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General G-MAX AS-05

Ultra High Performance All Season Tested by Tyre Reviews

Replaced by the G-MAX AS07

The General G-MAX AS-05 is a Ultra High Performance All Season tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 72% from 7 owner reviews 86% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 6th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P6 of 7 · 2023 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Wet Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated March 2026.

  • 7owner reviews
  • 145,500miles driven
  • 1professional tests
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Tyre Reviews Score

General G-MAX AS-05

6.4/10

Better than 24% of UHP all-season tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 7 owner reviews
Scores of the 29 UHP all-season tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2023 20% 87%
Owner reviews7 owner reviews · rated 72% 48% 13%
Combined 24% 6.4

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other UHP all-season tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 25% 38% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 4% 29% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow Not tested, counted as average 27% –
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 83% 6% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 25% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 0% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 65% of the test figure. The other 35% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2023 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 275/40 R20 P6 / 7
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The latest test

2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test P6 of 7

Strong: Subj. Wet Handling, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Wear, Value Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Handling Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus

YearTestResultAward
20232023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 275/40 R20P6 / 7Tested by Tyre Reviews

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Running Costs
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In 275/40 R20, the General G-MAX AS-05 is projected to cost $21.60 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $540 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test.

Tyre life here is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, NOT measured wear - treat it as the maker's promise, not a test result.
General G-MAX AS-05$21.60
Falken Azenis FK460 AS$21.76
Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3$23.80
Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus$24.56
cost per 1,000 miles
Tyre life is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, not measured wear. Assumes $80 fitting per set of four. US prices are from the time of the 2023 test; financing costs are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the General G-MAX AS-05 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the General G-MAX AS-05 stops 8.1% longer than premium rivals, 1.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 25/100, and owners rate it 7.1/10 in the wet from 7 reviews.
How good is the General G-MAX AS-05 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the General G-MAX AS-05 stops 5.9% longer than premium rivals, 1.6% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 4/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the dry from 7 reviews.
How many miles does the General G-MAX AS-05 last?
Based on test and owner data, the General G-MAX AS-05 is expected to last around 31,069 miles (50,001 km).
How much does the General G-MAX AS-05 cost to run?
In 275/40 R20, the General G-MAX AS-05 is projected to cost $21.60 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $540 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test. Of the tyres compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
How comfortable and quiet are the General G-MAX AS-05?
Owners rate the General G-MAX AS-05 7.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
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How well do the General G-MAX AS-05 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the General G-MAX AS-05 8.1 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 21,750 miles.
Would owners buy the General G-MAX AS-05 again?
86% of owners say they would buy the General G-MAX AS-05 again, based on the 7 owner reviews that answered the question. 43% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Has the General G-MAX AS-05 been replaced?
The General G-MAX AS-05 has been replaced by the General G-MAX AS07.
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What owners say

Across 7 owner ratings the General G-MAX AS-05 averages 72%. Owners rate Road Feedback highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 4.2. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 50% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 72%
  • Road Feedback 83%
  • Wear 81%
  • Dry Grip 80%
  • Handling 80%
  • Comfort 76%
  • Wet Grip 71%
  • Snow Grip 53%
  • Ice Grip 42%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 86%

“These are my favorite 3 season tires for my modified Yaris. The turn-in feel rivals track day tires. I actually used to track on these tires and they were just fantastic given what type of tire they are. They are firm...”

  • Toyota Yaris
  • 7,000 miles
Read full review → 922 found this helpful
Most critical 58%

“Great for the price for dry weather. But in anything other than dry it can be very sketchy. Additionally caused my car to wander on the highway a lot, almost like constantly being hit by cross winds. Just be aware of...”

  • Tesla Model S
  • 40,000 miles
Read full review → 1,045 found this helpful
Longest term 63%

“These came on my car when I bought it. I destroyed the fronts autocrossing but the rears are just dying now. I've done about 40k miles on the rears and 12 autocrosses. When newer, the tires provided adequete levels of...”

  • Hyundai Genesis Coupe V6
  • 40,000 miles
Read full review → 972 found this helpful

All 6 General G-MAX AS-05 reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
86%
Member
These are my favorite 3 season tires for my modified Yaris. The turn-in feel rivals track day tires. I actually used to track on these tires and they were just fantastic given what type of tire they are. They are firm but not too stiff. I briefly tried another brand of tires when my first set of AS05s wore out and it just ruined the car for me, I actually stopped driving it as much. Then I bought another set when they went on clearance to make room for the new AS07. I did not get the 7s as I read they were not as good and sharp as the 5s. Getting them back on the car was like old hat. It all came right back and I started enjoying the car again. I generally do not leave them on for snow as I have snow tires on the original wheels but the 2 times Ive been caught in snow they were manageable enough.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 6
Helpful 922
64%
Member
I used them in a 2013 Malibu LT 2.5, I only did 45 thousand kilometers with them, before I had Goodyear Eagle LS2, where I felt more grip in the curves. What I liked about the G-Max tires is that they have a bead that protects the rim, during the life of the tires they have never had flats and the appearance of the tire seemed like new without using Armor-All. Conclusion, it has an average grip in both dry and wet conditions, the price is high, and I don't think I'll buy them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 869
58%
Member
Great for the price for dry weather. But in anything other than dry it can be very sketchy. Additionally caused my car to wander on the highway a lot, almost like constantly being hit by cross winds. Just be aware of this characteristic.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 3
  • Ice Grip 2
Helpful 1,045

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86%
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  • Toyota Yaris
  • 195/50 R16
  • 15,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Fantastic sporty daily driver tire. The turn is response in my experience is awfully alot like the Hoosier A6...its that tight. The tire is predictable and fast. I have raced competitively on these tires and they do well considering its not a race tire. Snow traction is manageable and decent given the sporty tendacies of the tires. If you know how to drive in the snow you can get by with these however they do not hold a candle to dedicated snow tires. So if you live in an area that sometimes like to throw a snow event after you take off the snow tires these are fine. Tire wear is well given the abuse I put them thru. The turn in response alone is worth buying the tire...the fact that its a really good all arounder is a plus. Will buy again...and again. I wish they had fitments to put on my other cars.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 1,178
79%
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  • Ford Mustang
  • 235/55 R17 W
  • 5,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I bought these tires for my 07 Mustang after the summer tires I had on previously "aged out", and I wanted a tire that I could leave on all year instead of swapping to winter wheels/tires and back as I had been. Previous to that were the stock Pirelli P Zero's. This is an inexpensive tire, and price played a big role in my purchase, as the car is a daily driver, not a race car. That said, I was blown away by the steering feel, and handling. Low noise, and decent comfort too. I avoid driving in snow with them, but they seem to deal with it fairly well, but obviously not a winter tire. I have the Gmax RS summer tires on my 2013 Mustang, and prefer the AS-05's in every way for road use, to the point that I'm probably going to swap out the RS's for some AS-05's.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 6
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 1,153
63%
Member
These came on my car when I bought it. I destroyed the fronts autocrossing but the rears are just dying now. I've done about 40k miles on the rears and 12 autocrosses. When newer, the tires provided adequete levels of grip for the street and behaved well in the rain. When pushed to the limit they make lots of noise and inform you what they are doing. Steering feel is decent, definitely better than a budget all season. I would not recommend using these in snow, the BFG Sport comp 2 A/S is a much better UHP all season in the snow. The rain perfomance was decent when new, but when getting towards the end of its tread life the tire compound hardens and becomes sketchy in the wet. TL;DR great all season tire that lasts a very long time, just don't use it in snow. Would buy again for a daily.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 4
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 972
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