GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601: 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 Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 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 GT-Radial SportActive 2 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 1 test.
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 Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial SportActive 2 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | GT-Radial SportActive 2 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 7.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.8 | 82.2 |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial SportActive 2
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial SportActive 2 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.4 41 | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.8 2 | Avg rank 8.0 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.3 111 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | No data | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.6 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 |
💧 Wet: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.4 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 10.8 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.3 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
📏 Mileage: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 7.6 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial SportActive 2 or Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial SportActive 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 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 Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial SportActive 2 appears in 7 independent tests, Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →