GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo review
The GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo is regarded as a well-mannered and responsive winter tire that provides excellent value for money. Users appreciate its predictable handling characteristics, positioning it as a strong, cost-effective alternative to more expensive premium-brand winter tires.
Owners rate it 11.9 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
87%By road tests
75.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo is regarded as a well-mannered and responsive winter tire that provides excellent value for money. Users appreciate its predictable handling characteristics, positioning it as a strong, cost-effective alternative to more expensive premium-brand winter tires.
Pros
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Predictable and immediate steering feedback
- High value-for-money proposition
- Strong performance as a premium tire alternative
Cons
- Limited long-term durability data available
- Brand perception compared to tier-one manufacturers
Worth knowing
- The tire is noted for its balanced, good-natured behavior across general passenger vehicle applications.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
17th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 15th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 19th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 19th of 20 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 20 | |
| Value | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wear | 17th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 11th of 20 |
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 12 | |
| Ice Braking | 9th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 12 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 12 | |
| Noise | 6th of 12 | |
| Wear | 10th of 12 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 6th of 12 | |
| Abrasion | 11th of 12 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 10th of 12 |
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 55 |