GMAX AS-03 Tires

itrocks4u · 03-13-2013, 05:09 PM

Hi,

Wanted to know if anyone here has tried the GMAX AS-03 tires and how the experience has been. I'm thinking of going AS versus Hankooks so I can keep them on the longer given the unexpected Canadian weather.

Reviews on tireracks and other forums are pretty positive.

Let me know! thanks!

slupie · 03-13-2013, 09:09 PM

I have them and love them. Im running 225-45-18 upf front and 255-35-18 in tehe rear on style 189 rims. I put about 10K on them and they handle very well dry or wet. I even used them late into December of last year with low temps in Chicago. Two years ago I drove through Florida downpours and never hydroplaned even at highway speeds. Great tire for the money

rdub315 · 03-13-2013, 09:45 PM

I think they're a great tire for the money. I bought them so I could drive my car further into winter up here, and I've been very happy with them. Bit of a trade off in dry handling compared to a summer tire, but I would definitely do it again.

VMRWheels · 03-14-2013, 01:26 PM

This tire has been pretty popular among our customers, in addition to the DWS.

Rollo` · 03-14-2013, 07:53 PM

I had some on my G and the fronts got so loud I had to replace them when they had less than 15k miles on them.

FstAzzWhip · 03-14-2013, 10:31 PM

I have them now 235 35 19 front and 275 30 19 rear and i love them

Gary@TireRack · 03-15-2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollo`

I had some on my G and the fronts got so loud I had to replace them when they had less than 15k miles on them.

The G-Max AS-03 tires have not been on the market very long. Are you sure you are referring to the exact same tire, or are you thinking of an older model of General tire?

General G-Max AS-03 : http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....&affiliate=AH8

VMRWheels · 03-15-2013, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollo`

I had some on my G and the fronts got so loud I had to replace them when they had less than 15k miles on them.

I've heard they're not quite as quiet as say the Continental DWS, but not to the point where people have to replace them like that. I've had some pretty loud tires in my days of driving too.

Rollo` · 03-15-2013, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

The G-Max AS-03 tires have not been on the market very long. Are you sure you are referring to the exact same tire, or are you thinking of an older model of General tire?

General G-Max AS-03 : http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....&affiliate=AH8

I am 100% sure I'm talking about the G-max. I drive 25 to 30k miles per year so I go through a lot of tires. The size on my 2007 G35S was 225/50-18 front and 245/45-18 rear. I assumed the noise was from the rear tires which were showing some noticeable wear at that mileage so I replaced them and it didn't help. I ended up replacing the set with Bridgestone 970AS and they were wonderful until I sold the car about 5k miles later.

I liked the performance of the G-max but the noise was unbearable...and they started being noisy at around 10k and just got worse. They literally howled at 45 mph plus. Maybe it was just a characteristic of that particular odd size but I'm not willing to take that chance on them again.

DC_Oldboy · 03-15-2013, 08:25 PM

The AS-03 are very good tires. I feel almost invincible when it rains and handles very well. My only complaint is the tread noise (not that bad since i always play music) and it feels a bit disconnected with the road. Meaning you're always adjusting the steering wheel to keep the car going straight.

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slupie Lieutenant 101 Rep 474 Posts Drives: 07 328iT, Montego Blau Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bartlett, IL iTrader: (2)	I have them and love them. Im running 225-45-18 upf front and 255-35-18 in tehe rear on style 189 rims. I put about 10K on them and they handle very well dry or wet. I even used them late into December of last year with low temps in Chicago. Two years ago I drove through Florida downpours and never hydroplaned even at highway speeds. Great tire for the money
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rdub315 Captain 75 Rep 650 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Traverse City, MI iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [10.00]	I think they're a great tire for the money. I bought them so I could drive my car further into winter up here, and I've been very happy with them. Bit of a trade off in dry handling compared to a summer tire, but I would definitely do it again. __________________ - VTT Stage 2 turbos, VTT inlets, Cobb Pro Tune (E30 and 93 octane tunes), MFactory LSD, 335is clutch, CSF radiator, slim fans, Walbro 255, AE exhaust, AA downpipes, ETS FMIC, Vishnu DCI, ETS charge pipe, Tial BOV, BMS OCC - H&R Touring Cup Kit, Apex Arc8, M3 style front bumper, MTech style rear bumper and diffuser Last edited by rdub315; 03-14-2013 at 01:32 PM..
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Rollo` Captain 124 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2018 230i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: US iTrader: (2)	I had some on my G and the fronts got so loud I had to replace them when they had less than 15k miles on them.
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FstAzzWhip Private 6 Rep 58 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA/NJ iTrader: (1)	I have them now 235 35 19 front and 275 30 19 rear and i love them
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