81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
490 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
General G Max AS03 vs Hankook Kinergy GT — Compared (May 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.
VS
60
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
24/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: General G Max AS03 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. 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
Score (0–100)
G Max AS03 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | G Max AS03 | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
G Max AS03 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | G Max AS03 | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 60 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
G Max AS03 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | G Max AS03 | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 36 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
G Max AS03 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | G Max AS03 | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 63 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
G Max AS03 leads by 15
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
G Max AS03 leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | G Max AS03 | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 50 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
G Max AS03 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | G Max AS03 | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General G Max AS03 | Hankook Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 60 |
| Dry | 90 | 74 |
| Wet | 87 | 60 |
| Snow | 40 | 34 |
| Comfort | 85 | 66 |
| Noise | 78 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 84 | 52 |
| Handling | 93 | 74 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
60
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
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 punches well above its price point. While it may not match the absolute peak grip or steering precision of premium tier-one brands like Michelin, users consistently praise its excellent wet-weather confidence, quiet ride, and impressive longevity for a performance-oriented compound.
Pros
- Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
- Strong wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable for a summer performance tire
- Predictable handling characteristics during spirited street driving
- Good tread life compared to more expensive competitors
Cons
- Softer sidewalls can feel 'mushy' or lack precision during aggressive cornering
- Reported issues with flat-spotting after sitting for extended periods
- Some users noted vibration or balancing difficulties, potentially due to quality control inconsistencies
- Not intended for track-day abuse; can overheat and lose grip under heavy, sustained load
Observations
- Owners of heavier vehicles or high-torque sports cars (e.g., Corvettes, Mustangs, BMWs) frequently report that these tires are a significant upgrade over factory run-flat tires in terms of ride comfort and noise.
- Users with smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Mazda3, VW Golf) often find the tire's performance to be more than adequate for daily driving and occasional spirited canyon runs.
- Some drivers running wider, low-profile setups noted that the tires can be prone to 'tramlining' or following grooves on uneven highway surfaces.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General G Max AS03 | B · Hankook Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | Grand Touring All-Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
General
60
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: General G Max AS03 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
General G Max AS03 scores 84 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General G Max AS03 scores 87 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
General G Max AS03 scores 85 vs 66 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General G Max AS03 scores 93 vs 74 on handling.
Tire A · General G Max AS03
Tire B · Hankook Kinergy GT
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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) 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.