GT Radial SportActive 2 review
The GT Radial SportActive 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range performance tire that delivers impressive wet and dry grip alongside commendable comfort levels. While it competes well with premium brands in terms of safety and handling, some users note a trade-off in tread longevity and a slight deficit in ultimate performance compared to top-tier flagship tires.
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
86%By road tests
80%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The GT Radial SportActive 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range performance tire that delivers impressive wet and dry grip alongside commendable comfort levels. While it competes well with premium brands in terms of safety and handling, some users note a trade-off in tread longevity and a slight deficit in ultimate performance compared to top-tier flagship tires.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Strong wet and dry traction
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise
- Improved hydroplaning resistance
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Increased road noise compared to premium alternatives
- Understeer tendencies during aggressive cornering
- Stiffer sidewall feel compared to top-tier performance tires
Worth knowing
- Users report the tire performs as a capable, solid mid-range option for compact sport vehicles like the Ford Fiesta.
- Drivers note that while the tire is comfortable, it lacks the refined handling precision found in premium performance tires like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
7 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
21st of 52
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 21st of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 24th of 52 |
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
4th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 20 | |
| Noise | 8th of 20 | |
| Value | 4th of 20 | |
| Price | 5th of 20 | |
| Wear | 11th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 20 |
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
15th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 23rd of 48 |
2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
10th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 11 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 11 | |
| Price | 4th of 11 |
2022 AMS Performance Summer tire Test · 245/45 R19
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Price | 1st of 10 |
2021 EVO Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
6th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 5th of 9 |
2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
10th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 6th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 12th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 14 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 14 | |
| Noise | 1st of 14 | |
| Price | 2nd of 14 |