GT Radial SportActive review
The GT Radial SportActive is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that excels in dry-weather handling and exceptional tread longevity. While it offers significant value for daily driving, users frequently report a lack of confidence in wet conditions and inconsistent quality control regarding sidewall durability.
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
66%By road tests
60%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 17 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The GT Radial SportActive is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that excels in dry-weather handling and exceptional tread longevity. While it offers significant value for daily driving, users frequently report a lack of confidence in wet conditions and inconsistent quality control regarding sidewall durability.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and mileage
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling
- High value-to-cost ratio
- Progressive cornering feedback in dry conditions
Cons
- Unpredictable or poor wet-weather traction
- Reports of sidewall cracking and premature structural failure
- Hard compound can lead to a less refined ride
- Susceptibility to aquaplaning
Worth knowing
- Users with performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Abarth 595, Audi TT) frequently expressed dissatisfaction with wet-weather grip and cornering confidence.
- Owners of high-mileage daily drivers (e.g., BMW 320d) praised the tire's ability to withstand high mileage despite aggressive alignment settings.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
46th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 46th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 39th of 49 |
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
26th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 31st of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 18th of 45 |