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Best test result: #6 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“Treated my land yacht to some new rubber to keep it anchored in the snow. Cooper Zeon RS3-G1”
Tests – · none yet Owners 92 · 593 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“18 ST on freshly refinished snowflakes and general g-max as-05 tires. Tire rack mobile install is awesome.”
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| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G Max AS 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | – | 96 |
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G Max AS 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | – | 90 |
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G Max AS 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | – | 77 |
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G Max AS 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | – | 91 |
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G Max AS 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | – | 90 |
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G Max AS 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | – | 90 |
| Source | Zeon RS3-G1 | G Max AS 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | – | 93 |
| Category | Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 | General G Max AS 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 90 |
| Dry | – | 96 |
| Wet | – | 90 |
| Snow | – | 77 |
| Comfort | – | 91 |
| Noise | – | 90 |
| Treadwear | – | 90 |
| Handling | – | 93 |
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Zeon RS3-G1
G Max AS 05
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Zeon RS3-G1 | G Max AS 05 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Other | 73% #6/19 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | 87% #2/19 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | −13.3 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 61% #8/19 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | 89% #3/19 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | −27.8 | Same test |
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From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinion on the Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 is generally mixed, leaning positive due to its competitive pricing and value compared to premium alternatives like the Continental DWS06+. While many users appreciate them as an affordable, high-performance all-season option, others question how they compare in cold or wet weather or note distinct changes in steering feel and handling.
“New tires made car steering different I recently replaced my all my tires on my 2017 Mazda3. All of them are basically brand new (original owner of tires did not like it after installing it and took it off right away). However, after installing them I noticed the handling just doesn't feel as nice as before. The steering feels lighter and I feel like have to put in more input on the steering wheels. I don't know if it's the size of it (225/4OR18XL instead of the P215/45R18), brand (cooper zeon rs3-g1 ( supposed to be all season/ high performance tires)), tires aren't broken in yet, or where I got my tires installed at (Firestone). Is this normal with new tires? Read more”
“[Canadian Tire] [Canadian Tire] Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All Season Tire $109.73 Certain Sizes YMMV Deal Link Price: $109.73 Savings: 40% Expiry: March 26, 2020 Retailer: Canadian Tire Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All Season Tire CLEARANCE (ON SELECT STYLES/SIZES) Copper Zeon RS3-G1 is a high-performance tire tuned for three-season and light snow conditions providing exceptional grip, handling and durability to your sports sedan or coupe. FEATURES Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All Season Tire is for high performance vehicles and enthusiast drivers The tread compound and design features great grip, stability and durability Delivers great performance on dry and wet pavement 3-D Micro Gauge sipes improve the stability of tread elements providing enhanced handling in wet and dry roads Asymmetrical tread pattern provides grip and stability during cornering maneuvers and reduced tire noise Made with a silica tread compound that is specially formulated to provide maximum dry and wet traction Cooper’s trademarked visual wear indicator provides peace of mind through informing drivers how worn their tires are ... 80013.html CLEARANCE (ON SELECT STYLES/SIZES) 225/40/18 for example, $109.73 EACH Stocktrack for 225/40/18 TireRack Review ... eon+RS3-G1 Stack with the SDM Can Tire $300 for $325 GC for more savings! Happy Hunting”
“Are Cooper ZEON RS3-G1 - SIZE: 275/40R19 enough for an ecoboost? I got a flat rear tire and only changed 1 tire. I ended up with a cooper zeon RS3. The other 3 tires are fairly worn Michelin pillot sports of the same size. No one near me had the pilot sports and I needed to get this done fast as I had to go to work still. Now my car veers to the left when accelerating and to the right when I left off the pedal. Would replacing the other rear tire with the same cooper zeon solve the issue or do I need to change all 4 tires? Are the coopers good enough? The guy at ford said he'd never put a cooper on a mustang but maybe he though I had a GT?”
Based on 14 community posts
Community members generally view the General G-Max AS-05 as a strong, budget-friendly alternative to premium ultra-high-performance all-season tires like the Continental DWS06 or Michelin Pilot Sport AS. Users praise its solid dry and wet grip, value for money, and capability in cold weather or light snow, though some note that its snow performance is only mediocre and tread life can vary.
“Thanks to the advice of this group got four new tires General G max AS05. Huge improvement so far”
“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”
“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+.”
Based on 19 community posts
| Attribute | A · Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 | B · General G Max AS 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra High Performance All Season tire | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 8 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 20″ | 19″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 AA A | 500 A - AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | 45,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Cooper Zeon RS3-G1
General G Max AS 05
Only General G Max AS 05 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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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 found online. 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.
