GT Radial is the flagship brand of Giti Tire and is one of the largest tire companies in the world, started in 1993. The company designs a variety of tires for passenger vehicles such as SUVs, CUVs, sedans, etc., and provides reliable driving performance to the drivers and passengers.

The GT Radial Champiro UHP A/S is, as the name suggests, an ultra high-performance tire with an all-season rubber compound that provides drivers with reliable performance in dry, wet, and light winter conditions. Featuring an advanced and stylish tread design, the tire delivers all-season performance and good tread life.

However, does the Champiro UHP A/S provide a comfortable and smooth driving experience, without sacrificing performance? We’ll find out in this GT Radial Champiro UHP A/S tire review.

Features and Benefits

All-season tires are designed to offer drivers good traction in all weather conditions, and durability, without sacrificing performance. Moreover, ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires are more curated for performance vehicles and have excellent traction, short braking distance, and exceptional cornering abilities, even when driving at high speeds. The GT Radial Champiro UHP A/S tire is a UHP and an all-season tire, meaning it is designed for performance vehicles and can be used in all weather conditions, except heavy winter conditions.

Full-depth siping within the tires creates an additional biting edge and simultaneously boosts grip. While the nanometer silica compound of Champiro UHP A/S helps in improved grip on wet roads. Let’s take a closer look at some of the features and benefits of the tire:

• Improved wet grip: A Nanometer Silica compound improves wet grip while reducing rolling resistance.
• Quiet, comfortable ride: The tire offers the driver a quieter ride with reduced road noise using the variable pitch technology
• Consistent grip, even as the tire wears down: Extra full-depth sipes ensures good grip throughout the tire’s tread life
• Precise handling: The large shoulder blocks increase the rigidity of the tire to ensure precise handling when driving at high speeds.
• Extra durability: Extra protection from curb damage

Available in 15 to 20-inch sizes, the GT Radial Champiro UHP A/S tires offer a wide range of tire sizes to choose from.

Pros and Cons

Now that you know more about Champiro UHP A/S, you must be wondering, should you buy a set of tires or look elsewhere? Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of the tire to help you make a decision.

• The nanometer silica compound and full-depth sipes ensure reliable performance in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions.
• Engineered to perform at higher speeds
• Precise steering response, handling, and cornering capabilities with the help of large shoulder blocks
• Comes with a 45,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.

While GT Radial makes a good claim about Champiro UHP A/S’s performance, some shortcomings may divide opinions.

• Not approved for use in heavy winter weather conditions

SimpleTire’s view on GT Radial Champiro UHP A/S tires

If you are looking for a set of all-season tires that will also deliver good performance when driving at high speeds in your performance vehicle, Champiro UHP A/S tires might be the right choice for you. The nanometer silica compound, variable pitch technology, full-depth sipes, and large shoulder blocks ensure smooth and comfortable performance while the rim protector protects your tire from curb damage. If you are looking for a tire with better longevity and durability at a lower price, you can check out the Crosswind All Season UHP or Landsail LS588 UHP. That being said, neither tire performs as well as the Champiro UHP A/S.

Vehicles the GT Radial Champiro UHP A/S is a good replacement tire for

The GT Radial Champiro UHP A/S can be used on passenger vehicles such as 2013 BMW 320i xDrive Base, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS, or 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ.