Tested 4 times by independent publications, the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo averages a finish of 9th.
2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 P7 of 16
The GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo finishes seventh. It is satisfactory across the board without real strengths, missing a good grade on every surface.
Where the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 3 | P10.3 of 17 | 42% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P21 of 23 | 9% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 4 | P7.5 of 26.5 | 60% | - |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 2 | P10.5 of 14 | 26% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P21 of 23 | 9% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P19 of 23 | 18% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 3 | P13.7 of 17 | 22% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3 | P13.7 of 17 | 22% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 4 | P7.3 of 21 | 62% | - |
| Snow Traction | 3 | P9.7 of 17 | 43% | - |
| Snow Handling | 1 | P2 of 22 | 95% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 1 | P14 of 23 | 41% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 2 | P7.5 of 14 | 47% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 3 | P4.7 of 17 | 72% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 3 | P12 of 16 | 27% | - |
| Value | 2 | P9 of 18 | 48% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P15 of 20 | 26% | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 2 | P6 of 14 | 67% | 1 |
| Abrasion | 2 | P10.5 of 14 | 27% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vredestein Wintrac
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Hankook Winter I cept RS3
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 870
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Nokian Snowproof 2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Michelin Alpin 6
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Dunlop Winter Sport 5
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Radial WinterPro2 Predecessor | 4 | 0 | 13th | 31% |
| GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo This tyre | 4 | 0 | 9th | 50% |
Drawn from 4 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
Winter suitability is the relative strength of the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo, but steering precision and limited tread life recur as weaknesses. It finished 16th of 20 in the 2024 Auto Bild full winter test despite second of 22 in snow handling and snow braking only 0.7% longer than the best. ADAC placed it ninth of 12 in 2024 and seventh of 16 in 2026, finding imprecise dry-road steering and weak wet handling in both. Predicted life was third lowest in the 2024 ADAC test, while the 2026 assessment again criticised short life and high abrasion.
Third of 55 in the 2024 Auto Bild braking qualifier was an unusually strong overall result compared with the full tests, helped by fifth-place wet braking, only 4% longer than the best. That stopping performance did not translate into strong handling: the full test placed wet handling and both aquaplaning measures 21st of 23. Snow praise also needs context, since ADAC snow traction was eighth of 12 in 2024 and 11th of 16 in 2026. Efficiency varied unusually sharply: joint-lowest fuel consumption in the 2024 ADAC test contrasts with 11th of 16 in 2026 and relatively high rolling resistance in the Auto Bild full test. Dry braking improved to fourth of 16 in 2026, but steering remained a concern.
snow braking as good- 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)
strong snow braking- 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test (2024)
Good winter suitability- 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2024)
imprecise on dry roads, needs steering corrections and oversteers- 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)
struggles with steering precision and feedback on dry surfaces- 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test (2024)
Delayed steering response- 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2024)
tread life is short- 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)
limited mileage- 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2024)
tends to understeer early- 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)
handling remains a weak point due to low grip and imprecise control- 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test (2024)
below average for curved aquaplaning- 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (2026)
showing a tendency to oversteer in dynamic maneuvers- 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test (2024)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo finishes seventh. It is satisfactory across the board without real strengths, missing a good grade on every surface.
The GT Radial Winterpro 2 evo demonstrates good performance in winter conditions and offers safe handling on wet roads. However, its delayed steering response might affect the overall driving experience, and its limited mileage could be a concern for value-conscious buyers. This tyre could be a decent budget option for those in areas with moderate winters but may not be ideal for drivers seeking responsive handling or long-term value.
The GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo tyre demonstrates mixed performance across different driving conditions, with notable weaknesses on dry roads. It struggles with steering precision and feedback on dry surfaces, requiring frequent corrections and showing a tendency to oversteer in dynamic maneuvers. Wet performance is slightly better, rated as clearly satisfactory overall, though handling remains a weak point due to low grip and imprecise control. The tyre's best performance is in winter conditions, where it nearly achieves a good rating with strong snow braking and traction, but still shows room for improvement in handling precision and combining longitudinal and lateral forces. Environmentally, the tyre receives a satisfactory rating, with good wear resistance and efficiency but only satisfactory projected mileage. Produced in China, its sustainability rating is adequate. Overall, while the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo shows some strengths in winter conditions, it requires significant improvements across all performance aspects, particularly in dry conditions and environmental factors.
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