GT Radial ClimateActive review
The GT Radial ClimateActive is highly regarded as a capable, budget-friendly all-weather tire that offers impressive grip in wet and snowy conditions. Users frequently compare it favorably to premium competitors like the Michelin CrossClimate 2, noting superior ride comfort and excellent emergency braking performance, despite some minor compromises in steering feedback and handling sharpness.
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
85%By road tests
75.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The GT Radial ClimateActive is highly regarded as a capable, budget-friendly all-weather tire that offers impressive grip in wet and snowy conditions. Users frequently compare it favorably to premium competitors like the Michelin CrossClimate 2, noting superior ride comfort and excellent emergency braking performance, despite some minor compromises in steering feedback and handling sharpness.
Pros
- Excellent wet and snow traction
- High level of ride comfort over road imperfections
- Strong emergency braking performance
- Quiet operation even on larger wheel diameters
Cons
- Steering feel can be vague or lack road feedback
- Handling response is described as soft or delayed
- Slightly inferior ice performance compared to premium-tier all-weather tires
Worth knowing
- Users report high levels of comfort and low noise even on 18-inch wheels with lower aspect ratios.
- The tire is considered a viable, cost-effective alternative for modern hybrid and electric vehicles like the VW ID.5 and Fiat 600.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 ADAC All Season tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
8th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 16 | |
| Noise | 11th of 16 | |
| Wear | 13th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 11th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 16th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 8th of 16 |
2025 Autobild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17
6th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 9th of 11 | |
| Noise | 7th of 11 | |
| Snow Slalom | 4th of 11 |
2024 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
9th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 15 | |
| Noise | 1st of 15 | |
| Value | 11th of 15 | |
| Wear | 11th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 12th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 14th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 15 |
2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
8th of 37
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 37 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 37 |