GT Radial CHAMPIRO SX2 Owner Reviews

What owners say summarised from 19 reviews

Dry grip is the most often praised aspect of the GT Radial CHAMPIRO SX2, with nine favorable comments against two criticisms among eighteen owners discussing specific traits. Five praise predictable behavior at the limit and four like the value. Wet grip and aquaplaning resistance each draw five complaints, around a quarter of owners, against fewer favorable accounts. Noise is more evenly divided, with four criticisms and three positive comments. Mid-life and end-of-life experiences differ on wear, so neither long life nor a shared ageing pattern is established. The wider group of nineteen reviews averages 76.8%, with sixteen positive scores and none below 40%.

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Owner ratings averaged from 20 ratings

Owner score 77%
Dry Grip 88%
Handling 87%
Road Feedback 81%
Wear 69%
Comfort 65%
Wet Grip 63%

GT Radial CHAMPIRO SX2 Reviews - Page 2

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76%

Member March 1, 2019

Peugeot 106 s16
195/50 R15 W
8,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

Used them in my daily 106 s16, from everyday use to spirited country road driving they perform very well considering their track oriented character! Wet handling was unexpectedly good, something that was bothering me when i mounted them. Of course hydroplaning is not their best and attention is needed especially with lightweight vehicles.
Their downside is that they wont last long like a normal tire, in everyday use but thats not enough for not buying them again!

86%

Member November 26, 2017

Honda Civic Type R
225/40 R18 W
10 miles
Mostly Town
Average

Comparable to the rest tires in their price,are the best by far!

81%

Member August 16, 2017

Mazda 3 2014
245/40 R18 W
10,000 miles
Track
Spirited

This is my 2nd daily set already. Ran these on a race-prepped Honda Integra DC2, and a Honda Civic EG for an 8 and 6 hour endurance race respectively. We ran the race flat out and still have 60-70% tread left.

Also have a set on my Mazda 3 as my daily which i regularly track as well.

Running on 245/40/18
Good:
- RE11 levels of grip
- cheap
- good feedback at the limit
- hard sidewall
- CRAZY CHEAP

Bad
- Noisy on the highway
- average performance on the wet
- aquaplanes easily

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79%

Member April 12, 2016

Nissan 350z
245/40 R17
24,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

I am an avid autocrosser and stumbled on these tires through a recommendation from one of my racing cohorts. The price was right and worth taking a chance on. I race for points with Kumho V710s but wanted a good street tire I could play with at other club's events without frying my slicks. These are certainly no race tire, but the performance is impressive none the less. Predictable, excellent braking manners, love big slip angles, and can handle a ton of heat before getting slippery. Wet traction is a little lacking but it is a performance tire. For a 200 treadwear tire, they last for a very long time. I plan on buying these again.

83%

Member March 22, 2016

Datsun 180B
195/50 R15
100 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

more quiet and stable than the yokohama advans I changed from...

84%

Member February 2, 2016

Toyota MK1 MR2 NA
195/50 R15
1,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

Got a pair of these on the front of my AW11 MR2 cost $220 NZD fitted and balanced. i rate these grip wise similar to Potenza re11's and to be honest the suspension was finding it's limits before the Tire did. under steer slowly rolls on predictability and grip is maintained in under steer situation's

90%

Member July 10, 2014

Honda Fit (Jazz)
190/50 R15
8,500 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

Loving using this tires.. Using as daily cars in weekdays, and using it for a drag race car in weekend,, always gives the best performance.. In dry condition the grip is amazing.. Make you feel brave for a late braking near the chicane of circuit..