GT Radial Champiro FE1 review
The GT Radial Champiro FE1 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, entry-level tire that excels in daily commuting and calm driving conditions. While it offers predictable handling and good value for money, it lacks the precision and grip required for spirited or high-performance driving.
Owners rate it 9.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
73%By road tests
63.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The GT Radial Champiro FE1 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, entry-level tire that excels in daily commuting and calm driving conditions. While it offers predictable handling and good value for money, it lacks the precision and grip required for spirited or high-performance driving.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Predictable and safe handling in dry, normal driving conditions
- Noticeable reduction in road noise for many users
- Reliable performance for standard city and highway commuting
Cons
- Lack of precision and vague feedback during aggressive maneuvers
- Limited grip in wet or demanding conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear
- Reports of premature sidewall and tread cracking
Worth knowing
- Rear-wheel drive vehicles with higher power outputs may experience significantly faster rear tire wear compared to front-wheel drive setups.
- Performance-oriented drivers generally find the tire insufficient for mountain driving or high-speed handling compared to dedicated sport tires.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
37th of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 37th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 32nd of 53 |
2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
30th of 47
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test
16th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Handling | 11th of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 11th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 11th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 11th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 16 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 11th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 16 | |
| Inside Noise level | 1st of 16 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 16 |