GT Radial Champiro Touring A/S review
GT Radial · Grand Touring All-Season · All-season (M+S)
Giti's value flagship: a 75,000-mile warranty and quiet manners from a manufacturer that supplies OE fitments.
- 7.2
- Overall / 10
- $80–$140
- Per tire
- 75,000-mile treadwear
- Warranty
- Amazon, Discount Tire, Online tire retailers
- Where to buy
GT Radial is Giti Tire's consumer brand, and Giti builds OE tires for several automakers. The Champiro Touring A/S is a long-warranty comfort tire with better wet grip than the price band average and low rolling resistance that helps fuel economy slightly.
Pros
- +75,000-mile treadwear warranty
- +Above-average wet grip for the price
- +Low rolling resistance
Cons
- −Soft handling response
- −Not intended for spirited driving
- −Snow capability limited
Fitment and best use
Cars and crossovers, 15–19 in.. Best for long-distance commuters wanting maximum warranty coverage.
About GT Radial
Giti's consumer brand, backed by OE manufacturing and long treadwear warranties. Manufactured by Giti Tire (Singapore / Indonesia). Typically ~40% less than premium equivalents.
Watch out: Soft, comfort-biased handling.
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