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.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | G-MAX RS | Pilot Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 92 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 95 | – |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Pilot Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 89 | – |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Pilot Sport |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 40 | – |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Pilot Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Pilot Sport |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 78 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 88 | – |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Pilot Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 85 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 91 | – |
| Source | G-MAX RS | Pilot Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 81 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
| Category | General G-MAX RS | Michelin Pilot Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | 93 |
| Dry | 90 | 96 |
| Wet | 87 | 94 |
| Snow | 40 | – |
| Comfort | 85 | 94 |
| Noise | 78 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 84 | 90 |
| Handling | 83 | 96 |
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.
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Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The General G-Max RS is widely regarded as a high-value, ultra-high-performance summer tire that offers impressive dry and wet traction at a significantly lower price point than premium competitors like Michelin. While most users praise its daily driving comfort, quietness, and predictable handling, some enthusiasts note that it lacks the razor-sharp steering response and ultimate track-day grip of more expensive, top-tier performance tires.
The Michelin Pilot Sport series is widely regarded as a benchmark for high-performance driving, offering a compelling balance of dry-weather grip, wet-weather confidence, and daily-driver comfort. While users frequently praise the tire's ability to transform vehicle handling compared to OEM run-flats, some owners report concerns regarding road noise, rapid tread wear on high-horsepower vehicles, and a noticeable decrease in range for electric vehicles.
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.
“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!”
“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 · Michelin Pilot Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | 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 | — |
General
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport — better noise, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Sport scores 92 vs 78 on noise.
Michelin Pilot Sport scores 96 vs 83 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport scores 94 vs 85 on comfort.
Michelin Pilot Sport scores 94 vs 87 on wet.
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.
