GT Radial

What GT Radial does

GT Radial is a tire brand owned by Giti Tire Pte Ltd., a Singapore-headquartered tire manufacturer founded in the 1950s. The company designs and distributes a complete portfolio of tires for passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and vans across more than 130 countries, supported by regional websites for North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa, plus an authorized dealer network and dedicated GT Radial Performance Centres. Its products include the SportActive 2 evo and FE2 evo (performance summer), WinterPro2 evo and WinterPro2 Sport (winter), MAXMILER Pro2 (light truck), Adventuro AT3 (all-terrain), SAVERO HT2 (highway all-season), and the Champiro SX2 RS competition tire manufactured at the Richburg, South Carolina plant for Formula DRIFT.

The company has built technical credibility through 70+ years of tire R&D, proprietary compound technologies such as the Evo compound and Dual EV Ready sidewall designation, and OEM supply relationships with Citroën, Peugeot, and Dacia. Independent validation includes an AutoBild 'good' rating for the SportActive 2 evo in 2026 Summer Tyre Test, while motorsport credibility is reinforced by Formula Drift Tire Manufacturer Championship wins in 2023 and 2025, with the brand leading the 2026 PRO standings. R&D is centralized at Giti Tire's European Research & Development Centre in Hannover, Germany.

GT Radial operates a B2B2C distribution-led business model: tires are sold one-time via authorized dealers, regional distribution centers, and direct OEM supply, with no public pricing (customers are directed to dealers via locator tools). Marketing spans regional websites, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter), motorsport sponsorships, and AutoBild-style earned media. The brand is positioned as a mid-market alternative to premium tire manufacturers, emphasizing price-performance rather than ultra-premium pricing.

Name

GT Radial

Legal name

Giti Tire Pte Ltd.

Website

https://gtradial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

GT Radial is a tire brand owned by Giti Tire, manufacturing and distributing passenger car, SUV, and light truck tires across 130+ countries through authorized dealers and OEM supply contracts with Citroën, Peugeot, and Dacia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passenger and Light Truck Tires

NAICS

Tire Manufacturing (32621), Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) (326211), Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers (42313), Tire Dealers (441340)

SIC

Tires & Inner Tubes (3011), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Car Tires Manufacturing (IMANAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Light Truck/SUV Tires Manufacturing (IMANAKAB), Tires, wheels & related supplies distribution (CRAOANAD), Tire Distribution & Wholesale (Regional/Local Supply) (TLAKADAH)

Keywords

• Passenger car tires
• SUV and light truck tires
• Winter tire technology
• EV-ready tire compounds
• Motorsport competition tires

Headquarters

HQ city

Apapa

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tire Sales: GT Radial generates revenue through the sale of tires for passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks. Products are sold through authorized dealers and distribution networks in more than 130 countries. The company also supplies tires to OEM manufacturers including Citroën, Peugeot, and Dacia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GT Radial manufactures and distributes a complete line of tires for passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and vans in more than 130 countries. The product range covers ultra-high performance tires, all-season tires, winter tires, all-terrain tires, highway tires, and EV-ready tires, with proprietary compound and tread technologies developed at the Hannover, Germany R&D center and the Richburg, South Carolina manufacturing plant. Tires are sold through a global authorized dealer network, GT Radial Performance Centres, and via direct OEM supply to manufacturers including Citroën, Peugeot, and Dacia.

Product overview

GT Radial offers a complete line of tires for passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks, distributed in more than 130 countries. The product portfolio includes ultra-high performance tires (Champiro SX2, SportActive 2 evo, FE2 evo), winter tires (WinterPro2 evo, WinterPro2 Sport), light truck tires (MAXMILER Pro2), all-terrain tires (Adventuro AT3), highway all-season tires (SAVERO HT2), and EV-specific tires (SportActive 2 EV, ClimateActive). The company positions itself in the mid-market segment with a price-performance competitive offering, competing against premium manufacturers while maintaining affordability. GT Radial also supplies competition tires (Champiro SX2 RS) for Formula DRIFT championship racing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SportActive 2 evo: High-performance summer tire with improved wet and dry braking and handling performance, received AutoBild 'good' rating
• FE2 evo
• MAXMILER Pro2
• WinterPro2 evo
• WinterPro2 Sport
• Adventuro AT3
• Champiro SX2 RS
• SAVERO HT2

Products and services

• Champiro SX2 High-performance tire designed for drivers demanding maximum grip and control in touring, slalom, and drift competitions. Features siped center rib and strong shoulder blocks for fast steering response and exceptional traction.
• Champiro SX2 RS Competition tire used in Formula DRIFT PRO and PROSPEC categories. Produced at GT Radial's plant in Richburg, SC, USA. The official tire of Formula DRIFT championship.
• SportActive 2 evo Next generation performance tire with Evo compound upgrade providing marked improvement in wet and dry performance. Received AutoBild 'good' rating. Designed for sporty driving with active control. Available in 19 sizes covering 17-20 inch rims.
• FE2 evo All-rounder tire for relaxed and enjoyable journeys with vastly improved wet and dry braking and handling. Features 4% increase in mileage potential. Available in 42 sizes.
• WinterPro2 evo Winter tire designed for traction on snow, grip on wet roads, and short braking distances with high mileage potential and comfort for passenger cars and smaller CUV/SUV vehicles.
• WinterPro2 Sport Winter tire designed for drivers of high-powered passenger cars and premium SUVs seeking safe handling and retained sporty driving in winter conditions.
• MAXMILER Pro2 Light truck tire delivering 15% improved rolling resistance and 8% better wet braking. Designed for durability, efficiency, and EV-ready performance. Covers nearly 90% of European light truck market. Engineered in Germany.
• Adventuro AT3 On/Off-road all-terrain tire with enhanced compound for grip in wet and dry conditions while resisting cuts and chips. Features interlocked center rib, 3D chamfered-edge grooves for self-cleaning, and five-pitch technology for reduced road noise.
• SAVERO HT2 Highway all-season tire for light trucks and SUVs with precision-engineered tread for efficient water evacuation, all-season rubber compound, and Carcass Tension Technology for responsive handling. UTQG rating 520 A B.
• SportActive 2 EV EV-specific performance tire as part of the dual EV Ready portfolio, designed to meet the differing performance requirements of electric vehicles.
• ClimateActive All-season tire that received 'good' rating from independent press testing. Part of GT Radial's EV Ready portfolio.
• Champiro GTX Pro High-performance tire for passenger vehicles with advanced features for sporty driving.
• Champiro ECO Eco-focused passenger car tire designed for fuel efficiency.
• Champiro HPY High performance passenger car tire for sporty driving applications.
• MAXTOUR All Season All-season tire for year-round driving conditions.
• SAVERO SUV Tire designed specifically for SUV vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% improved rolling resistance for MAXMILER Pro2 light truck tires
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jerry Yang RacingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026GT Radial partners with Jerry Yang Racing for Formula Drift competition. Conor Shanahan drives the Red Bull / GT Radial / JYR Toyota GT86 to victory at Long Beach.
• Feal SuspensioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Feal Suspension partnered with GT Radial for Aurimas Odi Bakchis's new Subaru BRZ platform, supporting his championship campaign.
• Tire Group InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Valued GT Radial customer attending Formula Drift Round 3 events, representing the dealer/distributor network that sells GT Radial products.
• Subaru IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025GT Radial collaborated with Subaru Indonesia and Max Motorsport to deliver performance at the Subaru BRZ Super Series 2025 at Mandalika International Circuit.
• CitroëncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGT Radial supplies tires as original equipment for Citroën vehicles, reflecting OEM manufacturer confidence in GT Radial's products and quality standards.
• PeugeotcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGT Radial supplies tires as original equipment for Peugeot vehicles, demonstrating the brand's acceptance in the competitive automotive OEM market.
• DaciacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGT Radial supplies tires as original equipment for Dacia vehicles, representing trust from another major automotive manufacturer.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kumho Tire: Korean mid-market tire manufacturer with global distribution, motorsport participation (WRC, drifting, TCR), and OEM fitments. Directly comparable to GT Radial in product mix, mid-market positioning, and motorsport-led brand-building.
• Hankook Tire: South Korean mid-to-premium tier global tire manufacturer offering passenger car, SUV, and light truck tires with motorsport involvement (Formula 1, WRC, 24H Series). Closely comparable to GT Radial in positioning between value and premium segments.
• Falken Tire (Sumitomo Rubber): Mid-market tire brand owned by Sumitomo Rubber Industries, producing passenger, light truck, and SUV tires with motorsport involvement (drifting, WRC). Directly comparable to GT Radial in mid-market positioning and motorsport-led marketing.
• Cooper Tire & Rubber Company: Mid-market North American tire manufacturer producing passenger, light truck, and SUV tires with motorsport cred (Falken Wildpeak, Mastercraft). Comparable to GT Radial in product mix and regional positioning.
• Nexen Tire: South Korean mid-market tire manufacturer producing passenger, SUV, and light truck tires with global distribution. Comparable to GT Radial in mid-market positioning, OEM engagement, and product mix.
• Yokohama Rubber Company: Japanese tier-1 global tire manufacturer producing passenger, SUV, light truck, and competition tires (including ADVAN motorsport line). Comparable to GT Radial in product breadth and OEM relationships.
• Toyo Tires: Japanese mid-market tire brand with strong motorsport credentials (drifting, off-road), serving passenger, SUV, and light truck segments globally. Comparable to GT Radial in mid-market positioning, motorsport-led brand equity, and product portfolio breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Continental Tires: Global premium tire manufacturer with passenger, SUV, light truck, and EV-specific product lines. Comparable to GT Radial as a competitor in the same product categories but with premium positioning and larger R&D investment.
• Michelin: Global premium tire market leader across passenger, SUV, light truck, and competition segments. Comparable to GT Radial as a same-industry player but operating at much larger scale and premium price points.

Emerging players

• Nankang Rubber Tire: Taiwanese value-tier tire manufacturer producing passenger and light truck tires with growing global distribution. Comparable to GT Radial as a value-positioned tire brand with expanding global footprint, but smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gtradialglobal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoSK0vVb9iryZ92R0EHIlgQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/GTRadialGlobal
• Instagraminstagram.com/gtradialglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gt-radial-nigeria

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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