Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
SportContact 7 is ahead, 82–71
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 63 · 559 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (overall ranking)
“Been driving on the General G-Max RS 225's for about a month now and it feels like I'm glued to the road. Now I just need to install my Corksport rear sway bar for even more cornering fun!”
Tests 84 · 22 tests Owners 79 · 99 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 3 in Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | G-MAX RS | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 97 |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 88 |
| Source | G-MAX RS | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 95 |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 86 |
| Source | G-MAX RS | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 11 | – |
| Source | G-MAX RS | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 61 |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 70 |
| Source | G-MAX RS | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 60 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | – |
| Source | G-MAX RS | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 74 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 64 |
| Source | G-MAX RS | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 69 | 84 |
| Category | General G-MAX RS | Continental SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 82 |
| Dry | 72 | 94 |
| Wet | 73 | 91 |
| Snow | 34 | – |
| Comfort | 68 | 65 |
| Noise | 64 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 69 |
| Handling | 69 | 84 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neither tire has a score here yet, so this weight changes nothing.
G-MAX RS
SportContact 7
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 | G-MAX RS | SportContact 7 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 90% #3/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | −9.5 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The General G-Max RS is generally praised by community members as a high-value, budget-friendly alternative to premium summer tires like Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Drivers report strong dry grip and cornering confidence, though some note drawbacks such as tire noise compared to more expensive options. Overall, they are viewed as a compelling choice for daily driving and enthusiastic street use without breaking the bank.
“Price no object? Michelin 100%. I have the Generals right now and while they're fine for grip and what not, they are very noisy. I have Michelin X Ice winter tires, and even with the aggressive winter tread, they are considerably quieter than my g-max rs. However I paid about 700 CAD for my set of g-max a couple years ago. So for a price like that, I'm happy. Like anything, expect to get what you pay for.”
“G-max rs I put 7k miles on these tires and this is the front how many miles would you say I have before problems occur I plan on replacing in a few weeks Read more”
“General G-Max RS tires I know they just came out in February 2018 but was wondering if anyone else has had experiences with them yet. From what I’ve dug up, they’re OEM on the new Saleen Mustang. Rated at 360AA. I bring this up because that’s what the dealer has given me after an unfortunate alignment issue with my old tires. Yes I went to the dealer because I trust very few people to work on my car and can afford a little extra. So far these tires haven’t disappointed me but it’s day 1. Highway driving felt very smooth and I hugged the corners going faster than... everyone else. Later today I’m going to take my empty backroad and see how they are in tight turns. General announced these tires are UHP Summer tires meant to attract customers for track and autocross. The only thing that holds me back a little on the throttle is the price tag is SOOO cheap, which is exactly what they wanted. If you have experience with them go ahead and post up please. Read more”
Based on 12 community posts
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| Attribute | A · General G-MAX RS | B · Continental SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 48 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 18″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 8 - 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 360 - 700 A - AA A | 240 AA A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
General G-MAX RS
Continental SportContact 7
Winner: Continental SportContact 7 — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the General G-MAX RS if comfort matters most to you.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 94 vs 72 on dry.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 91 vs 73 on wet.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 84 vs 69 on handling.
General G-MAX RS scores 68 vs 65 on comfort.
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Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
