In 2016 experts of the German magazine Auto Zeitung have tested the GT Radial Winter Pro HP at size 205/55 R16 and compared with 12 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. In addition, experts included into the test the all-season Michelin CrossClimate for comparison of results.
7th place in Wet braking among winter tires. The braking distance was 4.8 meters longer, than the best winter tire.7th place in Wet handling. GT Radial was 3.8 seconds slower, than the leader.4-5th place in Wet lateral handling. Same result with the premium Goodyear UG9. The lap time was 0.2 seconds longer, than the leader.10th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 12.2km/h lower, than the leader.12th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 2.5 meters longer, than the leader.6th place in Dry handling. GT was 0.3 seconds slower, than the leader.9th place in Dry slalom. GT was 2.3km/h slower, than the leader.11-12th place in Snow braking. Same result with the Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S. The braking distance was 0.7 meters longer, than the leader.Last place in snow handling. GT was 4.3 seconds slower, than the leader.12th place in Snow traction.12th place in Rolling resistance.1-2nd place in Noise level test.
Overall GT Radial Champiro WInterPro HP review
According to the test results the tyre took 13th place.
Main conclusions:
Average wet braking distance and handling, low straight aquaplanning resistance.
Relatively long dry braking distance, good handling handling time and slalom speed.
Relatively good snow braking distance, low traction and the lowest handling time.
