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Last updated 6/13/2024 - Originally published 6/13/2024
Written by SimpleTire
General Tires was established in the year 1915 in Akron, Ohio as a manufacturer of tires for coupes, sedans, minivans, CUVs, SUVs, Jeeps, pickup trucks, racing cars, and even commercial vehicles. The brand introduced its G-Max line as a range of performance tires designed for use on different vehicle fitments and to help the driver bring out the best performance of their vehicle.
With such an expanded lineup of tires, G-Max Tires offer something for every driver of passenger vehicles. Let’s break down this lineup and take a close look at these tires and what they offer individually.
General G-Max AS-07
The General G-Max AS-07 is an all-season high-performance tire designed for use on passenger cars, CUVs, light trucks, and SUVs. The tire is designed to offer strong year-round performance and consistent grip thanks to the asymmetrical tread pattern and four circumferential grooves. The tire also ensures a longer tread life paired with a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty and comes with a Replacement Tire Monitor on the center rib and Visual Alignment indicators on the shoulder to alert the drivers to uneven wear or misalignment.
The G-Max AS-07 scored a great average SimpleScore of 8.7 out of 10. The tire received a score of 8.9 in longevity, 8.7 in handling, and 8.6 in traction, making it a great choice for vehicles such as the Nissan Altima, Mazda 3, Dodge Charger, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Lexys ES, and more.
General G-Max RS
The General G-Max RS is an ultra-high-performance summer tire designed for use on sports cars, performance sedans, and sporty coupes to offer drivers precise handling, enhanced grip on wet and dry surfaces, high-speed stability, and a limited manufacturer tread life warranty of 45,000 miles. The tire is more suited for temperatures consistently above 45 degrees Fahrenheit and comes with a special rubber compound that enhances grip on dry and wet surfaces. The tire’s advanced design is also fitted with a temperature control technology that ensures optimal performance even under extreme heat.
The G-Max RS scored a great overall SimpleScore of 8.4, with 8.7 in traction, 8.5 in handling, and 8 in longevity. The tire is designed for performance-oriented vehicles and will be a great fit for vehicles, such as the Honda Civic Si, Audi RS3, Hyundai Elantra, BMW M3, BMW M4, and many more.
General G-Max Justice
The General G-Max Justice is a durable tire designed especially for use on law enforcement fleets and high-speed pursuit applications. This summer performance tire is designed for use in warmer weather conditions and features high void angle grooves that channel water out of the tread for improved traction on wet roads. Built with StabiliTREAD Technology, the G-MAX Justice reduces tread stress for improved tread life delivering up to 15% longer-lasting treadwear and up to 15% better wet braking performance compared to the leading competitors.
The General G-Max Justice received an average SimpleScore of 8.3, with 8.7 in traction, 8.5 in handling, and 8 in longevity. This tire is solely designed for use on government and cop vehicles.
Other General G-Max tires
In addition to the above tires, the General G-Max family of tires also includes the:
- General G-Max AS-03: A UHP all-season tire designed for use on sports and performance vehicles
- General G-Max AS-05: An all-season tire designed for use on passenger vehicles
- General G-Max Justice AW: An all-weather version of G-Max Justice designed for use on police and emergency vehicles
Still not sure which tire to buy? Fortunately, SimpleTire is here to help as our helpful agents are more than happy to assist you in selecting the right tire for your ride and budget.