GT Radial Champiro 228 review
Add your size for an exact match
The Amazon link then searches this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
The GT Radial Champiro 228 is generally viewed as an affordable, high-value touring tire that delivers strong wet and dry traction, low road noise, and commendable longevity for most drivers. While users frequently praise its budget-friendly pricing and confident handling on paved roads, mixed feedback regarding tread wear consistency and off-pavement performance exists.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
65/100From 10 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
GT Radial Champiro 228 specs & sizes
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| UTQG | 380 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
We don't have the size list for this tire yet. Search the retailer for your size:
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews found online.
The GT Radial Champiro 228 is generally viewed as an affordable, high-value touring tire that delivers strong wet and dry traction, low road noise, and commendable longevity for most drivers. While users frequently praise its budget-friendly pricing and confident handling on paved roads, mixed feedback regarding tread wear consistency and off-pavement performance exists.
Pros
- Excellent value and affordable price point
- Impressive wet traction and resistance to hydroplaning
- Noticeable decrease in road noise compared to competitors
- Good dry grip and cornering stability on paved roads
Cons
- Ride quality can feel a bit rough on certain road surfaces
- Subpar performance and skittish feel on gravel and mud
- Inconsistent tread life reported by some users due to compound changes
Worth knowing
- Subaru Outback owners reported great feedback and confidence during spirited driving on paved and light access roads.
- Freeway drivers achieved high mileage (around 42,000 to 50,000 km/miles), though a minority experienced much faster wear around 18,000 km.
Reviews from our readers
Drivers who have these tires on their car, in their own words. We check every review before it goes live.
No reviews from our readers yet
Driving on the GT Radial Champiro 228? Tell other drivers how it grips, rides and wears.
Write a review
Thanks! Your review will appear here once we have checked it, usually within a few days.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2015 Market Overview - Braking Test · 185/50 R15
30th of 52
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 European Summer Touring tire Test · 225/45 R17
15th of 19
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Other tires to consider
Ranked by our Relative score, weighed against how many reviews and tests stand behind it.
Top rated summer tires
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.