GT Radial FE2 – Tests & Review

GT Radial FE2 photo, test, review, ratings

GT Radial FE2 is a Touring summer tire with asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

Key performance

The tire’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Dry performance
97.72 %
Dry braking
96.76 %
Dry handling
98.67 %
Wet performance
91.72 %
Wet braking
87.64 %
Wet handling
96.86 %
Wet lateral handling
90.65 %
Aquaplaning
91.75 %
Straight aqua
91.74 %
Lateral aqua
91.75 %
Rolling resistance
75.06 %
Noise
97.87 %
Wear resistance
56.95 %

GT Radial FE2 Tests

2022 Auto Bild (215/55 R17)

In 2022 experts of the German publication Auto Bild have tested the tire at size 215/55 R17 and compared to 20 similar budget, mid-range and premium summer tires. Also they included into the test set of the reference All Season tires to compare results.

GT Radial FE2 test, ratings, review
18th place in Dry braking. +1.3m braking distance.
GT Radial FE2 test, ratings, review
13th place in Dry handling. -1.5km/h handling speed.
GT Radial FE2 test, ratings, review
13-14th place in Wet braking. +3.4m braking distance.
GT Radial FE2 test, ratings, review
16th place in Wet handling. -2.6km/h handling speed.
GT Radial FE2 test, ratings, review
16th place in Wet lateral handling. -0.63m/s2 lateral acceleration.
GT Radial FE2 test, ratings, review
18th place in Straight aqua. -6km/h float speed.
GT Radial FE2 test, ratings, review
8th place in Lateral aqua. -0.4m/s2 lateral acceleration.
GT Radial FE2 test, ratings, review
16th place in Wear resistance.
GT Radial FE2 test, ratings, review
10th place in Rolling resistance. +2.55kg/t.
GT Radial FE2 test, ratings, review
6th place in Noise. +1.4dB external noise.
Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
18
37
+1.3
96.49%
Dry handling
13
94.5
-1.5
98.44%
Wet braking
13-14
46.4
+3.4
92.67%
Wet handling
16
72.3
-2.6
96.53%
Wet lateral handling
16
6.11
-0.63
90.65%
Straight aqua
18
82.2
-6
93.2%
Lateral aqua
8
4.45
-0.4
91.75%
Rolling resistance
10
8.24
+2.55
69.05%
Noise
6
68.5
+1.4
97.96%
Wear resistance
16
29240
-22100
56.95%

Test result: 20th place.

  • Average dry braking distance and handling speed.
  • Average wet performance.
  • Low straight and good lateral aquaplaning resistance.
  • Low mileage.
  • Good noise.
  • Average rolling resistance.

GT Radial FE2 Review

Summary Table Of Tests Results

The table shows the tire’s performance in each test by categories.

Test Overall 2023 Tyre Reviews 2022 Auto Bild
Dry braking
96.76% 97.03% 96.49%
Dry handling
98.67% 98.89% 98.44%
Wet braking
87.64% 82.61% 92.67%
Wet handling
96.86% 97.18% 96.53%
Wet lateral handling
90.65% - 90.65%
Straight aqua
91.74% 90.27% 93.2%
Lateral aqua
91.75% - 91.75%
Rolling resistance
75.06% 81.06% 69.05%
Noise
97.87% 97.77% 97.96%
Wear resistance
56.95% - 56.95%

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