GT Radial is a member of Giti Tire based out of Singapore with over 25 years of experience in the North American tire market. Tires from GT Radial are designed to give drivers more out of every road, ride, day, and dollar. GT Radial offers various tire series such as Champiro and Maxtour, among others to cover every need of today’s driver.

The GT Radial SportActive 2 is an ultra-high-performance summer tire designed for use on sports cars in warmer weather conditions and features a special rubber compound to reduce braking distance on wet and dry roads. In this GT Radial SportActive 2 tire review, we will take a look at some of the features and benefits of the tire, its pros and cons, and SimpleTire’s views on the tire.

Features and Benefits

Ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires are designed for performance and sports vehicles that require quick acceleration and shorter braking distances. These tires are designed to bring the maximum power out of your vehicle and feature aggressive tread patterns.

The GT Radial SportActive 2 is a UHP Summer tire that is designed for warmer weather conditions and should not be used in temperatures consistently below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The tire features a strong center rib for enhanced high-speed stability and various other tire features, such as:

• Enhanced performance: The strong center rib enhances high-speed stability to help reduce braking distances on dry roads
• Improved grip: Micro sipes within the tire bite into the road while three wide grooves with a smaller outer groove reduce the risk of hydroplaning
• Optimized handling: The stiff shoulders improve cornering, and steering response
• Comfortable drive: SportActive 2’s optimized tread pattern and sequencing lower road noises and vibrations for a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride

The GT Radial SportActive 2 is available in different tire sizes ranging from 16 to 22 inches.

Pros and Cons

Now that we know more about the features and benefits of the GT Radial SportActive 2 let’s also take a look at some of the pros and cons of the tire.

PROS:

• Enhanced performance on the road with faster acceleration and shorter braking distance
• Improved dry and wet grip with better cornering performance
• Designed to offer a quiet, comfortable ride even at higher speeds

While these pros look good on paper, also consider these cons before making a decision.

CONS:

• Should not be used in temperatures consistently below 45 degrees Fahrenheit
• Does not come with any mileage warranty
• Not the most longevity-oriented tire

SimpleTire’s view on GT Radial SportActive 2 tires

If you drive a sports or performance-oriented vehicle and want a set of tires that can bring out the best in your vehicle in warmer weather conditions, the GT Radial SportActive 2 can be a good fit for you. Designed to deliver great performance when driving at higher speeds, the GT Radial SportActive 2 received an average SimpleScore of 7.8 out of 10. The tire shines in traction and longevity with a score of 8.2 in traction and handling and 8 in longevity.

Also, take a look at the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 if you want better performance in handling (8.7 v 8.2) and traction (8.7 v 8.2). However, the GT Radial SportActive 2 offers much better longevity (8 v 7.7).

Vehicles the GT Radial SportActive 2 is a good replacement tire for

As GT Radial SportActive 2 is designed for sports and performance-oriented vehicles, it will be a good replacement tire for vehicles such as the Audi Q6, Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Mazda CX-9, Porsche Cayenne, and many more.