P20 of 30
Beat 34% of the field
GT Radial ClimateActive Test Results
Tested 2024 to 2026
3 publications
Tested 5 times by independent publications, the GT Radial ClimateActive averages a finish of 10th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 50% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 43% across 5 tests.
- 5Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 10thAverage finish
- 50%Field beaten on average
- 3Publications
5 tests, 2024 to 2026
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 50%
Record by discipline
Where the GT Radial ClimateActive finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking Weak | 5 | P12.4 of 22.6 | 43% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P9 of 15 | 45% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking Strong | 5 | P10.8 of 22.6 | 50% | - |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 1 | P8 of 16 | 53% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P8.5 of 15 | 44% | - |
| Wet Circle | 2 | P8 of 15 | 48% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 3 | P9 of 15.3 | 45% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3 | P8 of 15.3 | 52% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 3 | P6 of 15.3 | 63% | - |
| Snow Traction | 3 | P8.7 of 15.3 | 46% | - |
| Snow Handling | 2 | P9.5 of 14.5 | 36% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 2 | P6.5 of 15 | 63% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P4 of 16 | 80% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P7 of 11 | 40% | - |
| Noise | 3 | P6 of 15.3 | 64% | 1 |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 2 | P12 of 15.5 | 24% | - |
| Value | 1 | P11 of 15 | 29% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P6.5 of 15 | 61% | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 2 | P9.5 of 15.5 | 41% | - |
| Abrasion | 2 | P15 of 15.5 | 4% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the GT Radial ClimateActive. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dunlop All Season 2
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
4 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
Compare with N Blue 4Season 2 |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 67% |
 Kleber Quadraxer 3
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Continental AllSeasonContact 2
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
Compare with AllSeasonContact 2 |
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Vredestein Quatrac
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
Compare with Quatrac |
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
Compare with Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Arivo Carlorful AS
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Viking Fourtech+
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Giti AllSeason AS2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Toyo Celsius AS2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Michelin CrossClimate 2
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
Compare with CrossClimate 2 |
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 5 tests. Updated October 20, 2026.
Across five independent all-season tests, the GT Radial ClimateActive most often lands mid-pack overall (average overall position 10.2), typically offering safe, usable grip but without matching the best tires for outright stopping distances or longevity. It shows flashes of genuine competence in specific areas: notably very low noise (1/17 in noise, 2024 Auto Bild all-season test) and strong winter stopping on certain surfaces (2/17 in snow braking, +2.6% from best, 2024 Auto Bild all-season test; 4/16 in ice braking, +3.0%, 2026 ADAC). Testers repeatedly frame it as a budget-friendly option that “keeps a safe hold on wet roads” (2026 ADAC) and has “no serious weakness” (2025 Auto Bild SUV all-season), even if it rarely tops individual dynamic disciplines.
Performance Strengths
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Road noise
Moderate
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- 1/17 in noise (71.7 dB), 2024 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (quietest in the test)
- 6/13 in noise (+2.6% from best), 2025 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
acceptable noise characteristics
- 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025)
-
Snow braking
Moderate
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- 2/17 in snow braking (+2.6% from best), 2024 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
- 8/16 in snow braking (+5.3% from best), 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test
short braking distances on snowy tracks
- 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2024)
-
Rolling resistance
Moderate
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- 5/13 in rolling resistance (+3.8% from best), 2025 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
- 7/16 for fuel consumption (+3.7% from best), 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test
low fuel consumption
- 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)
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Wet grip
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
keeps a safe hold on wet roads
- 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)wet performance remains reassuringly stable
- 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025)
Performance Weaknesses
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Tread life
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
- 13/16 in wear (35,300 km, +23.3% from best), 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test; tester notes: "fastest-wearing in the test"
- 11/15 in wear (42,900 km, +36.4% from best), 2024 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
- 16/16 in abrasion (+56.3% from best), 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test
fastest-wearing in the test
- 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)Limited mileage
- 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2024)
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Wet braking
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
- 19/30 in wet braking (+14.3% from best), 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Braking Test (qualifier)
- 9/17 in wet braking (+18.9% from best), 2024 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test; tester notes: "slightly extended wet braking distance"
- 10/16 in wet braking (+9.3% from best), 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test
slightly extended braking distances on wet roads
- 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025)slightly extended wet braking distance
- 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2024)
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Snow handling
Moderate
Details
- 10/13 in snow handling (+5.4% from best), 2025 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (third from last per tester summary)
- 9/16 in snow handling (+4.5% from best), 2024 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
- ADAC tester comment: "clearly struggles on winter roads", 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test
Every test, newest first 5
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2026 2 tests
P8 of 16
Beat 53% of the field
2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15
The GT Radial ClimateActive is a budget-friendly all-season tire that does enough in the wet but trails the field on winter grip, weight and tread life. It is best viewed as a low-mileage, mild-climate choice rather than a true all-conditions all-rounder.
2025 1 test
P6 of 11
Beat 40% of the field
2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test
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 necessarily mean compromised, delivering competent performance in all conditions without standing out in any particular discipline. Dry road manners are predictable with acceptable handling and braking, while wet performance remains reassuringly stable if not exceptional. Snow capability provides adequate security for winter driving needs. The GT Radial maintains reasonable comfort levels and acceptable noise characteristics. While it shows slightly extended braking distances on wet roads and somewhat less precise handling on dry surfaces compared to premium options, the tire never feels dangerous or unpredictable. For practical-minded drivers seeking dependable all-season performance without premium pricing, the ClimateActive delivers honest capability.
2024 2 tests
P9 of 15
Beat 43% of the field
P8 of 37
Beat 81% of the field
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