornering
- Reported issues with flat-spotting after sitting for extended periods
- Some users noted vibration or balancing difficulties, potentially due to quality control inconsistencies
- Not intended for track-day abuse; can overheat and lose grip under heavy, sustained load
Observations
- Owners of heavier vehicles or high-torque sports cars (e.g., Corvettes, Mustangs, BMWs) frequently report that these tires are a significant upgrade over factory run-flat tires in terms of ride comfort and noise.
- Users with smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Mazda3, VW Golf) often find the tire's performance to be more than adequate for daily driving and occasional spirited canyon runs.
- Some drivers running wider, low-profile setups noted that the tires can be prone to 'tramlining' or following grooves on uneven highway surfaces.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 | B · General G Max AS03 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 560 A - AA A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Continental
81
/ 100
General
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better snow, wet and comfort. Pick the General G Max AS03 if handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 67 vs 40 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General G Max AS03 scores 93 vs 84 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
General G Max AS03 scores 90 vs 83 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 91 vs 87 on wet.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Tire B · General G Max AS03
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.