GT Radial Tires is a member of Giti Tire, and has over 25 years in the North American tire market offering affordable, and premium tires designed for passenger cars, light trucks, and more. The brand offers different product lines designed to cater to different driving needs of the customer. The GT Radial Touring VP Plus is an affordable all-season grand touring tire designed for use on passenger vehicles and offers enhanced wet traction, longer tread life, and a comfortable driving experience with a 50,000 mile mileage warranty. In this GT Radial Touring VP Plus 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

Touring tires deliver long tread life and are ideal for drivers looking to get the best mileage out of the tires. These tires, like all-season tires, perform well in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions, and offer improved ride comfort by reducing road noises, and vibrations.

The GT Radial Touring VP Plus is a solid all-season grand touring tire designed to be used throughout the year. The tire features circumferential and lateral grooves, advanced long-wearing rubber compound, and various other features.

• Enhanced wet grip: Circumferential and lateral grooves resist hydroplaning for enhanced wet traction
• Longer tread life: The Touring VP Plus is built with an advanced long-wearing rubber compound
• Improved handling: The solid center rib ensures responsive handling and cornering performance
• Optimized ride comfort: The computer-tuned and randomized tread pitch reduces road noise and vibration for improved ride comfort

The GT Radial Touring VP Plus is available in 14 and 15-inch tire sizes and is also backed by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.

Pros and Cons

Now that we know more about the features and benefits of the tire, let’s also take a look at some of the pros and cons of the tire to help you make a more informed decision.

PROS:

• Affordable all-season grand touring tire that delivers great performance year-round
• Improved wet traction, handling performance, and ride comfort
• Backed by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty

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

CONS:

• Should not be used in moderate to severe winter weather conditions
• Available in fewer tire sizes

SimpleTire’s view on GT Radial Touring VP Plus tires

If you are looking for an affordable touring all-season tire that delivers good overall performance with improved traction, handling, and longevity performance, the GT Radial Touring VP Plus might be a good fit for you. Designed to be used on paved roads for miles at a stretch, the Touring VP Plus is also backed by a 50,000 mile mileage warranty, which adds to the value of the tire. All-in-all, the GT Radial Touring VP Plus received an average SimpleScore of 7 out of 10 thanks to these features. In handling the tire received a score of 7.5, followed by 7.2 in longevity, and 7 in traction.

Also, take a look at the Eldorado Doral SDL Sport if you want better traction (7.3 v 7), and longevity (7.3 v 7.2) at a similar price. However, the Touring VP Plus does offer better handling (7.5 v 7.3).

Vehicles the GT Radial Touring VP Plus is a good replacement tire for

As GT Radial Touring VP Plus is available in different tire sizes, it can be used as a good replacement tire for different vehicles, such as the Dodge Grand Caravan, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Subaru Outback, and many more.