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Updated September 2026

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.

Relative score
81/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
87/100
1 review
Road tests
75/100
3 published tests

Owners rate it 11.9 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
Scores

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%
Would buy again 100%
Dry
Overall dry
100%
Wet
Overall wet
80%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
100%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
100%
Handling
Overall handling
60%

By road tests

75.1%
Dry
82.1%
Wet
74%
Snow
83.4%
Noise
64.3%
From owners

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.
Test results

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
Best: Snow Handling · 2nd Weakest: Wet Handling · 19th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling19th of 20
Dry Braking16th of 20
Dry Handling19th of 20
Snow Braking7th of 20
Snow Traction9th of 20
Snow Handling2nd of 20
Rolling Resistance15th of 20
Straight Aqua19th of 20
Curved Aquaplaning19th of 20
Noise2nd of 20
Value3rd of 20
Wear17th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership11th of 20

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

9th of 12
Best: Noise · 6th Weakest: Abrasion · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 12
Dry Braking10th of 12
Snow Braking9th of 12
Snow Traction8th of 12
Ice Braking9th of 12
Straight Aqua10th of 12
Curved Aquaplaning10th of 12
Noise6th of 12
Wear10th of 12
Fuel Consumption6th of 12
Abrasion11th of 12
Wet Braking - Concrete10th of 12

2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

3rd of 55
Best: Wet Braking · 5th Weakest: Snow Braking · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 55
Snow Braking7th of 55