Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Giti GitiWinterW2
Across eight shared tests from ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews and others, the TS 870 P consistently finishes near the front, taking 1st overall in Autobild SUV 2025 and top-three or top-six in multiple group tests. The GitiWinterW2 posts mid-pack results with some standouts in straight-line aquaplaning and price. Expect notably shorter braking distances for Continental in dry, wet and snow, with Giti occasionally edging aquaplaning metrics and cabin noise in select sizes.
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 eight tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | eight |
While it might look like the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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
- Consistently shorter braking in dry, wet, and snow (often 5-10% advantage)
- Very low rolling resistance and strong fuel efficiency; class-leading in several tests
- Good snow traction/handling and balanced dry dynamics for a UHP winter
- Long wear life with low abrasion, adding strong lifetime value
- Strong straight-line and curved aquaplaning resistance in multiple tests
- Competitive price point (circa 20-32% cheaper in like-for-like sizes)
- Pleasant noise levels in select tests/sizes
- Subjectively engaging wet handling in some evaluations
Dry Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 4.84% less distance than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.27% faster around a lap than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.12% faster around a lap than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Giti GitiWinterW2 performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 4.41% less distance than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 5.69% less distance than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.19% faster around a wet lap than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.94% faster around a wet lap than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Giti GitiWinterW2 scored 3.06% more points than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Giti GitiWinterW2
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 2.3% faster around a wet circle than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Giti GitiWinterW2 floated at a 2.44% higher speed than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Straight Aqua: Giti GitiWinterW2
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P slipped out at a 4.84% higher speed than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 2.27% less distance than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Snow Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P accelerated 2.96% faster than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had 1.82% better snow traction than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Giti GitiWinterW2 performed equally well in snow handling [s] tests.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 3.49% faster around a lap than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Giti GitiWinterW2 performed equally well in subj. snow handling tests.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.23% faster through a slalom than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Ice Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle 0.86% shorter than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Ice Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 10% more points than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P measured 0.23% quieter than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Wear
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is predicted to cover 12.03% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Wear: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Price
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 was better during two price tests. On average the Giti GitiWinterW2 cost 27.41% less than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Price: Giti GitiWinterW2
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had a 14.25% lower rolling resistance than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P used 3.45% less fuel than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P emitted 26.19% less particle wear matter than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Best In Abrasion: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Giti GitiWinterW2.
In total the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has been reviewed 25 times and drivers have given the tyre 87% overall.
The Giti GitiWinterW2 has been reviewed 0 times and drivers have given the tyre 0% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
View all Giti GitiWinterW2 driver reviews >>
Conclusion
Giti's GitiWinterW2 appeals on budget and deep-water security, often winning straight aquaplaning and sometimes wet circle/curved aqua, plus competitive noise in a few sizes. However, longer braking distances and less predictable winter behavior limit confidence. If you drive powerful vehicles, cover mixed conditions, or value efficiency and longevity, choose the Continental. If your priority is low purchase price and high-speed standing-water stability on motorways, the Giti can fit-accepting longer braking and overall grip trade-offs.
Key Differences
- Braking performance: Continental is shorter in nearly all dry/wet/snow braking tests (e.g., wet −5-8%, snow −2-5%).
- Wet control: Continental tends to have better wet braking; Giti sometimes edges in wet circle/curved aqua but not stops.
- Aquaplaning: Giti frequently wins straight-line aquaplaning; Continental typically stronger in curved aquaplaning.
- Snow capability: Continental leads in traction and handling; Giti shows less predictability on snow.
- Efficiency and wear: Continental has markedly lower rolling resistance and abrasion, and longer projected mileage.
- Value/pricing: Giti is substantially cheaper upfront; Continental commands a premium but offsets with performance and economy.
Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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.