GT Radial ClimateActive - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

8^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

9^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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GT Radial ClimateActive delivers solid mid-pack performance with standout comfort/noise and respectable efficiency, while avoiding major flaws. Across three all-season tests it consistently sits around the middle overall, with notably strong snow braking in 2024 and class-leading quietness. Wet and dry braking are slightly extended versus the best, and aquaplaning safety margins lag the leaders, keeping it out of the top tier.

Value and rolling resistance are competitive rather than class-leading, and wear/abrasion results are mid-to-lower mid pack. Overall, it's a well-balanced, quiet all-season option with particular competence on snow braking, but it trails the best in wet safety (braking/handling and aquaplaning) and dry braking.

Performance Strengths

Noise/Comfort Strong Details
• 1/17 noise at 71.7 dB in 2024 AutoBild All Season
• 7/11 subjective comfort in 2025 Autobild SUV (+12.5% from best)
Snow Performance (Braking-focused) Moderate Details
• 2/17 snow braking in 2024 (+2.6% from best)
• Snow slalom 4/13 in 2025 (+4.3% from best)
Rolling Efficiency/Value Moderate Details
• Rolling resistance 8/17 in 2024 (+5.3% from best)
• Rolling resistance 5/13 in 2025 (+3.8% from best)
• Value 11/15 in 2024 (+66.7% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance (Braking/Handling/Aquaplaning) Strong Details
• Wet braking 9/17 in 2024 (+18.9% from best)
• Wet handling 10/13 in 2025 (+6.1% from best)
• Straight aquaplaning 15/17 in 2024 (+8.6% from best)
• Curved aquaplaning 14/17 in 2024 (+20.5% from best)
Dry Braking Moderate Details
• Dry braking 12/17 in 2024 (+17.2% from best)
• Dry braking 8/13 in 2025 (+14.9% from best)
• Dry braking 14/37 in 2024 overview (+11.1% from best)
Wear/Abrasion Moderate Details
• Wear 11/15 in 2024 (+36.4% from best)
• Abrasion 14/15 in 2024 (+65.3% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test

2025
Winner: Vredestein Quatrac

The GT Radial ClimateActive presents itself as a budget-friendly option that avoids any serious weaknesses across the performance spectrum. This tire demonstrates that affordable doesn't necessaril...

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