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AustinWithrow · 11-10-2014, 01:43 PM

So it's that time, my first set of new tires.. What are everyone's thoughts on the general gmaxx tires for winter conditions? People who are running these tires, please feel free to chime in!

SnowyCamaro · 11-10-2014, 01:46 PM

I have them and never run them in the snow.

rebelyell22 · 11-10-2014, 01:50 PM

All Seasons are only marginally better than summer tires. I run my BFG G Force Sport Comp 2's all year, but it rarely snows here.

CamaroJim56 · 11-10-2014, 02:22 PM

Check out the tire section and you will see all kinds of reviews.

I have them myself, but try not to drive it in the snow if it can be helped.

pcrdude · 11-10-2014, 02:24 PM

How are they in cold and below freezing temps? I am interested in them as well. How much of a "performance hit" is there in the summer?

AustinWithrow · 11-10-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

All Seasons are only marginally better than summer tires. I run my BFG G Force Sport Comp 2's all year, but it rarely snows here.

It don't snow much here either.. But we do get some ice!

rebelyell22 · 11-10-2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinWithrow

It don't snow much here either.. But we do get some ice!

Same here.

backbaconrules · 11-10-2014, 03:01 PM

Winter tires are not about snow. It's the cold. All that info is in the tires section of the forum.

mcynet · 11-10-2014, 03:04 PM

I loved the AS3 during the winter

MattSS · 11-10-2014, 03:05 PM

In the summer they break loose easier than the P-Zeroes did, but they are pretty good. In the winter they're definitely better than P-Zeroes, but you still have to be careful. I ripped through my Pirrellis in 11 thousand miles since I drove on them year round (Central Illinois, plenty of cold and snow). I switched to these tires and can't say i've been 'wowed', but I haven't really been disappointed either. I did notice that I've got 10k miles on these and I'm already into the wear marks... maybe that's just my driving though.

11-10-2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinWithrow

So it's that time, my first set of new tires.. What are everyone's thoughts on the general gmaxx tires for winter conditions? People who are running these tires, please feel free to chime in!

I had them on my 11 lt2 and now on my 14 SS...and think they are great. They took me over red mountain pass in 6" of fresh snow and didn't miss a beat...they also nightly being me home safely on frozen roads. Depending on where you are at at the temperature variances will determine what you should buy. Rudy at tire rack is an awesome resource also.

Having said that I have my snow tires waiting because they truly aren't made for frigid winter conditions and below zero.

Good luck..they are also great looking on

AustinWithrow · 11-10-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by firedruish

I had them on my 11 lt2 and now on my 14 SS...and think they are great. They took me over red mountain pass in 6" of fresh snow and didn't miss a beat...they also nightly being me home safely on frozen roads. Depending on where you are at at the temperature variances will determine what you should buy. Rudy at tire rack is an awesome resource also.

Having said that I have my snow tires waiting because they truly aren't made for frigid winter conditions and below zero.

Good luck..they are also great looking on

I have a pretty mild winter where I live, and rarely ever have below 0 degree temps! Hopefully these are good for me!

JantzenOKC · 11-10-2014, 03:28 PM

I have 5K on mine and love them. We will see this week how they do in the cold. Frigid air is coming tonight!

Squillo · 11-10-2014, 03:38 PM

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11-10-2014, 01:43 PM	#1
AustinWithrow Drives: 2013 Cammed/LSA Conversion 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Corbin, Ky Posts: 564 View My Garage	General G-MAXX tires good for performance and winter snow? So it's that time, my first set of new tires.. What are everyone's thoughts on the general gmaxx tires for winter conditions? People who are running these tires, please feel free to chime in! __________________ "Livin' life in the fast lane, moving at the speed of light and I can't slow down, only got a gallon in the gas tank, but I'm at the finish line so I can't stop now"

11-10-2014, 01:46 PM	#2
SnowyCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2006 Chevy Equinox Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 833	I have them and never run them in the snow. __________________

11-10-2014, 01:50 PM	#3
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	All Seasons are only marginally better than summer tires. I run my BFG G Force Sport Comp 2's all year, but it rarely snows here. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

11-10-2014, 02:22 PM	#4
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,603	Check out the tire section and you will see all kinds of reviews. I have them myself, but try not to drive it in the snow if it can be helped. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

11-10-2014, 02:24 PM	#5
pcrdude Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 233	How are they in cold and below freezing temps? I am interested in them as well. How much of a "performance hit" is there in the summer? __________________ My other ride.

11-10-2014, 03:01 PM	#8
backbaconrules Drives: 2011 LT Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 406	Winter tires are not about snow. It's the cold. All that info is in the tires section of the forum.

11-10-2014, 03:04 PM	#9
mcynet Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 250 View My Garage	I loved the AS3 during the winter __________________ Drives, 2016 Camaro 2 SS, (OLD CAR)2014 Camaro 1LE, 2SS, NPP Dual Mode Exhaust, K&N Air Filter. E3 Catch Can. z28 Grill, and 1LE Badging

11-10-2014, 03:05 PM	#10
MattSS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 CGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 103	In the summer they break loose easier than the P-Zeroes did, but they are pretty good. In the winter they're definitely better than P-Zeroes, but you still have to be careful. I ripped through my Pirrellis in 11 thousand miles since I drove on them year round (Central Illinois, plenty of cold and snow). I switched to these tires and can't say i've been 'wowed', but I haven't really been disappointed either. I did notice that I've got 10k miles on these and I'm already into the wear marks... maybe that's just my driving though. __________________ ------------------------------------------------ Mods: Heritage Grille, '69 SS emblem in grille, CAI intake, ADM scoop, vMax PTB, Kooks LT headers w/ HF Cats, Solo Mach-XL cat back

11-10-2014, 03:28 PM	#13
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	I have 5K on mine and love them. We will see this week how they do in the cold. Frigid air is coming tonight!

11-10-2014, 03:38 PM	#14
Squillo Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS BRM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,174	IBTM