GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Sportiva Super Z+

    2026 test data · 8 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Sportiva Super Z+: 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 Sportiva Super Z+ appear in 8 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 Sportiva Super Z+ performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 GT-Radial SportActive 2 and Sportiva Super Z+ 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 wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Sportiva Super Z+'s brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricGT-Radial SportActive 2Sportiva Super Z+
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used71
    Best rank#1#15
    Avg rank9.229.2
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score80.8

    Tire Lab Score

    80.8
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGT-Radial SportActive 2Sportiva Super Z+Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.4
    41
    Avg rank 38.0
    GT-Radial SportActive 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 10.8
    2
    Avg rank 25.0
    GT-Radial SportActive 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.3
    111
    No data
    GT-Radial SportActive 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 11.0
    No data
    GT-Radial SportActive 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.6
    No data
    GT-Radial SportActive 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 38.0 for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    ☀️ Dry: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 25.0 for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    📏 Mileage: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to no data for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial SportActive 2 or Sportiva Super Z+?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 ranks higher on average than the Sportiva Super Z+.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The GT-Radial SportActive 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sportiva Super Z+ 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 Sportiva Super Z+.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 shows better mileage performance than the Sportiva Super Z+.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    GT-Radial SportActive 2 appears in 7 independent tests, Sportiva Super Z+ in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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