5 tests, 2015 to 2023
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 29%
Record by discipline
Where the GT Radial Champiro WinterPro HP finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P19 of 54 | 66% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 1 | P27 of 31 | 13% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the GT Radial Champiro WinterPro HP. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 5 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.
Across five winter tests, the GT Radial Champiro WinterPro HP trends below mid-pack with only one mid-field finish and multiple bottom-third results. Braking-focused testing in 2023 highlights notable deficits in both wet and snow stopping distances, while earlier full-comparison tests show consistent underperformance against leading competitors. There are limited signs of competitiveness in certain sizes/contexts, but overall consistency and braking performance lag the class leaders.
Performance Strengths
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Occasional Mid-Pack Competitiveness
Minor
Details
- 6/10 overall in 2015 AMS UHP Winter Tyre Test
- 9/10 overall in 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test
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Road noise
Strong
in 3 of 3 tests
Details
very low noise level
- 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (2016)- 2016 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (2016)
- 2016 AZ Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 (2016)
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Snow braking
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
Short braking distances on snow
- 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (2016)Good snow traction and braking, quiet
- 2016 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (2016)
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Dry handling
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
good handling on dry surfaces
- 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (2016)Ok dry handling
- 2016 AZ Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 (2016)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Weather Performance
Strong
Details
- 36.2 m wet braking, 19/54 and +15.3% from best in 2023 Auto Bild 54-tyre braking test
- Overall 13/14 in 2016 AZ 205/55 R16 test (indicative of weak wet handling/braking versus peers)
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Snow Braking/Traction
Moderate
Details
- 31.6 m snow braking, 27/31 and +9% from best in 2023 Auto Bild braking test
- 5/6 overall in 2016 Sport Auto 235/40 R18 test (bottom tier implying weak snow metrics in sporty size)
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Overall Consistency vs. Class
Strong
Details
- Average overall position 11 across 5 tests
- 13/14 overall in 2016 AZ test; 9/10 in 2016 AMS SUV test; 5/6 in 2016 Sport Auto test
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
poor resistance to aquaplaning
- 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (2016)Poor aquaplaning resistance
- 2016 AZ Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 (2016)
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Rolling resistance
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
High rolling resistance
- 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (2016)high rolling resistance
- 2016 AZ Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 (2016)
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Wet grip
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
Poor snow handling, weaker than the best in the wet
- 2016 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (2016)poor wet grip
- 2016 AZ Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 (2016)
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Wet braking
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
Long braking distances on dry and wet roads
- 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (2016)
Every test, newest first 5
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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