Generals GS-MAX AS05!

JoeyMcMahon101 · 04-27-2019, 04:58 PM

I'm pulling the trigger next week. Tossing the crappy Bridgestone RFT Driveguards. Getting all 4 done for only $500. Who's had experience with these tires? Let me hear your input!

F3085258 · 04-28-2019, 09:05 PM

Last weekend I installed a set of 245/45r18s Gmax AS05s on 18x8.5 wheels replacing the OEM 19" staggered set up. Put about 600 miles on this week with about 400 miles round trip highway on Tuesday. Haven't really pushed them. Initial impressions: Ride is much better. Handling wise I can feel the tread squirm more at the limit and seat of the pants says there is less ultimate grip.
Great in the wet and some slush yesterday. Yes it snowed here yesterday.
I think I have one wheel on the rear out of balance as I can a slight shimmy thru the seat. Haven't got to tire shop yet to check.

SpecialK · 04-29-2019, 02:48 PM

I have about 8000 miles on my set of 245/40/18s, and have no complaints. I drive about 20,000 miles a year, and after wearing out a set of Continental ExtremeContact Sports last year, I decided to give these a try.

So far, they've handled my commute flawlessly. I'm expecting to get the 50,000 miles out of them that they're rated for.

cray101 · 05-03-2019, 04:34 PM

Just put these on my car last weekend for my summer setup, 245/40/18 with 18x8.5 Apex EC-7 wheels. I decided on these based on other forum member reviews here, which were all pretty positive. I can confirm that coming from stock 17in RFTs, they ride much smoother and quieter. Hopefully wont have issues with longevity. If you aren't going to have a spare with these, make sure you grab an air compressor and tire repair kit to keep in the car!

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JoeyMcMahon101 Banned 52 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Iselin NJ iTrader: (0)	Generals GS-MAX AS05! I'm pulling the trigger next week. Tossing the crappy Bridgestone RFT Driveguards. Getting all 4 done for only $500. Who's had experience with these tires? Let me hear your input!
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04-28-2019, 09:05 PM	#2
F3085258 Private First Class 79 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Last weekend I installed a set of 245/45r18s Gmax AS05s on 18x8.5 wheels replacing the OEM 19" staggered set up. Put about 600 miles on this week with about 400 miles round trip highway on Tuesday. Haven't really pushed them. Initial impressions: Ride is much better. Handling wise I can feel the tread squirm more at the limit and seat of the pants says there is less ultimate grip. Great in the wet and some slush yesterday. Yes it snowed here yesterday. I think I have one wheel on the rear out of balance as I can a slight shimmy thru the seat. Haven't got to tire shop yet to check.
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04-29-2019, 02:48 PM	#3
SpecialK Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	I have about 8000 miles on my set of 245/40/18s, and have no complaints. I drive about 20,000 miles a year, and after wearing out a set of Continental ExtremeContact Sports last year, I decided to give these a try. So far, they've handled my commute flawlessly. I'm expecting to get the 50,000 miles out of them that they're rated for.
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05-03-2019, 04:34 PM	#4
cray101 Private First Class 36 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: MI iTrader: (1)	Just put these on my car last weekend for my summer setup, 245/40/18 with 18x8.5 Apex EC-7 wheels. I decided on these based on other forum member reviews here, which were all pretty positive. I can confirm that coming from stock 17in RFTs, they ride much smoother and quieter. Hopefully wont have issues with longevity. If you aren't going to have a spare with these, make sure you grab an air compressor and tire repair kit to keep in the car!
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