General GMAX RS vs. Firehawk Indy 500?

[mrmatto]

These seem like very comparable tires. Ratings, performance, and price all appear to be very close. Have you used either, or both? What's been your experience?

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/general-gmax-rs/p/43226
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/firestone-tire-firehawk-indy-500/p/101887

 

[TheMechanicDude]

Looked at both. Went with Conti Extreme sport.

 

[mrmatto]

Looked at both. Went with Conti Extreme sport.

Why?

 

[TheMechanicDude]

Reviews and visual aspects. I just didn’t like them. The Conti were a compromise since I didn’t want to fork out cash for PSS.

 

[rye0pa]

I use the Gmax. For my summer set and have been pleased with them. Definitely a good tire for the price. I would buy them again. They wear well I can't definitely give you a mileage I have with them but about 2/3 worn in 2 summers.

 

[steinfeld]

A tyre reviewer tested them out on the youtubes. They have similar dry pavement results but the GMAX RS pulls ahead in wet pavement tests.

 

[mrmatto]

I use the Gmax. For my summer set and have been pleased with them. Definitely a good tire for the price. I would buy them again. They wear well I can't definitely give you a mileage I have with them but about 2/3 worn in 2 summers.

How’s the ride quality and noise level?

 

[vbrad26]

For the price the Indy's are good. But compared to Conti or Michelin they don't hold up. But you will really only notice this if you are pushing them a bit. And by a bit, I mean hard lol.
However they are a huge improvement over stock, and the price is right.
And if it makes you feel any better, the Indy is a re-named Bridgestone Potenza RE003.

 

[mrmatto]

For the price the Indy's are good. But compared to Conti or Michelin they don't hold up. But you will really only notice this if you are pushing them a bit. And by a bit, I mean hard lol.
However they are a huge improvement over stock, and the price is right.
And if it makes you feel any better, the Indy is a re-named Bridgestone Potenza RE003.

No surprise that paying more gets more tire. Right now I have Michelin AS3+ and I am wanting a summer tire for the grip, but still want nice daily driving manners. Don’t need an AS.

 

[vbrad26]

I hear ya. I too have the AS3+ currently. I went with it because I wanted something that would last a little longer.
But Like you, I am probably going to switch back to a summer, if the GTI stays around long enough that is hah.
I don't have anything bad to say about the Indy, but I also can't compare it to the General.
I just know that you should't be disappointed with the Indy.

 

[rye0pa]

How’s the ride quality and noise level?

Noise is low and ride is good. I usually buy tires at the tire rack and when I bought them there was a $75 rebate plus I pick them up from the warehouse in Delaware and tire rack offers $40 discount for picking them up and plus Delaware is sales tax free so if I remember correctly I think I wound up paying $425 after rebate.

 

[rye0pa]

I am trying out a new tire(G-FORCE COMP-2 A/S PLUS)for winters this year as my GTI isn't my daily driver anymore and I don't see enough snow to justify a true winter tire which are shit in everything but snow.
I still get so excited every time I get the GTI and getting caught doing 106 on the NJTP made me find a more tame car for commuting(Chevy Bolt) but still drive the GTI 1-2 days a week.

 

[SouthFL_Mk7.5]

I’ve had a set of the Indy 500 on my wife’s 430i for over a year. They’re great. Handling, grip, feedback, response, wear, noise all good. Haven’t let me down in the rain either (we get plenty).

 

[JTM88]

I had the Indy 500s on my 370z and they were great for the price. A great balance of budget and performance. I actually plan on getting a set for the GTI in a month or two.

 

[ourlee]

Had RSs on son2s GTI while I had 4S michelins on the TT. The much more expensive michelins are a better tire but the RSs are a GREAT price point tire. He’s now running General A/Ss. Def dig Generals.