GT Radial SportActive review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 26% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 53 · 19 reviews analysed Road tests 57 · 2 tests
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GT Radial SportActive has a Relative Score of 56 out of 100 among summer tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for dry (63) and weakest for wet (50). 19 owner reviews rate it 53 out of 100. 42% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Wet 50 — 46th of 49 (2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test), 31st of 45 (2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout)
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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
53/100From 19 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
57/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 19 owner reviews found online.
The GT Radial SportActive delivers respectable dry grip and exceptional tread longevity at an attractive budget-friendly price point, but it receives widespread criticism for unpredictable performance in wet conditions. While budget-conscious drivers praise its value and slow wear rate, enthusiasts and owners of sportier vehicles frequently note a lack of confidence and compromised traction when roads are damp or wet.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and slow wear rates, often lasting tens of thousands of miles
- Strong value proposition compared to premium brand alternatives
- Good, predictable grip and sharp handling in dry conditions
- Lower noise levels and smoother ride quality than some factory tires
Cons
- Dramatically reduced traction and lack of confidence in wet or damp conditions
- Prone to sudden loss of grip or sliding when pushed in corners on wet roads
- Hard rubber compound can feel stiff or nervous on sporty applications
- Multiple user reports of premature sidewall cracking, splitting, or blowouts
Worth knowing
- Drivers of sporty hatchbacks and performance cars (like the Abarth 595 and Audi TT Quattro) reported dangerous traction loss and a lack of wet-weather confidence.
- Drivers using these on long-commute sedans (like a BMW 320d and Mazda 6) highlighted high mileage capabilities and solid dry-weather economy.
- Users running 17-inch sizes on lighter or everyday commuter vehicles experienced fewer complaints regarding the hard compound compared to heavier or sportier applications.
3 published test appearances (2 in the score)
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 |
Source: Auto Bild
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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2016 GTU Performance Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
12th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: GTÜ
GT Radial SportActive specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B |
| EU label: energy | C in 86% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 71–72 dB |
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