benn

Hello everyone, this is my first post here!

I recently purchased a 2005 TL automatic with about 100,000 miles on it. The car came with all-season Michelin Pilot Sport tires, which have about 5/32nds to 4/32nds remaining. Currently, I'm beginning my search to find a new set of tires.

I live in the Midwest where we often see a decent bit of snow, I would like to have something that works well in the winter and summer and maybe cost a bit less than the Michelin Pilot Sports. What would you recommend?

Thank you!

DMZ

Welcome to the forum! The best bang for the buck are the tires I have, the General GMax AS-05's. Rated as high as the Michelin Pilot Sports A/S in Consumer Reports, for about 2/3 the price! I'm on my 2nd set now and will buy again in a heartbeat.

http://generaltire.com/tires/passeng...an/g-max-as-05
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Legend2TL

I strongly 2nd this, I'm also on General GMax AS-05's for the past 10k miles. Will buy them again as well, great value in a great all-season high performance tire. Definitely not a snow tire, but I've driven in several inches of snow cautiously and they're OK.

jeffstlnote

Currently running these on my 07 5AT, and fully intend to put them on my 08 6MT when it's time. Finland based company, known for snow tires. I'm in southwest Missouri and we don't get a ton of snow (more ice...yuck)

https://www.prioritytire.com/nokian-...l-season-tire/

They are quiet, smooth, and for the $ a no brainer for my Type S's

DMZ

Curious how much their tread resembles the Generals.
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Marsalis Simms

I just picked up a set of Nankang NS-25 all seasons a couple weeks ago. I enjoy them so far, grippy and fairly quiet. Surprisingly comfortable. I got mine on Simpletire for like 315 I think.

E39

What do you guys think about continental dws vs general gmax?

DMZ

Consumer Reports sez the General GMax's, and I'll second that!
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nist7

Thanks.

Thanks.

Responding to both of these same recommendations: with you 2 endorsing this and looking it up myself, it definitely seems like a quality tire without bleeding dry your wallet...I love it!!

I need to replace some cheapo tires on my beater red TL so this will be my go to now.

Now to hunt for a tire shop that has a free alignment special when you buy a set of 4 tires.....

JavierC24

I use Achilles ATR Sports. I do a lot of spirited driving for Postmates and they've been serving me well. $68.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Achilles-...-97W/307658955

GhostTL09

iTrader: (1)

I say get rubber tires if available

CgyTypeS

Also a big fan of the General GMax AS-05's, which I currently have on my 07 Type S. Ride is quiet and smooth. And, perhaps most importantly, cheaper than the Michelin's for very similar if not better performance.

Carsmovies

If it wasn't a matter of money would you get the Generals or the Michelin Pilot sport A/S 3+?

DMZ

Toss a coin, but you'd have the saving from buying the Generals to use on something else.

My 2¢
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Carsmovies

True but the difference is only about $100

nats007

I have Yokohama YK580 (came with the car) 235/45/r17 and they are decent. I plan to try General G-Max AS-03 or AS-05 next.

nist7

I mean....if $100 is such trivial difference...then go ahead and get the tried and true Michelins.

The General is a value play....still VERY good value since it is still high quality but also for those who can use the extra dollars elsewhere.

I just got the GMax AS-05s 2 days ago on my 06 TL. Love it so far!!! Great choice guys and good to have stumbled upon this thread just before I needed tires.

DMZ

Why AS-03's? They've been discontinued for at least 2 years now and had a reputation for being very noisy. Any place that tries to sell you them is just trying to get rid of their leftovers.
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nist7

I always check the 4-digit manufacture date code and mine is right around mid to late 2020 manufacturing....not the freshest set but still new. I had the local shop just get it from their stock instead of doing the tire rack thing (which I assume would be newer tires). But indeed no need to go older gen when looking at tires

nats007

Good catch... I originally searched General when I stumbled on this thread, and the AS-03 popped up and I remembered that I wanted to try them on my RSX, but never did. I went with BFG Comp 2s instead (really enjoyed those tires).

Will default to AS-05 for my next set. May try 245/40r17 on the stockies.

dhmolson

I realize this thread is quite old, but how would you compare the performance of the General GMax AS-05's to a set of Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus 2's? I'm looking for a more wallet-friendly tire than my Pirelli's were, but don't want the performance of my car to suffer too much.