Giti GitiWinterW2 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Across dry, wet and winter metrics, the Pilot Alpin 5 repeatedly stopped shorter and handled with greater precision, pairing strong safety performance with class-leading longevity. The Giti counters with excellent straight-line aquaplaning resistance and several wet-circle wins, plus notably lower purchase price-valuable for drivers prioritising hydroplaning security and budget.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been six tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | six |
While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is better than the Giti GitiWinterW2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Excellent straight-line aquaplaning resistance (multiple test wins, +2-6% vs Michelin)
- Competitive wet-circle performance and occasional wet handling wins
- Lower purchase price (circa 25-37% cheaper in tests)
- Pleasant noise levels and decent subjective handling in some tests
- Consistently shorter braking on dry, wet, snow, and ice (e.g., wet −7-12%; snow −2-6%)
- Superior snow traction and handling; precise, confidence-inspiring control
- Outstanding longevity and low abrasion (ADAC: +53% mileage; lower wear and abrasion)
- Better efficiency/rolling resistance and higher overall comfort
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 5.25% less distance than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.09% faster around a lap than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.48% faster around a lap than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Giti GitiWinterW2 scored 3.06% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Giti GitiWinterW2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 6.61% less distance than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 7.75% less distance than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.15% faster around a wet lap than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 0.86% faster around a wet lap than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 performed equally well in subj. wet handling tests.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Giti GitiWinterW2 was 0.06% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Wet Circle: Giti GitiWinterW2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Giti GitiWinterW2 floated at a 3.89% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Giti GitiWinterW2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Giti GitiWinterW2 slipped out at a 6.03% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Giti GitiWinterW2
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 4.51% less distance than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 accelerated 9.03% faster than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had 6.43% better snow traction than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 3.82% faster around a lap than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 3.52% faster around a lap than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scored 8% more points than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Giti GitiWinterW2 was 0.68% faster through a slalom than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Snow Slalom: Giti GitiWinterW2
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle 8.43% shorter than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scored 10% more points than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Noise
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 measured 0.69% quieter than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Noise: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wear
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one wear tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is predicted to cover 34.78% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Wear: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Price
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 was better during two price tests. On average the Giti GitiWinterW2 cost 32.63% less than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Price: Giti GitiWinterW2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had a 7.84% lower rolling resistance than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tyres performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 emitted 41.86% less particle wear matter than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Giti GitiWinterW2 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
In total the Giti GitiWinterW2 has been reviewed 0 times and drivers have given the tyre 0% overall.
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has been reviewed 29 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
View all Giti GitiWinterW2 driver reviews >>
Conclusion
Giti GitiWinterW2's case rests on robust aquaplaning reserves (frequent wins in straight aquaplaning, competitive wet circle times), agreeable pricing, and decent subjective feel in some dry/wet scenarios. However, its longer braking distances in all conditions and higher rolling resistance limit its overall safety and efficiency proposition. If you drive briskly or face mixed winter conditions, choose the Michelin; if budget is tight and your primary concern is deep-water stability at motorway speeds, the Giti can serve, with the caveat of longer stopping distances.
Key Differences
- Braking performance: Michelin wins every wet and snow braking test, and all dry braking comparisons provided
- Winter traction/handling: Michelin stronger in snow traction and lap speeds; Giti only narrowly competitive in isolated subtests
- Aquaplaning: Giti leads in straight-line aquaplaning and often wet circle; Michelin better in curved aquaplaning in some tests
- Longevity and wear: Michelin markedly higher predicted mileage and lower abrasion
- Efficiency and comfort: Michelin generally lower rolling resistance and higher comfort; Giti shows higher RR and slightly more noise
- Value: Giti is substantially cheaper upfront; Michelin offers better total value via safety margin and tread life
Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.