GT Radial FE2 review
The GT Radial FE2 is widely regarded as a high-value touring tire that excels in ride comfort and noise reduction. While performance feedback is somewhat mixed regarding dry versus wet grip, users consistently praise the tire for its affordability and significant improvement over aging or worn-out rubber.
Owners rate it 8.2 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
76.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The GT Radial FE2 is widely regarded as a high-value touring tire that excels in ride comfort and noise reduction. While performance feedback is somewhat mixed regarding dry versus wet grip, users consistently praise the tire for its affordability and significant improvement over aging or worn-out rubber.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- High levels of ride comfort
- Quiet operation on various road surfaces
- Strong wet weather confidence and hydroplaning resistance
Cons
- Dry grip performance is perceived as average
- Inconsistent feedback on wet traction compared to specialized winter tires
- Limited high-performance handling characteristics
Worth knowing
- Users noted a significant improvement in ride quality when replacing older, hardened tires with the FE2.
- The tire is frequently cited as a budget-friendly solution for daily commuting and town driving.
5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
14th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 15th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 16th of 20 | |
| Noise | 15th of 20 | |
| Value | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wear | 8th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 20 |
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
22nd of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 28th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 31st of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 18th of 50 | |
| Value | 17th of 50 | |
| Wear | 34th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 14th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 37th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 32nd of 50 |
Tyre Reviews Best Summer Touring tires · 205/55 R16
11th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 11th of 13 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 13 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 13 | |
| Noise | 8th of 13 | |
| Price | 4th of 13 |
2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
20th of 21
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 21 | |
| Wet Handling | 16th of 21 | |
| Wet Circle | 16th of 21 | |
| Dry Braking | 18th of 21 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 21 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 21 | |
| Straight Aqua | 18th of 21 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 21 | |
| Noise | 6th of 21 | |
| Value | 17th of 21 | |
| Wear | 16th of 21 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 21 |
2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
17th of 44
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 44 | |
| Dry Braking | 18th of 44 |