Alliance 030EX vs GT-Radial SportActive 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Alliance 030EX and GT-Radial SportActive 2 appear in 8 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Alliance 030EX performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the GT-Radial SportActive 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 7 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Alliance 030EX and GT-Radial SportActive 2 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Alliance 030EX's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Alliance 030EX | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 7 |
| Best rank | #10 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 32.0 | 9.2 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 80.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Alliance 030EX
GT-Radial SportActive 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Alliance 030EX | GT-Radial SportActive 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 50.0 | Avg rank 7.4 41 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 19.0 | Avg rank 10.8 2 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 7.3 111 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.0 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 7.6 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
💧 Wet: Alliance 030EX vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 50.0 for the Alliance 030EX.
☀️ Dry: Alliance 030EX vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 19.0 for the Alliance 030EX.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Alliance 030EX vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Alliance 030EX.
📏 Mileage: Alliance 030EX vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Alliance 030EX.
🔋 Efficiency: Alliance 030EX vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to no data for the Alliance 030EX.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Alliance 030EX or GT-Radial SportActive 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 ranks higher on average than the Alliance 030EX.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Alliance 030EX across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 ranks better than the Alliance 030EX.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 shows better mileage performance than the Alliance 030EX.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Alliance 030EX appears in 1 independent tests, GT-Radial SportActive 2 in 7.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
