P14 of 20
Beat 26% of the field
GT Radial FE2 Test Results
Tested 6 times by independent publications, the GT Radial FE2 averages a finish of 17th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 44% of the field across 6 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 41% across 6 tests.
- 6Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 17thAverage finish
- 39%Field beaten on average
- 3Publications
6 tests, 2022 to 2024
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 39%
Record by discipline
Where the GT Radial FE2 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 | 6 | P18.2 of 34.2 | 41% | - |
| Dry Handling | 3 | P11.3 of 18.7 | 44% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P7 of 13 | 50% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking Strong | 6 | P16.7 of 34.2 | 44% | - |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 1 | P32 of 50 | 37% | - |
| Wet Handling | 3 | P14 of 18.7 | 25% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P5 of 13 | 67% | - |
| Wet Circle | 3 | P15 of 18.7 | 19% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 4 | P14.8 of 26.5 | 35% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4 | P12 of 26.5 | 55% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P2 of 13 | 92% | - |
| Noise | 4 | P16.3 of 26.5 | 44% | - |
| Tire Weight | 1 | P29 of 50 | 43% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 3 | P18.7 of 30.3 | 43% | - |
| Value | 3 | P12.3 of 30.3 | 59% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 3 | P10.3 of 18.7 | 48% | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 1 | P10 of 50 | 82% | - |
| Abrasion | 1 | P37 of 50 | 27% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the GT Radial FE2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kumho Ecsta HS52
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Toyo Proxes Comfort
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Hankook Ventus Prime 4
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 BFGoodrich Advantage
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Nexen N Fera Primus
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Vredestein Ultrac
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Kleber Dynaxer HP4
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Uniroyal RainSport 5
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Maxxis Premitra HP5
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Firestone RoadHawk
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Michelin Primacy 4+
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Turanza T005
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Double Coin DC99
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Lassa DriveWays
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Cooper Zeon CS8
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Laufenn S Fit EQ+
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Semperit Speed Life 3
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Radial FE1 City Predecessor | 0 | - | - | - |
| GT Radial FE2 This tire | 6 | 0 | 17th | 39% |
| GT Radial FE2 EVO Successor | 0 | - | - | - |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 6 tests. Updated September 21, 2025.
Across six summer tests, the GT Radial FE2 delivers mid-pack overall performance with consistent value and decent comfort, but is limited by below-average wet and dry braking. Handling pace is typically mid-to-lower midfield, though subjective dynamics are praised for predictability. Aquaplaning resistance is mixed-to-below average, and rolling resistance is unimpressive. Wear and pricing/value are recurrent bright spots, helping its cost-per-km appeal despite braking deficits.
Performance Strengths
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Value & Pricing
Strong
Details
- 2024 AutoBild: Value 3/20 and lowest price (1/20)
- 2023 ADAC: Value 17/50 with price 10/50 (+55.6% from best)
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Wear / Cost per km
Moderate
Details
- 2024 AutoBild: Wear 7/20 (+34.9% from best)
- 2023 ADAC: Wear 33/50 (+50.9% from best)
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Subjective Dynamics & Comfort
Moderate
Details
- 2023 Tire Reviews: Subj. Comfort 2/13 (+5% from best)
- 2023 Tire Reviews: Subjectively praised for "lovely steering" and predictable balance
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
Safe aquaplaning qualities
- 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2024)Good aquaplaning resistance
- 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2022)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Braking & Wet Grip
Strong
Details
- 2024 AutoBild: Wet braking 17/21 (+13.6%) and wet circle 16/21 (+8.4%)
- 2023 ADAC: Wet braking 28/50 (+19.5%); concrete 32/50 (+17.3%)
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Dry Braking
Moderate
Details
- 2024 AutoBild: Dry braking 17/21 (+5.6%)
- 2023 ADAC: Dry braking 28/50 (+9.7%)
-
Aquaplaning Resistance
Moderate
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
- 2024 AutoBild: Curved aquaplaning 16/21 (+13.1%); straight aqua 12/21 (+5.9%)
- 2023 Tire Reviews: Straight aqua 12/13 (+9.7%)
average aquaplaning resistance
- Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires (2023)
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Rolling Resistance / Efficiency
Minor
Details
- 2024 AutoBild: Rolling resistance 15/21 (+12.7%)
- 2023 Tire Reviews: Rolling resistance 6/13 (+23.4%)
Every test, newest first 6
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2024 2 tests
P19 of 55
Beat 67% of the field
2023 2 tests
P22 of 50
Beat 57% of the field
P11 of 13
Beat 17% of the field
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
The Gt Radial FE2 in eleventh was another step on from the Nankang. Once again GT have made a tire that's enjoyable to drive, has good rolling resistance and good levels of comfort, and while it was only a few percent off in dry and wet handling, it did lose out a little in wet braking. But it was still 26 feet better than the budget.
2022 2 tests
P20 of 21
Beat 5% of the field
P17 of 50
Beat 63% of the field
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