GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

9^th

Average Position

3^rd

Best Result

16^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo - Official Image

GT Radial's WinterPro2 Evo shows a split personality: strong braking performance and solid snow capability contrasted by weaknesses in dry and wet handling, aquaplaning, and wear. It excelled in the large-scale Autobild braking comparison (3rd/55 overall, with 5th in wet braking at +4% from best and 7th/33 in snow braking at +1.4%), and delivered standout snow handling (2nd/22) with competitive snow braking (+0.7% from best) in the full Autobild test. It is also notably quiet and can be very fuel efficient (1st/12 in ADAC fuel consumption), offering good value (3rd/20).
However, the full balance of performance lags: dry braking and handling were weak (17th/23 and 21st/23 in Autobild; 10th/12 dry braking in ADAC), and the tire struggled significantly with aquaplaning and wet handling (regularly bottom-tier in both Autobild and ADAC). Wear and abrasion were also below average across tests. The result is a tire that brakes well (especially in the wet and on snow) and runs quietly and efficiently, but suffers in stability, aquaplaning reserves, and longevity, reflected in middling overall finishes (16/23 Autobild, 9/12 ADAC).

Performance Strengths

Wet Braking Grip Moderate Details
• 5th/55 wet braking (+4% from best) in 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
• 7th/23 wet braking (+6.2% from best) in 2024 Auto Bild full test
• 8th/12 wet braking (+5.1% from best) in 2024 ADAC 16" test
Snow Performance Moderate Details
• 2nd/22 snow handling (+0.8% from best) in 2024 Auto Bild full test
• 6th/23 snow braking (+0.7% from best) in 2024 Auto Bild full test
• 7th/33 snow braking (+1.4% from best) in 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
• 8th/12 snow traction (+2.5% from best) in 2024 ADAC 16" test
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 2nd/23 external noise (70.8 dB, +0.7% from best) in 2024 Auto Bild full test
• 6th/12 external noise (71.3 dB, +1.3% from best) in 2024 ADAC 16" test
Fuel Efficiency and Value Moderate Details
• 1st/12 fuel consumption in 2024 ADAC 16" test
• 3rd/20 value rating (+9.9% from best) in 2024 Auto Bild full test

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning and Wet Handling Strong Details
• 21st/23 wet handling (+5.9% from best), 19th/23 wet circle (+9.2%), 21st/23 straight aquaplaning (+10.9%), 21st/23 curved aquaplaning (+31.8%) in 2024 Auto Bild full test
• 10th/12 straight aquaplaning (+9.8%) and curved aquaplaning (+21.6%) in 2024 ADAC 16" test
Dry Performance Strong Details
• 17th/23 dry braking (+17.1% from best) and 21st/23 dry handling (+5.8%) in 2024 Auto Bild full test
• 10th/12 dry braking (+5.8% from best) in 2024 ADAC 16" test
Wear and Abrasion Strong Details
• 17th/20 wear (+24.1% from best) in 2024 Auto Bild full test
• 10th/12 wear (+30.3% from best) and 9th/12 abrasion (+50% from best) in 2024 ADAC 16" test
Rolling Resistance Minor Details
• 15th/20 rolling resistance (+20.7% from best) in 2024 Auto Bild full test

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The GT Radial Winterpro 2 evo demonstrates good performance in winter conditions and offers safe handling on wet roads. However, its delayed steering response might affect the overall driving exper...

Strong:
Noise, Snow Handling

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2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo tire demonstrates mixed performance across different driving conditions, with notable weaknesses on dry roads. It struggles with steering precision and feedback on dry ...

Strong:
Fuel Consumption

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