Barum Bravuris 3 vs GT-Radial SportActive 2

    2026 test data · 8 independent tests

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    Barum Bravuris 3 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 Barum Bravuris 3 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 Barum Bravuris 3 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 Barum Bravuris 3 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 Barum Bravuris 3's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricBarum Bravuris 3GT-Radial SportActive 2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used17
    Best rank#13#1
    Avg rank31.09.2
    Latest test20192025
    Tire Lab Score80.8

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    80.8
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBarum Bravuris 3GT-Radial SportActive 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 29.0
    Avg rank 7.4
    41
    GT-Radial SportActive 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 41.0
    Avg rank 10.8
    2
    GT-Radial SportActive 2
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 7.3
    111
    GT-Radial SportActive 2
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 11.0
    GT-Radial SportActive 2
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 7.6
    GT-Radial SportActive 2

    💧 Wet: Barum Bravuris 3 vs GT-Radial SportActive 2

    The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 29.0 for the Barum Bravuris 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Barum Bravuris 3 vs GT-Radial SportActive 2

    The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 41.0 for the Barum Bravuris 3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Bravuris 3 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 Barum Bravuris 3.

    📏 Mileage: Barum Bravuris 3 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 Barum Bravuris 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Barum Bravuris 3 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 Barum Bravuris 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Barum Bravuris 3 or GT-Radial SportActive 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 ranks higher on average than the Barum Bravuris 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The GT-Radial SportActive 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Barum Bravuris 3 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 Barum Bravuris 3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 shows better mileage performance than the Barum Bravuris 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Barum Bravuris 3 appears in 1 independent tests, GT-Radial SportActive 2 in 7.

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