GT Radial SportActive 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

10th

Average Position

4th

Best Result

21st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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GT Radial SportActive 2 delivers standout aquaplaning resistance and competitive wet handling for its price point, but is consistently weak in braking, especially in the wet. It occasionally punches above its weight in large comparative tests (4th/21 in 2023 AutoBild UHP), aided by excellent hydroplaning margins and strong value, yet its braking deficits and mixed dry dynamics limit overall rankings in tougher fields (10th/10 in 2022 AMS, 21st/52 braking shootout phase in 2025). Rolling resistance and noise are generally mid-pack to good.
Overall, the tire's pattern is clear: top-tier aquaplaning security and decent wet/dry handling balance cannot offset sub-par braking performance. Value and low price strengthen its proposition for cost-conscious buyers, but those prioritizing shortest stopping distances should look elsewhere.

Performance Strengths
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • 1st place straight and curved aquaplaning in 2021 EVO
    • 1st place straight and curved aquaplaning in 2022 AMS
    • 1st place straight and curved aquaplaning in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • Top 3 in both aquaplaning tests in 2023 AutoBild UHP (3rd straight, 4th curved)
  • Value/Pricing Strong
    • Price 1st/10 in 2022 AMS; noted 'cheapest tire on test'
    • Value 4th/20 and Price 5th/20 in 2023 AutoBild UHP
    • Price 2nd/13 in 2021 Tire Reviews
  • Noise Comfort Moderate
    • Noise 1st/14 in 2021 Tire Reviews (69.5 dB)
    • Noise 2nd/10 in 2022 AMS (67.8 dB)
    • Noise 3rd/11 in 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars
  • Wet Handling (non-braking) Moderate
    • Wet handling 4th/10 in 2022 AMS (+2.6% from best)
    • Wet handling 5th/14 in 2021 Tire Reviews (+1.1% from best)
    • Wet handling 10th/22 in 2023 AutoBild UHP (+3.8% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Braking Strong
    • 13th/14 (+24.9%) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • 10th/11 (+24.7%) in 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars
    • 10th/10 (+16.6%) in 2022 AMS
    • 15th/21 (+10.6%) in 2023 AutoBild UHP
    • 21st/52 (+15.7%) in 2025 Autobild shootout
  • Dry Braking Strong
    • 10th/10 (+7.8%) in 2022 AMS
    • 9th/11 (+4.7%) in 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars
    • 11th/14 (+10.7%) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • 18th/21 (+8.1%) in 2023 AutoBild UHP
    • 24th/52 (+10.4%) in 2025 Autobild shootout
  • Dry Handling Performance Moderate
    • 12th/14 (+2.4%) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • 10th/11 (+4.7%) in 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars
    • 7th/9 (+2.7%) subjective/dry in 2021 EVO
  • Rolling Resistance Efficiency Minor
    • 7th/10 (+27.7%) in 2022 AMS
    • 4th/14 (+21.3%) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • 12th/22 (+16.7%) in 2023 AutoBild UHP
Performance Over Time

Test History

21
of 52
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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4
of 21
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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15
of 48
2023 Summer Tire Market Overview

2023
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

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10
of 11
2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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10
of 10
2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Inexpensive tire with some strengths but also noticeable weaknesses.
Strong:
Noise, Price, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking
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6
of 9
2021 EVO Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ4

The SportActive 2 had very high aquaplaning resistance and performed well during wet handling. It was less dynamic in the dry but it scored well on the road route for the good combination of steeri...
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking
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7
of 14
2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

The new GT Radial SportActive 2 is a good improvement over the SportActive, with very high aquaplaning resistance, very low noise, and good handling in the dry and wet. Unfortunately the tire has e...
Strong:
Noise, Price, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Wet Braking
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