GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Linglong Sport Master Winter: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport and Linglong Sport Master Winter 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport performs. It takes the win in snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Linglong Sport Master Winter performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 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 Linglong Sport Master Winter is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Choose Linglong Sport Master Winter if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.5 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 79.8 | 89.5 |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
Linglong Sport Master Winter
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport | Linglong Sport Master Winter | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.1 11 | Avg rank 8.0 3 | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.6 | Avg rank 5.6 2 | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.4 1 | Avg rank 9.4 11 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 20.0 | No data | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Avg rank 6.9 12 | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 15.5 | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 1.3 31 | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 12.1 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 8.6 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
❄️ Snow: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 9.4, compared to 9.4 for the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
🧊 Ice: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 20.0, compared to no data for the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 9.1 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
📏 Mileage: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 15.5 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 8.3 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport or Linglong Sport Master Winter?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Linglong Sport Master Winter ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Linglong Sport Master Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Linglong Sport Master Winter ranks better than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Linglong Sport Master Winter shows better mileage performance than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport appears in 4 independent tests, Linglong Sport Master Winter in 5, 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 →