Tests – · 1 test Owners 63 · 559 reviews
“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!”
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General G-MAX RS vs Hankook Ventus R-S4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ventus R-S4 leads, 72–71 Narrow edge
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
Ventus R-S4 +476Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Ventus R-S4 Reviews found online 74 81 -
73
Wet
G-MAX RS +667Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Ventus R-S4 Reviews found online 74 66 -
34
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Ventus R-S4 Reviews found online 11 – -
68
Comfort
G-MAX RS +464Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Ventus R-S4 Reviews found online 66 60 -
64
Noise
Ventus R-S4 +468Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Ventus R-S4 Reviews found online 60 70 -
71
Treadwear
Level71Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Ventus R-S4 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 – Reviews found online 67 75 -
69
Handling
Ventus R-S4 +1281Why this score
Source G-MAX RS Ventus R-S4 Reviews found online 69 81
Scores at a glance
| Category | General G-MAX RS | Hankook Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 72 |
| Dry | 72 | 76 |
| Wet | 73 | 67 |
| Snow | 34 | – |
| Comfort | 68 | 64 |
| Noise | 64 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 71 |
| Handling | 69 | 81 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
G-MAX RS
72
/ 100
Ventus R-S4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A G-MAX RS
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
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
Tire B Ventus R-S4
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
General G-MAX RS
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.
r/GolfGTI
·3 upvotes ·2023-04-12
“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.”
r/tires
·3 upvotes ·2024-09-10
“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”
r/370z
·2 upvotes ·2018-03-31
“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”
Top themes
#value and pricing#dry and wet grip#compared to michelin#daily driving comfort#road noise levels#cornering performance
Based on 12 community posts
Tire B
Hankook Ventus R-S4
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General G-MAX RS | B · Hankook Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 48 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 360 - 700 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
General G-MAX RS
72
/ 100
Hankook Ventus R-S4
Too close to call: General G-MAX RS and Hankook Ventus R-S4 are within 2 points overall. General G-MAX RS is stronger on wet and comfort. Hankook Ventus R-S4 is stronger on handling, dry and noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 81 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General G-MAX RS scores 73 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
General G-MAX RS scores 68 vs 64 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 76 vs 72 on dry.
Tire A · General G-MAX RS
Tire B · Hankook Ventus R-S4
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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), 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.