Barum Bravuris 6 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 6 and GT-Radial SportActive 2 appear in 9 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 6 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 2 tests.
How the GT-Radial SportActive 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, 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 6 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 prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Bravuris 6 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 7 |
| Best rank | #3 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.8 | 9.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.8 | 80.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Bravuris 6
GT-Radial SportActive 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Bravuris 6 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.0 | 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 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 7.3 111 | Barum Bravuris 6 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.0 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 7.6 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Barum Bravuris 6 vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 12.0 for the Barum Bravuris 6.
☀️ Dry: Barum Bravuris 6 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 Barum Bravuris 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Bravuris 6 vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The Barum Bravuris 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.3 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
📏 Mileage: Barum Bravuris 6 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 6.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Bravuris 6 vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 8.0 for the Barum Bravuris 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Bravuris 6 or GT-Radial SportActive 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 ranks higher on average than the Barum Bravuris 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Barum Bravuris 6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Barum Bravuris 6 ranks better than the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 shows better mileage performance than the Barum Bravuris 6.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Bravuris 6 appears in 2 independent tests, GT-Radial SportActive 2 in 7, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →