GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3

GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3: the full picture

This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 and Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 appear in 10 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 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.

How the Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 3 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.