SPORTACTIVE · UHP SPORT
SportActive 2European-designed sport tire review: is it good, who is it for
GT Radial's sport tire, designed at a research center in Germany, with better wet braking and handling than the previous model
- Type
- Sport (UHP)
- Wet roads
- Grade A (EU)
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Designed in
- Germany
10 sizes in stock, 18–20 inch
Summary
SportActive 2 is a high-performance sport tire from GT Radial, a Giti Tire brand. It was designed at Giti's research center in Hanover, Germany, launched in Europe in March 2021 and succeeds the SportActive. It focuses on wet braking and handling, earns grade A for wet grip on the EU tire label in every size, and suits sedans and SUVs driven in a sporty way.
How it improves on the previous model
Compared with the previous SportActive, per GT Radial
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | GT Radial SportActive 2 |
|---|---|
| Brand owner | Giti Tire |
| Design and testing | Designed at Giti's research center in Hanover, Germany · tested in England, Germany and Spain |
| Predecessor | SportActive |
| Launched | Europe, March 2021 |
| EU tire label | Wet grip grade A in almost all sizes · exterior noise 69 dB |
| EU tire label (EPREL) | 225/45R18 95Y XL: rolling resistance D · wet braking A · noise 69 dB |
| AUTO BILD 2023 test | 225/45 R18: 4th of 20 finalists · 2.3 “gut” (good) |
| Giti Tire production bases | Indonesia, China and the USA (per the Giti Tire website) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 225/40R18 | In stock | See price |
| 235/45R18 | In stock | See price |
| 245/45R18 | In stock | See price |
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| 235/50R19 | In stock | See price |
| 235/55R19 | In stock | See price |
| 255/50R19 | In stock | See price |
| 275/40R19 | In stock | See price |
| 245/45R20 | In stock | See price |
| 255/40R20 | In stock | See price |
| 275/40R20 | In stock | See price |
| 245/45R17 | Out of stock | See price |
| 235/40R19 | Out of stock | See price |
| 255/45R19 | Out of stock | See price |
| 255/45R20 | Out of stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Midsize to large sedans such as the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A6
- SUVs driven in a sporty way
- Drivers who often drive in the rain and care about wet braking
FAQ
Who makes GT Radial tires?
GT Radial is a Giti Tire brand. The SportActive 2 was designed at Giti's research center in Hanover, Germany.
How is the SportActive 2 better than the first SportActive?
According to GT Radial, it has 15% better wet braking, 10% better wet handling, 10% better aquaplaning resistance and 5% more mileage than the SportActive.
Are the SportActive 2 and SportActive2 evo the same tire?
No. The SportActive2 evo is a new model launched in Europe in March 2026. This review covers the SportActive 2.
How did it do in independent tests?
Good in 2023, but it missed the cut in 2025. AUTO BILD's 2023 test in 225/45 R18 placed it 4th of 20 finalists (selected from 50 tires) with a score of 2.3 (good – “gut”), praising its safe handling and very good aquaplaning resistance, though lateral wet grip was only average. In AUTO BILD's 2025 test in 225/40 R18, its combined dry and wet braking ranked 21st of 52, so it did not make the full test (20 tires). Both were European-market sizes.
Where is the SportActive 2 made?
It is made in plants of Giti Tire, the owner of the GT Radial brand, which lists production bases in Indonesia, China and the USA. Design work is done at Giti's research center in Germany. GT Radial does not name the plant for the SportActive 2 on its product page. The country of manufacture of each tire is shown on the sidewall.
What warranty does the SportActive 2 have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the SportActive 2 installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: GT Radial — SportActive 2 · GT Radial Europe — SportActive 2 launch · Tyrepress — GT Radial SportActive 2 · AUTO BILD – Sommerreifen-Test 2023: 225/45 R18 · AUTO BILD – Sommerreifen-Test 2025: 225/40 R18 · Giti Tire – About Giti · EU EPREL tire label database – GT Radial SportActive 2 225/45R18 95Y XL
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the SportActive 2?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.