Tire recommendations: GMAX AS-05?

"CB" (jrcb) 02/17/2020 at 13:27 • Filed to: Tire shopping for weird sizes is the worst

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Looking to put new all seasons on the Fiesta since my current ones are pretty toast. Anyone have any experience with General Tire AS-05 tires? They’re one of the least expensive options that I’m looking at ($700 CAD for a set of four). Any input would be greatly appreciated!

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > CB 02/17/2020 at 13:38

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I had them on my Jetta a number of ye ars ago. Might’ve been the predecessor, but I honestly feel like they changed the personality of the car compared to the balding, no-name tires it came with. I recommend them.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > CB 02/17/2020 at 13:39

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There’s also the Altimax. That’s what I have my eye on for my Mazda 3.

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > CB 02/17/2020 at 13:43

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I had those exact tires as OEM replacements on my Sonic before I traded it.

I really liked them. The Sonic’s factory tires were garbage and I noticed a huge difference in every way over the original Hankooks that were on it. Better grip, more comfortable, less noise. Their performance in snow was the biggest improvement, (but that might be more because the Hankooks were so bad.)

I did get a nail in one (I think while doing handbrake turns) when they were pretty new and the warranty covered me for a new tire.

I even kind of liked the look. You can see they have larger, ‘ sportier’ tread blocks on the outer edge that gave it more of a performance tire look.

smobgirl > CB 02/17/2020 at 13:43

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Yes tire shopping sucks. I was like, oh, I really only need new front tires on the Fiat since the previous alignment issues destroyed just  one of the four tires. I’ll get something better on the fronts. But no, my only winter option in the same size I have is the exact same shitty tire. GAH.

gmctavish needs more space > CB 02/17/2020 at 13:44

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I’m just gonna do what everyone did when I asked for tire recommendations , and tell you to get BFG Sport Comp 2s.

dogisbadob > CB 02/17/2020 at 13:46

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Nothing wrong with the G-Max

CB > gmctavish needs more space 02/17/2020 at 13:49

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Apparently I can’t get them in my tire size.

CB > smobgirl 02/17/2020 at 13:50

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It’s the worst, especially since I’m planning on selling the car anyway. It’s like, do I really want to spend $800 CAD on a car I’m going to sell in a few months anyway?

Nibby > CB 02/17/2020 at 13:55

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aren’t you tired of tiered tire shopping?

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > CB 02/17/2020 at 13:55

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Yoko A052

gmctavish needs more space > CB 02/17/2020 at 14:02

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I can’t vouch for them anyways, I went with Coopers

gettingoldercarguy > CB 02/17/2020 at 14:24

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All day long I’d go with these. Three peak rated as well

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Vredestein&tireModel=Quatrac+Pro&partnum=04WR7QTPXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB 02/17/2020 at 14:25

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I have the gmaxs on right now. I'd go for it

Chariotoflove > smobgirl 02/17/2020 at 14:27

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I’m always replacing one tire at a time.  Drives me nuts! I actually rejoiced when I could buy a pair for the minivan, because finally I would be kinda symmetrical at least.  

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > CB 02/17/2020 at 14:59

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I’ve got them on a car and quite like them- they feel good in non-winter weather and passable for the occasional nice  winter day. But I’m no driving or tire expert.