44%
- 185/65 R14
- 8,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
Wear too quickly.
GT Radial Champiro VP1
Replaced by the GT Radial Champiro FE1
The GT Radial Champiro VP1 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
The quick answer
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.
- 5owner reviews
- 70,000miles driven
- 2professional tests
- 3sizes available
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 2 times by independent publications, the GT Radial Champiro VP1 averages a finish of 14th.
2
Tests
0
Test Wins
14th
Average
11th
Best
16th
Worst
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 ADAC Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15 | P16 / 16 | |
| 2014 | 2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16Auto Motor Und Sport · 205/55 R16 | P11 / 11 |
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Fuel
A
B
C
D100%
E
Wet
A
B
C100%
D
E
Noise
70-71dB B/C
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GT Radial Champiro VP1's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the GT Radial Champiro VP1 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
Has the GT Radial Champiro VP1 been replaced?
The GT Radial Champiro VP1 has been replaced by the GT Radial Champiro FE1.
What sizes does the GT Radial Champiro VP1 come in?
The GT Radial Champiro VP1 is available in 3 sizes, ranging from 185/65-75 R14-15.
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GT Radial Champiro VP1 Owner Reviews
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Across 5 owner ratings the GT Radial Champiro VP1 averages 60%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.5. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.
Owner ratings averaged from 5 ratings
- Owner score 60%
- Dry Grip 78%
- Road Feedback 66%
- Handling 66%
- Wet Grip 56%
- Comfort 56%
- Wear 55%
All 4 GT Radial Champiro VP1 reviews
Score spread across 4 written reviews
61%
- Citroën berlingo
- 195/65 R15 T
- 15,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
I bought new Berlingo van which had these tires from the factory. First I didn't knew much about those tires, I was just afraid when I saw that those are made in China, since I didn't ever drive on tires from China. Those tires have M+S marking on the side, but not mountain and snowflake, so it is definitely not all-season tire, but simply just summer tire.
Feeling in driving those tires is not so good. You don't get much feedback from the road or on cornering, and on wet those are good until they have grip. When they lose grip, car slips on the nose. Well, actually, Berlingo Van is not car with which you would need high performance tires, so for some users those may be great ones (Berlingo Van L1 had these, and L2 variants had Kleber Dynaxer HP3 fitted), and I would not consider these as next tires.
Of course, Citroen/Peugeot for sure got great deal with GT Radial, so this is why these tires are
At the moment I have 20.000 km on clock, so whole mileage is done on these tires, and while you may see that tires are used, it can be visible that there is enough profile for next 30-40 thousand km.
Nevertheless, if I want long lasting tire I'd rather go with Michelin.
Feeling in driving those tires is not so good. You don't get much feedback from the road or on cornering, and on wet those are good until they have grip. When they lose grip, car slips on the nose. Well, actually, Berlingo Van is not car with which you would need high performance tires, so for some users those may be great ones (Berlingo Van L1 had these, and L2 variants had Kleber Dynaxer HP3 fitted), and I would not consider these as next tires.
Of course, Citroen/Peugeot for sure got great deal with GT Radial, so this is why these tires are
At the moment I have 20.000 km on clock, so whole mileage is done on these tires, and while you may see that tires are used, it can be visible that there is enough profile for next 30-40 thousand km.
Nevertheless, if I want long lasting tire I'd rather go with Michelin.
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53%
- Ford Focus
- 195/60 R15
- 2,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
GT Radial Champiro VP-1 from Singapore
These VP-1 all-season tires were near new when I bought my used Focus in the spring - I have driven Focus' in the past & it is the tires not the car that is performing poorly.
They handle well in warm weather, fair in the rain and pretty damn lousy on snow and ice. They DO NOT GRIP in the snow and stopping on ice not only do you slide forward but also to the sides.
If you live in an area that gets winter conditions DO NOT install these on your vehicle unless you have a death-wish. In my 40 years of driving in Canadian winters the only tires which were worse were the near-bald summer tires that were on my first car.
I would only recommend these to a hated ex-spouse or someone that you truly dislike.
These VP-1 all-season tires were near new when I bought my used Focus in the spring - I have driven Focus' in the past & it is the tires not the car that is performing poorly.
They handle well in warm weather, fair in the rain and pretty damn lousy on snow and ice. They DO NOT GRIP in the snow and stopping on ice not only do you slide forward but also to the sides.
If you live in an area that gets winter conditions DO NOT install these on your vehicle unless you have a death-wish. In my 40 years of driving in Canadian winters the only tires which were worse were the near-bald summer tires that were on my first car.
I would only recommend these to a hated ex-spouse or someone that you truly dislike.
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94%
- Ford MONDEO
- 225/55 R16 V
- 10,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
I purchased these tires because I was fed up buying new cheep tires every year or so. My local dealer suggested these at £65 each. Had the set of 4 fitted and noticed the improvement right away. Better grip in the wet and snow, this winter driving carefully in the snow my car did not slip once, with the budget tires that I have purchased in the past my car would be sliding around. The only negative I have is they are a slightly harder ride and produce more road noise but to me that is a good trade for better safety and performance.
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