GT Radial SportActive 2
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Official web page
- This tire replaced GT Radial / SportActive
- SUV tire: GT Radial / SportActive 2 SUV
- Available Sizes in Line: 11
- Year Released: 2021 New
- Regions for sale: Central & South America, Europe, Japan, South Africa, Oceania
Tire Rank :: GT Radial SportActive 2
177 67 in Passenger / Summer
50 22 in Ultra High Performance Summer
Manufacturer's description
“THE SPORTACTIVE 2 IS A PURE UHP TYRE DESIGNED TO SATISFY THE NEEDS FOR THE MOST DIFFICULT DRIVER. EXCEPTIONAL GRIP, SHORT BRAKING DISTANCES IN WET CONDITIONS, ARE AMONG THE KEY FEATURES OF THIS PRODUCT.”
- 4 wide grooves Exceptional water drainage;
- Micro sipes on the contact area Additional grip effect;
- Brand new compound Superb grip across wide temperature ranges, secures EU wet label "A";
- Optimized pattern block geometry & pitch Low noise tyre and more driving comfort.
Notable Features
GT Radial SportActive 2 is an Ultra-High Performance summer tire, meant to strengthen the position of its manufacturer on the European market. This model offers accurate steering response, stable wet and dry traction, long tread life, and, of course, pleasure from driving a powerful sports car. The GT Radial SportActive 2 came to replace the 2015 model SportActive. Over the six years, lying between the models of two generations, the engineers were able to significantly optimize the traction of the new 2021 summer model. Specifically, the main focus was made on improving the tire’s wet performance. As a result, the braking efficiency was improved by 15%, while the handling response and resistance to such a dangerous phenomenon as hydroplaning became 10% better. At the same time, the company notes a 5% improvement in dry handling and expected mileage. The energy efficiency of the SportActive 2 remained on a level with its predecessor. This model was designed by Giti Tire’s European Research & Development Centre in Hannover with testing at the company’s MIRA facility in the UK as well as in Papenburg, Germany, and IDIADA test track in Spain.
The continuous central rib with diagonal notches improves the tire’s road holding ability and contributes to reducing dry braking distances. Special micro-sipes with a suction effect, located on one of the ribs of the central section, speed up the cleaning of the contact patch from water, thereby increasing the driving safety in rainy weather. The optimized tread block design and the multistep block arrangement dampen the road noise and increase the GT Radial SportActive 2 ride smoothness. The rigid outer tread blocks increase the accuracy and crispness of steering response. The ability of the tread to clean itself quickly and efficiently from water is ensured by wide circumferential grooves that play the key part in combating the hydroplaning effect. Depending on the width of the tread, the tire has 4 or 5 circumferential grooves (5 grooves for the tires with the tread width over 265mm). Extra wet traction is ensured by silica-rich compound that maintains its performance in a wide range of temperatures. It also prevents overheating of the tread during high-speed driving, thus extending tread life.
The GT Radial SportActive 2 wet traction in accordance with the classification adopted in Europe belongs to class A, or at least such information is given on the company’s European website.
The updated SportActive line also includes the GT Radial SportActive 2 SUV model. As one can easily guess, this version is designed to be installed on SUVs.
GT Radial SportActive 2 Latest News
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Apr 18, 2023Tire Test 2023
Auto Bild 2023: Summer Tire Test R18
Ranked #4th of 20. GT Radial SportActive 2Verdict:Positive: Handling performance in any conditions. Hydroplaning resistance. Price/quality ratio.
Negative: Wet lateral grip.
This GT Radial tire performs well in any conditions (although there are some complaints about its wet cornering grip), and also has an attractive price/quality ratio. -
Apr 15, 2023Article
Auto Bild 2023: Big Summer Tire Test R18
20 tires reached the final of the new big Auto Bild test, including new models from Bridgestone and Continental. -
Jun 25, 2022Tire Test 2022
AUTO Straßenverkehr: Summer Tire Test R19
Ranked #10th of 10. GT Radial SportActive 2
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- GT Radial / SportActive 2
- Car Type
- Season
- Summer
- Rim Diameter
- 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 "
- Width
- 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 35 / 40 / 45 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Yes
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- W (max 168 mph) ... Y (max 186 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
GT Radial / SportActive 2 Sizes & Specifications
Rim | Model | Size | Index | Features | Load range | Price |
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R16 | 205/45 R16 87W XL | 205/45 R16 | 87W | XL | XL | |
R17 | 205/40 R17 84W XL | 205/40 R17 | 84W | XL | XL | |
R17 | 215/40 R17 87W XL | 215/40 R17 | 87W | XL | XL | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 94Y XL | 225/45 R17 | 94Y | XL | XL | |
R18 | 225/40 R18 92Y XL | 225/40 R18 | 92Y | XL | XL | |
R18 | 225/45 R18 95Y XL | 225/45 R18 | 95Y | XL | XL | |
R18 | 235/45 R18 98W XL | 235/45 R18 | 98W | XL | XL | |
R18 | 245/45 R18 100Y XL | 245/45 R18 | 100Y | XL | XL | |
R19 | 235/35 R19 91Y XL | 235/35 R19 | 91Y | XL | XL | |
R19 | 235/40 R19 96Y XL | 235/40 R19 | 96Y | XL | XL | |
R19 | 245/35 R19 93Y XL | 245/35 R19 | 93Y | XL | XL |
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Questions and Answers
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Apr 18, 2023Tire Test 2023
Auto Bild 2023: Summer Tire Test R18
Ranked #4th of 20. GT Radial SportActive 2Verdict:Positive: Handling performance in any conditions. Hydroplaning resistance. Price/quality ratio.
Negative: Wet lateral grip.
This GT Radial tire performs well in any conditions (although there are some complaints about its wet cornering grip), and also has an attractive price/quality ratio. -
Apr 15, 2023Article
Auto Bild 2023: Big Summer Tire Test R18
20 tires reached the final of the new big Auto Bild test, including new models from Bridgestone and Continental. -
Jun 25, 2022Tire Test 2022
AUTO Straßenverkehr: Summer Tire Test R19
Ranked #10th of 10. GT Radial SportActive 2 -
Jun 28, 2022Article
Test of 245/45 R19 Summer tires (AUTO Straßenverkehr, 8/2022)
Modern tires have to meet very high standards: in addition to ensuring excellent wet and dry performance, they must have a long tread life, be safe in corners, and capab… -
Mar 28, 2022Article
Auto Bild Sportscars 2022: Summer Tire Test R18
Upon the completion of their next test, the AB experts noted that they had rarely come across tires with such a bad performance -
Mar 18, 2022Tire Test 2022
Auto Bild Sportscars: Summer Tire Test R18
Ranked #10th of 10. GT Radial SportActive 2Verdict:Good aquaplaning resistance. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Low rolling resistance. Low grip, poor lateral stability, tendency to understeer and very long wet braking distances. Slow steering response. Average level of comfort.
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Mar 14, 2022Article
Auto Motor und Sport 2022: Summer Tire Test R19
For the first time ever, the AMS test involved a new summer tire from Goodyear. -
Mar 14, 2022Tire Test 2022
Auto Motor und Sport: Summer Tire Test R19
Ranked #10th of 10. GT Radial SportActive 2Verdict:Good aquaplaning resistance. Good handling response in the dry. Very long braking distance on wet and dry pavement (devalued the overall score). Poor lateral stability on wet pavement. Possibly, will perform better on lighter and less powerful cars. Average.
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Mar 07, 2022Article
TÜV SÜD: The GT Radial Summer Tire Versus Competition
For the first time around, Giti has published information about the independent test of the GT Radial SportActive 2 and GT Radial FE2 models, performed by the independent test org… -
Mar 09, 2022Article
Evo 2021: UHP Summer Tire Test R18
The test conducted by the British magazine involved nine models of sports tires with an 18-inch fitting diameter -
Feb 23, 2022Tire Test 2021
Evo: UHP Summer Tire Test R18
Ranked #6th of 9. GT Radial SportActive 2Verdict:Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Great handling response in the wet. Insufficient handling response in the dry. Long braking distance on wet and dry pavements.
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Aug 30, 2021Video
New GT Radial SPORTACTIVE 2
A circa 15% improvement in wet braking and 10% enhancement in wet handling and aquaplaning resistance are the headline figures for Giti Tire's new mass-marke...
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Jul 31, 2021Article
Tyre Reviews 2021: UHP Summer Tire Test R18
The British tire portal tested 14 models of UHP and UUHP summer tires. -
Jun 21, 2021Tire Test 2021
Tyre Reviews: UHP Summer Tyre Test
Ranked #10th of 14. GT Radial SportActive 2Verdict:The new GT Radial SportActive 2 is a good improvement over the SportActive, with very high aquaplaning resistance, very low noise, and good handling in the dry and wet. Unfortunately the tyre has extended wet braking distances.
Positive: Best straight and curved aquaplaning, lowest noise on test, stable wet handling with good levels of grip, sporty handling in the dry, low rolling resistance.
Negative: Long wet braking, average grip in the dry. -
May 09, 2021Video
The BEST Performance Tires for your Car in 2021 - Tested and Rated
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Apr 21, 2021External Link
Giti launches GT Radial SportActive 2 – 10-15% better wet performance
Giti Tire has launched its new mass-market European UHP tyre, the GT Radial SportActive 2. The second generation of the SportActive comes with a range of performance enhancements, particularly in wet conditions. The GT Radial SportActive 2 will initially be available in 14 sizes for rims from 16-20”, section widths from 205-275, series sizes from 35-55, and with speed indices of W or Y.Read more at www.tyrepress.com