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GT Radial Champiro HPY

High Performance Summer

Replaced by the SportActive

The GT Radial Champiro HPY is a summer performance tyre with responsive dry handling and owner praise for grip and value. Tests are much less favourable on braking and wet handling, while owner experience of tread life is divided.

The quick answer

Owners say 74% from 25 owner reviews 72% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 12th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P15 of 16 · 2016 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry handling Everyday dry grip Wet handling in tests Dry braking Summarised from the tests and owner reviews

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 25owner reviews
  • 243,875miles driven
  • 3professional tests
GT Radial Champiro HPY 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

GT Radial Champiro HPY

7.5/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 25 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews25 owner reviews · rated 74% 61% 63%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 38%
Combined 54% 7.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 63% of this score. The other 37% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2016 2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 225/45 R17 ADAC · 225/45 R17 P15 / 16 Placing only
  2. 2015 2015 Auto Express Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P10 / 11 Placing only
  3. 2013 2013 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P10 / 10 Placing only
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the GT Radial Champiro HPY averages a finish of 12th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
12th Average
10th Best
15th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20132016

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20162016 ADAC Tyre Test - 225/45 R17ADAC · 225/45 R17P15 / 16
20152015 Auto Express Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P10 / 11
20132013 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P10 / 10

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Size Range35 sizes available

205-265Width35-65Profile16-20Rim91-100 V-WLoad/Speed Index2012First On Market

EU Label

Noise

70-71dB

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

300UTQG treadwearAATractionATemperature10/32"Tread depth (new)NoneMileage warranty

Popular sizes215/45 R17225/45 R17235/40 R18255/40 R17265/35 R19245/45 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles does the GT Radial Champiro HPY last?
Based on test and owner data, the GT Radial Champiro HPY is expected to last around 18,853 miles (30,341 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the GT Radial Champiro HPY have?
In the US, the GT Radial Champiro HPY carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 300, with traction AA and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. GT Radial gives it no mileage warranty. New, it has 10/32" (7.9 mm) of tread.
What do owners say about the GT Radial Champiro HPY?
Across 25 owner ratings the GT Radial Champiro HPY averages 74%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.8. 8 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 71% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the GT Radial Champiro HPY's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the GT Radial Champiro HPY most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the GT Radial Champiro HPY?
Owners rate the GT Radial Champiro HPY 7.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 24 reviews.
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How well do the GT Radial Champiro HPY wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the GT Radial Champiro HPY 5.8 out of 10 for wear across 24 reviews. 8 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,850 miles.
Would owners buy the GT Radial Champiro HPY again?
72% of owners say they would buy the GT Radial Champiro HPY again, based on the 25 owner reviews that answered the question. 28% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the GT Radial Champiro HPY's dry grip?
Of the 25 owner reviews analysed for the GT Radial Champiro HPY, 13 mention dry grip: 13 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "it is so good on the dry surface,the amount of grip is very surprising!". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the GT Radial Champiro HPY's road noise?
Of the 25 owner reviews analysed for the GT Radial Champiro HPY, 10 mention road noise: 7 praise it (quiet) and 3 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "It is a great tyre for general purposes. It is quiet (compared to Continental CC6)". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the GT Radial Champiro HPY's tread life?
Of the 25 owner reviews analysed for the GT Radial Champiro HPY, 10 mention tread life: 6 praise it (long-lasting) and 4 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "theses tyres are now on their last legs after 32k miles". Read those reviews
Has the GT Radial Champiro HPY been replaced?
The GT Radial Champiro HPY has been replaced by the GT Radial SportActive.
What sizes does the GT Radial Champiro HPY come in?
The GT Radial Champiro HPY is available in 3 sizes, ranging from 205-235/50-55 R16-17.
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GT Radial Champiro HPY Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 25 reviews

The GT Radial Champiro HPY earns its clearest owner praise for dry grip, wet grip and value. Thirteen of 25 accounts discussing specific aspects praise dry grip and nine each praise wet grip and value, without matching complaints on those themes. Noise is more often praised than criticised, while tread life is divided between six positive comments and four complaints. Around one in eight mention vibration or balance concerns. Most reviews do not state their stage, and the sole follow-up account does not establish a broader ageing trend, so claims about long-term consistency should remain cautious.

What owners mention most counted across 25 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 25 ratings

  • Owner score 74%
  • Dry Grip 88%
  • Wet Grip 79%
  • Comfort 76%
  • Handling 74%
  • Road Feedback 73%
  • Wear 58%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 53%

“This tyre came as stock with my 1.5-tonne mid-sized front-wheel-drive MPV. It is a great tyre for general purposes. It is quiet (compared to Continental CC6), and has good handling performance in both dry and wet, but...”

  • 26,560 miles
Read full review → 1,058 found this helpful
Most critical 31%

“Awfyl tyre! Would never buy again! Extremely high road noise. Good grip in dry an wet, but you need to hold hard on to the steering wheel. The car wonders in every direction. As a result, had to change 1 wheel bearing...”

  • Subaru Outback
  • 10,000 miles
Read full review → 712 found this helpful
Longest term 93%

“These tyres carry a budget price but not a budget quality. I am on my second set now having forked out a fortune previously to keep to the original Pirellis. The Champiros are lasting 15 to 20 thousand miles where the...”

  • Jaguar XJR
  • 40,000 miles
Read full review → 685 found this helpful

All 24 GT Radial Champiro HPY reviews

Score spread across 24 written reviews
63%
Andri
Mid-Life

The initial 5000 miles were decent, compared to big name tyres like the Pirellis and Michelin, but a further 500 miles and my opinions of this brand took a severe nosedive. They started cracking at the inner sidewalls, after just the 5,500 miles in a little over 21 months. Sure the S6 (4K, 5.2L) is a heavy car with decent torque and power, and I do push it occasionally; but no way should this happen. Other midrange brands I use like Yokohama and Vredestein do not self destruct like this after 2 years.

They were ok, and seemed pretty good value, and though they never got those "bulges" like the ones you get in most Chinese tyres, I'm probably not going to go cross country in these UHPs anytime soon.

Maybe I'll stick to the more reputable brands, and only use these Indonesian tyres for things like low powered (and light) Chinese cars like the new MG models.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 9
  1. Initial Impressions76% 1,600 miles
    Got these free when i purchased an S6 5.2V10 2011 back in February 2023.

    Since they were "A0/Audi Approved" thought I'd give them a go till replacing them with the usual Dunlop SP Sport Maxx.

    After about 1,500km they've bedded in nicely, but seem to wear quicker than equivalent Dunlops, Michelin or Pirellis (same as when i tried them on my B8 Audi S4 Avant 3.0T; those needed changing after just 6,500 spirited km).

    Wet handling is inferior to Pilot Sport or SportMaxx, and braking distances are longer (they rumble under breaking, too), but dry handling is exemplary though road noise, vibration is pronounced.

    For a cheap tyre they're perfectly serviceable (or for a track day) but you get what you pay for.
53%
Member
  • 205/55 R16
  • 26,560 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
This tyre came as stock with my 1.5-tonne mid-sized front-wheel-drive MPV.
It is a great tyre for general purposes. It is quiet (compared to Continental CC6), and has good handling performance in both dry and wet, but braking distance in wet could be challenging. However, even with wheel rotation (swapped front-back), the lifespan of this tyre is short and it got worn out at 26.5k miles (42.5k km) with steel belts exposed.
Conclusion: The GT Radial Champiro HPY is a good tyre with a balance of comfort and performance for conservative to moderate driving style, but definitely not designed tough enough for aggressive driving.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,058
71%
Member
  • Mazda 3 MPS
  • 235/40 R18 W
  • 20,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Was surprised at the level of grip these GT Radials offered, grippy in the dry and was vert good with spirited driving. Even in the wet I experienced very little aquaplaning despite hitting some slight puddles on the highway.
It was still giving good feedback in the wet when slightly new, and decent levels of feedback towards the end of its life.
Highly recommended as a reasonable budget mid range performance tyre, if it held up well on a FWD 380Nm torque car like the Mazda 3 MPS, it can definitely be a good set for most performance JDM turbo sports sedans/coupes.hatchbacks.
Just be sure to rotate them accordingly.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 690

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31%
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Awfyl tyre! Would never buy again!

Extremely high road noise. Good grip in dry an wet, but you need to hold hard on to the steering wheel. The car wonders in every direction. As a result, had to change 1 wheel bearing and 2 tie rods. As if the steel belt inside the tyres are loose or something. I'm sire this is a production error, these tyres can not be this bad! Sadly, i never went to complain.

So after 10k miles the tires are completely shot. In all aspects GT radial are very bad for normal driving and normal cars. But they deliver a good XL tire for my trailer at least.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 712
69%
Member
  • 225/45 R17
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Have done twenty thousand Kays.Have had them rotated every 8 000 kays .

Love them to bits however concerned about how many kays ill get ..

Not hard on tyres and check pressure every month ..36 F. 32 r
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 679
76%
Member
After having Continental ContiSport Contact 5s, my garage recommended these as a cheaper option (was slightly skint at the time). I was slightly reserved to begin with as I hadn't really heard of GT Radial before. BUT, I can't really fault them at all! A good all round tyre and I was pleasantly surprised at their performance in the wet. I have just bought 2 more and now have a complete set of 4 and unless I win the lottery any time soon, I will be sticking with them from now on... Faultless for the price!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 706
87%
Member
Good tyres quiet and good grip wearing ok too just as good as the conti tyres I had on car before for a fraction of the price actually half the price!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 723
81%
Member
I have an Audi A7 which came with Goodyear OE tyres & didn't want to pay the price of a full set of replacement GYs so opted for the GT Radial HPYs after recommendation from Micheldever tyres in Hampshire.
The tyres lasted just as long as the GYs 18,000 miles with 3-4mm left & cost me approx. 70% of the price. Grip & comfort just as good!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 622
81%
Member
  • BMW 320d
  • 225/45 R17
  • 1,500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
FOR MY BMW 320D 184 BHP ON FRONT WHEELS SIZE 225/40/18 EXCELLENT 4 MONEY PAID.
NO NOISE, CORNERING GOOD, WEAR OK, ESPECIALLY AFTER RUN FLATS :)
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 709
93%
Member
  • Jaguar XJR
  • 255/40 R19 W
  • 40,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
These tyres carry a budget price but not a budget quality. I am on my second set now having forked out a fortune previously to keep to the original Pirellis. The Champiros are lasting 15 to 20 thousand miles where the Pirellis only managed 9 to 10 thousand, There is no loss in high speed performance or feel and these are quieter on the road. Superb tyres.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 685
76%
Member
Fitted these rubber and already scrubbing 15K mileage. Good traction during dry. Good grip during wet. Definitely will buy again.

Highly recommended.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 700
74%
Member
  • Peugeot 5008
  • 215/50 R17 W
  • 32,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
theses tyres are now on their last legs after 32k miles, I'm not a boy racer (Peugeot 5008 MPV) or an old slow coach, but these tyres have been fantastic from start to finish, never had any issues with aquaplaning or loss of grip when pushing it to its limit.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 693
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