87%
- Opel
- 205/55 R16
- 5,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Average
Smooth and good-natured tire. Gives immediate feedback. Clear purchase recommendation as an alternative to premium tires.
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
Replaces the WinterPro2
The GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo is a performance winter tire with some competitive snow and braking results, but recurring limitations in steering precision, wet handling and tread life. Aquaplaning resistance is generally below the field, while efficiency varies substantially between tests.
Winter suitability is the relative strength of the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo in independent tests, although it is not consistently among the best on snow. The 2024 Auto Bild full test placed snow handling second and found snow braking only 0.7% longer than the best, while ADAC snow-traction placings were less competitive. Third of 55 in the 2024 braking qualifier was an unusually strong overall result compared with the full tests, showing that favorable stopping results do not necessarily extend to handling.
Steering precision is criticised repeatedly, alongside limited tread life and weak wet handling. Aquaplaning results are generally below the field too, despite some relatively short wet-braking distances. Efficiency is unusually inconsistent: joint-lowest fuel consumption in the 2024 ADAC test contrasts with a lower-half result in 2026 and relatively high rolling resistance in the Auto Bild full test. Dry braking was stronger in 2026, but steering remained a concern. Its winter and braking merits therefore come with less dependable handling precision, water clearance and projected mileage.
The quick answer
Strengths & weaknesses
Snow, Comfort
Ice, Value
Relative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2026.
- 1owner reviews
- 5,000miles driven
- 4professional tests
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 4 times by independent publications, the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo averages a finish of 9th.
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9th
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3rd
Best
16th
Worst
Finishing position in each test
The latest test
2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 P7 of 16
The GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo finishes seventh. It is satisfactory across the board without real strengths, missing a good grade on every surface.
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15 | P7 / 16 | |
| 2024 | 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P16 / 20 | |
| 2024 | 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 205/55 R16 | P9 / 12 | |
| 2024 | 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P3 / 55 |
On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict
Running Costs
View TestIn 205/55 R16, the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo is projected to cost €23.51 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €588 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo€23.51
Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllPopular sizes205/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo stops 3.6% longer than premium rivals, 0.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 10.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 61/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 1 review.
How good is the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo stops 0.7% longer than premium rivals, 1.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 53/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the dry from 1 review.
How good is the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo in the snow?
Across the 4 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo stops 0.1% longer than premium rivals, 1.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.6% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 snow-traction tests, it is 0.8% worse than premium rivals, 0.8% better than mid-range rivals and 11.8% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 71/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the snow from 1 review.
How good is the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo on ice?
Across the 2 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo stops 0.4% shorter than premium rivals, 0.2% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 45/100, and owners rate it 8/10 on ice from 1 review.
How fuel efficient is the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo's rolling resistance is 7.4% higher than premium rivals, 3.1% higher than mid-range rivals and 4.1% higher than budget rivals.
More questions about the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo (3)
How many miles does the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo last?
Based on test and owner data, the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo is expected to last around 21,797 miles (35,079 km).
How much does the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo cost to run?
In 205/55 R16, the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo is projected to cost €23.51 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €588 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Vredestein Wintrac, at €22.19.
What does the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo replace?
The GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo is the successor to the GT Radial WinterPro2 in GT Radial's range.
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GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo Owner Reviews
Review this tireOwner ratings averaged from 1 ratings
- Owner score 87%
- Dry Grip 100%
- Wear 100%
- Snow Grip 100%
- Wet Grip 80%
- Road Feedback 80%
- Comfort 80%
- Ice Grip 80%
- Handling 60%
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