GT Radial WinterPro2 review
The GT Radial WinterPro2 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in challenging off-road and deep-snow conditions. While most users praise its traction in mud and ice, there is a notable divide in performance feedback, with some users reporting excellent reliability while others experience significant grip issues in light or uncompacted snow.
Owners rate it 10.7 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
74.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The GT Radial WinterPro2 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in challenging off-road and deep-snow conditions. While most users praise its traction in mud and ice, there is a notable divide in performance feedback, with some users reporting excellent reliability while others experience significant grip issues in light or uncompacted snow.
Pros
- Exceptional traction in deep snow, mud, and rocky terrain
- High value-for-money proposition
- Impressive tread depth and longevity
- Reliable performance in harsh winter conditions
Cons
- Subpar grip on dry pavement compared to premium competitors
- Noticeable performance degradation in temperatures exceeding 20°C
- Inconsistent performance in light or unhardened snow layers
Worth knowing
- Users utilizing 185/70/14 sizes report consistent success using the tires as a year-round solution despite the compound's winter-focused design.
- The tire's heavy feel becomes more pronounced during warmer weather, particularly when ambient temperatures exceed 20°C.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
21st of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 26th of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 56 |
2022 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/60 R16 · 215/60 R16
10th of 17
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 AMS Winter tire Test · 195/55 R16
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Price | 2nd of 10 |
2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
15th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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