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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

General G-MAX RS vs Nexen N2000 — 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.

General G-MAX RS tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
491 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
87
Snow
40
Comfort
85
Noise
78
Treadwear
84
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Nexen

Nexen N2000

Summer High Performance tires

Nexen N2000 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
14 owner reviews
Dry
82
Wet
76
Snow
–
Comfort
77
Noise
–
Treadwear
82
Handling
68

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: General G-MAX RS — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G-MAX RS leads by 8
A — General G-MAX RS
90
B — Nexen N2000
82
Why this score
SourceG-MAX RSN2000
Tire Rack owners 90 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 82
SimpleTire owners 96 –
America's Tire owners 95 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) G-MAX RS leads by 11
A — General G-MAX RS
87
B — Nexen N2000
76
Why this score
SourceG-MAX RSN2000
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 76
SimpleTire owners 90 –
America's Tire owners 89 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — General G-MAX RS
40
B — Nexen N2000
–
Why this score
SourceG-MAX RSN2000
SimpleTire owners 40 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G-MAX RS leads by 8
A — General G-MAX RS
85
B — Nexen N2000
77
Why this score
SourceG-MAX RSN2000
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 50 77
SimpleTire owners 88 –
America's Tire owners 93 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — General G-MAX RS
78
B — Nexen N2000
–
Why this score
SourceG-MAX RSN2000
SimpleTire owners 78 –
America's Tire owners 88 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) G-MAX RS leads by 2
A — General G-MAX RS
84
B — Nexen N2000
82
Why this score
SourceG-MAX RSN2000
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 60 82
SimpleTire owners 85 –
America's Tire owners 91 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G-MAX RS leads by 15
A — General G-MAX RS
83
B — Nexen N2000
68
Why this score
SourceG-MAX RSN2000
Tyre Reviews owners 65 68
America's Tire owners 94 –

Scores at a glance

General G-MAX RS vs Nexen N2000: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGeneral G-MAX RSNexen N2000
Relative Score 86 77
Dry 90 82
Wet 87 76
Snow 40 –
Comfort 85 77
Noise 78 –
Treadwear 84 82
Handling 83 68

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A General G-MAX RS

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.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Strong wet and dry traction
  • Good ride comfort and relatively low road noise
  • Predictable handling characteristics for daily and spirited driving
  • Good tread life compared to other summer performance tires

Cons

  • Softer sidewalls can lead to a 'squishy' or less precise feel during aggressive cornering
  • Reports of flat-spotting after the vehicle sits for extended periods
  • Some users report increased road noise as the tire wears
  • Not intended for track-focused use; can overheat or lose grip under extreme conditions
  • Occasional reports of balancing issues or out-of-round tires

Observations

  • Users with high-horsepower vehicles (400+ hp) often note that the tire can struggle to maintain traction during hard acceleration compared to dedicated track compounds.
  • Owners of vehicles transitioning from run-flat tires consistently report a massive improvement in ride quality and comfort.
  • Drivers on 16-inch or smaller wheels appreciate the availability of this tire in sizes where other performance options are limited.
Tire B Nexen N2000

The Nexen N2000 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that offers impressive performance for its price point. While many users praise its dry grip and longevity, consensus is divided regarding its wet-weather performance and noise levels as the tread wears down.

Pros

  • Exceptional value for money
  • Strong dry road grip and handling feedback
  • Surprisingly durable tread life for many users
  • Unexpectedly capable performance in light snow conditions

Cons

  • Significant decline in wet-weather traction as tread depth decreases
  • Increased road noise and harsh ride quality reported by some users
  • Potential for uneven wear patterns if not properly maintained
  • Aquaplaning concerns in heavy rain

Observations

  • Users operating smaller hatchbacks like the Renault Clio and Vauxhall Corsa report high satisfaction with longevity and value.
  • Proper inflation pressure (e.g., 40 PSI) may mitigate reports of uneven wear on certain vehicle applications.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

General G-MAX RS

Positive

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/mazda3 ·19 upvotes ·2019-07-04

“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!”

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

Nexen N2000

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · General G-MAX RS B · Nexen N2000
Category—Summer High Performance tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available48—
Rim diameters16″ – 20″—
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG360 - 700 A - AA A—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

General

Nexen

Winner: General G-MAX RS — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

General G-MAX RS scores 83 vs 68 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

General G-MAX RS scores 87 vs 76 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

General G-MAX RS scores 90 vs 82 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

General G-MAX RS scores 85 vs 77 on comfort.

Tire A · General G-MAX RS
Tire B · Nexen N2000

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.