GENERAL GMax AS-03's - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2010CamaroRS · 03-16-2012, 09:38 AM

superb replacement for our fast wearing Pirelli's...great price too

Pro's: Quieter Ride...smoother on the bumps...no loss in grip

Con's: None

Ran me about 900 for the tires and installation and 4 wheel alignment. A good friend of mine who works in the Tire industry suggested which brands to stay away from, Toyo and Yokohama.

I almost pulled the trigger on a set of Nitto INVO....but...couldnt pass up this price...maybe next time!

Nessal · 03-16-2012, 10:00 AM

I want to get a set too but it seems like their biggest size is 275.

Rogan · 03-16-2012, 12:24 PM

Need 295 at an option, but prefer 315.

Rendo · 03-16-2012, 01:43 PM

They also perform amazingly well on wet roads.

Sir Nuke · 03-16-2012, 01:56 PM

yep......theres been a thread in here for nearly a year about these tires.....

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142667

L99SS · 03-16-2012, 02:22 PM

Time for them to start producing for the 21s. However, I'm beginning to wonder if Pirelli has either a patent on 21-inch wheels or an exclusive contract for OEM tires. :bangdesk:

2ss-booya · 03-19-2012, 11:48 PM

fyi..if your friend said to not go with toyo..he should have also said nitto...toyo owns nitto

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 03-19-2012, 11:56 PM

I just ordered a set of these. The 245/45/20s are on back order till mid April from Tirerack

VTimHokie85 · 03-20-2012, 07:06 AM

Just had these installed saturday and i love them. Smoother ride in my opinion. Dont feel any loss in performance from the Pzeros. Excited that they are gonna last longer. I am very pleased. Approx $ 920 including install.

mikeyroche · 03-20-2012, 07:39 AM

Heard Pirelli gets better grip, and the Generals should get much better grip as they are an all season tire. I'll stick with Pirelli or Michelin, I want a sticky high performance summer tire

Silver ice SS · 08-14-2012, 06:27 PM

Did anyone experience vibration in the car itself and or steering wheel shaking with these tires?I just had these tires installed on my front end only (saving for rears) and now my steering wheel shakes horribly from about 40-75 mph...

I'm taking it back to the shop tomorrow to have them rebalanced, and hopefully that will solve the problem. I've read on other forums though that people have been getting shaking and vibrations from these tires like I am experiencing now...:(

Sir Nuke · 08-14-2012, 07:33 PM

I have the General AS-03's.....275/40/20's all the way around.....have put about 8500 miles, the last 2500 miles was going to CFest III and back, on them and have NO issues at all, no vibration, no shaking, just smoothe running and most of the time I spend at the 65 to 75 mph speed as I do mostly highway driving.

Silver ice SS · 08-14-2012, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

I have the General AS-03's.....275/40/20's all the way around.....have put about 8500 miles, the last 2500 miles was going to CFest III and back, on them and have NO issues at all, no vibration, no shaking, just smoothe running and most of the time I spend at the 65 to 75 mph speed as I do mostly highway driving.

Thanks Sir Nuke... It must be a balancing problem then

Rudy@Tirerack · 08-15-2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver ice SS

Did anyone experience vibration in the car itself and or steering wheel shaking with these tires?I just had these tires installed on my front end only (saving for rears) and now my steering wheel shakes horribly from about 40-75 mph...

I'm taking it back to the shop tomorrow to have them rebalanced, and hopefully that will solve the problem. I've read on other forums though that people have been getting shaking and vibrations from these tires like I am experiencing now...:(

Most certainly a balancing issue. Just take them back and they should be able to fix it for you.

03-16-2012, 09:38 AM	#1
2010CamaroRS Driver of the Blue Demon Drives: '15 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Westfield, MA Posts: 2,550 View My Garage	GENERAL GMax AS-03's superb replacement for our fast wearing Pirelli's...great price too Pro's: Quieter Ride...smoother on the bumps...no loss in grip Con's: None Ran me about 900 for the tires and installation and 4 wheel alignment. A good friend of mine who works in the Tire industry suggested which brands to stay away from, Toyo and Yokohama. I almost pulled the trigger on a set of Nitto INVO....but...couldnt pass up this price...maybe next time! __________________ New England Camaro 5 The Few, The Proud, The Hyper Blue Metallics DT shorties.BBK Intake.FlowMaster AT.Eibach 1'' drop.Hurst Short Throw (44% reduction).Unrestricted Motorsports Gen 1 Style Rear Spoiler.Custom Aqua Blue Metallic Interior Panels.RS Embroidered Head Rests.Interior LED by Oracle.Illuminated Bowtie by Oracle.Footwell LED by Oracle.Grille LED by Oracle.Functional Headliner Console Toggle Switches for LED Lighting.Aqua Blue Engine Cover.RotoFab Radiator Cover.Aqua Blue Fuse Box Cover from RPI Designs.Much More

03-16-2012, 12:24 PM	#3
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	Need 295 at an option, but prefer 315. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

03-16-2012, 01:43 PM	#4
Rendo Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: England Posts: 163	They also perform amazingly well on wet roads. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS M6 - SLP Loud Mouth II Exhaust, AIRAID Intake System, RX Catch Can, Eibach Pro Springs and Anti-Roll Kit, Hurst Billet/Plus Shifter, Skipshift Eliminator, Heritage Grill, JDP Color Changing Halos, Blackout Everything

03-16-2012, 01:56 PM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,332 View My Garage	yep......theres been a thread in here for nearly a year about these tires..... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142667 __________________

03-16-2012, 02:22 PM	#6
L99SS Drives: '10 Camaro IOM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Closing fast... Posts: 568 View My Garage	Time for them to start producing for the 21s. However, I'm beginning to wonder if Pirelli has either a patent on 21-inch wheels or an exclusive contract for OEM tires. :bangdesk: __________________

03-16-2012, 10:00 AM	#2
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	I want to get a set too but it seems like their biggest size is 275.

03-19-2012, 11:48 PM	#7
2ss-booya Drives: 2015 SS Sedan M6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,086	fyi..if your friend said to not go with toyo..he should have also said nitto...toyo owns nitto

03-19-2012, 11:56 PM	#8
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	I just ordered a set of these. The 245/45/20s are on back order till mid April from Tirerack __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

03-20-2012, 07:06 AM	#9
VTimHokie85 Drives: 2010 SS/RS L99 SIM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Herndon, VA Posts: 125	Just had these installed saturday and i love them. Smoother ride in my opinion. Dont feel any loss in performance from the Pzeros. Excited that they are gonna last longer. I am very pleased. Approx $ 920 including install. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS // RS // L99 // SIM // Flat Black Rally Stripes // Flat Black Bowtie overlays // Flat Black SS emblem overlays // Flat Black SLP Fade Side Gill Inserts// front and rear marker black overlays // Stillen Splitter Flat Black // Camaro emblem flat black overlays // General GMAX AS-03 tires

03-20-2012, 07:39 AM	#10
mikeyroche Drives: 2011 VR Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 576 View My Garage	Heard Pirelli gets better grip, and the Generals should get much better grip as they are an all season tire. I'll stick with Pirelli or Michelin, I want a sticky high performance summer tire __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS with RS - K&N Typhoon CAI, Borla Atak Exhaust, Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads, SLP 'SS' Front Grille Emblem, Blue LED interior lighting, Camaro Victory Red Seatbelt Harness pads NEXT - Corvette LS3 Victory Red Fuel Rail Covers(Awaiting Installation), Window Tinting, Custom Leather Interior.

08-14-2012, 06:27 PM	#11
Silver ice SS Drives: Silver ice Metallic 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 333	Did anyone experience vibration in the car itself and or steering wheel shaking with these tires?I just had these tires installed on my front end only (saving for rears) and now my steering wheel shakes horribly from about 40-75 mph... I'm taking it back to the shop tomorrow to have them rebalanced, and hopefully that will solve the problem. I've read on other forums though that people have been getting shaking and vibrations from these tires like I am experiencing now...:(

08-14-2012, 07:33 PM	#12
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,332 View My Garage	I have the General AS-03's.....275/40/20's all the way around.....have put about 8500 miles, the last 2500 miles was going to CFest III and back, on them and have NO issues at all, no vibration, no shaking, just smoothe running and most of the time I spend at the 65 to 75 mph speed as I do mostly highway driving. __________________

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