P21 of 52
Beat 61% of the field
GT Radial SportActive 2 Test Results
Tested 7 times by independent publications, the GT Radial SportActive 2 averages a finish of 10th. Its strongest discipline is Curved Aquaplaning, beating 97% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 26% across 7 tests.
- 7Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 10thAverage finish
- 42%Field beaten on average
- 5Publications
7 tests, 2021 to 2025
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 42%
Record by discipline
Where the GT Radial SportActive 2 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 | 7 | P14.6 of 23.6 | 26% | - |
| Dry Handling | 5 | P9 of 13 | 29% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P6 of 9 | 38% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 7 | P13 of 23.6 | 29% | - |
| Wet Handling | 5 | P6.6 of 13.2 | 53% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P5 of 9 | 50% | - |
| Wet Circle | 3 | P7 of 10 | 34% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 5 | P1.8 of 13 | 94% | 2 |
| Curved Aquaplaning Strong | 5 | P1.6 of 13 | 97% | 4 |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 4 | P3.3 of 14 | 85% | 1 |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 1 | P11 of 20 | 47% | - |
| Value | 1 | P4 of 20 | 84% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 5 | P6 of 13.2 | 60% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the GT Radial SportActive 2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind
|
6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% |
 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Pirelli P Zero PZ4
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Fulda SportControl 2
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Continental Premium Contact 6
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Maxxis Victra Sport 5
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 4
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Potenza Sport
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Uniroyal RainSport 5
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Giti GitiSportS2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Sava Intensa UHP 2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Yokohama Advan Sport V107
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Kumho Ecsta PS71
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Linglong Sport Master
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Falken Azenis FK510
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 5
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Continental PremiumContact 7
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
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 SportActive Predecessor | 3 | 0 | 28th | 22% |
| GT Radial SportActive 2 This tire | 7 | 0 | 10th | 42% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 7 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.
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
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Strong
in 5 of 5 tests
Details
- 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)
very good aquaplaning qualities
- 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test (2023)Good aquaplaning resistance
- 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test (2022)Good aquaplaning resistance
- 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test (2022)Best straight and curved aquaplaning, lowest noise on test, stable wet handling with good levels of grip, sporty handling in the dry, low rolling resistance
- 2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test (2021)very high aquaplaning resistance
- 2021 EVO Summer Tire Test (2021)
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Value/Pricing
Strong
Details
- 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
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Noise Comfort
Moderate
Details
- 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
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Wet Handling (non-braking)
Moderate
Details
- 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)
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Dry handling
Strong
in 3 of 5 tests
Details
Safe wet and dry handling
- 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test (2023)safe and easy to control in the dry
- 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test (2022)sporty handling in the dry
- 2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test (2021)
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Wet handling
Moderate
in 2 of 5 tests
Details
stable wet handling with good levels of grip
- 2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test (2021)performed well during wet handling
- 2021 EVO Summer Tire Test (2021)
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Road noise
Minor
in 1 of 5 tests
Details
Best straight and curved aquaplaning, lowest noise on test, stable wet handling with good levels of grip, sporty handling in the dry, low rolling resistance
- 2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test (2021)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Braking
Strong
in 3 of 5 tests
Details
- 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
significantly longer wet braking distances
- 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test (2022)Long dry and wet braking distances
- 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test (2022)Unfortunately the tire has extended wet braking distances
- 2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test (2021)
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Dry Braking
Strong
in 1 of 5 tests
Details
- 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
Long dry and wet braking distances
- 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test (2022)
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Dry Handling Performance
Moderate
Details
- 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
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Rolling Resistance Efficiency
Minor
Details
- 7th/10 (+27.7%) in 2022 AMS
- 4th/14 (+21.3%) in 2021 Tire Reviews
- 12th/22 (+16.7%) in 2023 AutoBild UHP
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Wet handling
Moderate
in 2 of 5 tests
Details
understeer balance
- 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test (2022)less driving stability in the wet
- 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test (2022)
-
Wet grip
Minor
in 1 of 5 tests
Details
Low levels of grip in the wet
- 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test (2022)
Every test, newest first 7
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2025 1 test
2023 2 tests
P4 of 20
Beat 84% of the field
P15 of 50
Beat 70% of the field
2022 2 tests
P10 of 11
Beat 10% of the field
P10 of 10
Beat 0% of the field
2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test
Inexpensive tire with some strengths but also noticeable weaknesses.
2021 2 tests
P6 of 9
Beat 38% of the field
2021 EVO Summer Tire Test
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 steering and ride quality. A good tire.
P7 of 14
Beat 31% of the field
2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test
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 extended wet braking distances.
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