A mid-range touring summer tyre that feels keen and capable in the dry and can look like strong value, but its repeat wet-braking shortcomings in independent testing make wet safety the big caveat.
Giti's GitiSynergyH2 tends to impress most with its dry-road manners for the money: it's frequently described as stable and predictable at everyday speeds, and comparative testing often places its dry handling/steering response as a relative highlight. That lines up with many owners finding dry grip perfectly adequate for a touring tyre at this price point, with a number also pleased by wear rates over longer mileages.
The trade-off is wet performance consistency. While plenty of drivers feel confident in the rain and praise wet grip, independent tests repeatedly show wet braking as a serious weakness, often with a clear gap to the best in class, and wet handling can also lack security when pushed. Refinement is another recurring downside: a meaningful minority of owners complain of noticeable road noise and a firmer, less polished ride, which mirrors test notes on noise/refinement. Overall, it suits cost-conscious drivers prioritising dry composure and acceptable longevity, but anyone who regularly faces heavy rain or wants top-tier wet stopping and quiet comfort should consider stronger wet-focused touring alternatives.
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Owners say70%from 22 owner reviews50% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesValue, DryComfortRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2026.
The Giti Synergy H2 carries an ambitious A/A/A EU label - the best possible ratings for rolling resistance, wet grip, and noise - but the test results do not support those claims. Wet braking is the worst in the field at 43.8 meters, and wet grip scores are consistently near the bottom. On dry roads, it is sluggish and imprecise but still safe and manageable, with reasonably comfortable ride quality. Rolling resistance lab results place it second behind Continental, which is decent but not the class-leading performance the A label implies. The article concludes that the gap between label and actual performance is more about optimistic self-labeling than poor engineering. Manufactured in China, it finishes last in the overall ranking.
Strong: Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Energy Consumption ·Weak: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning ·Winner: Dunlop Blue Response TG
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In 205/55 R16, the Giti GitiSynergyH2 is projected to cost €18.45 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €738 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test.
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Giti GitiSynergyH2 stops 9.8% longer than premium rivals, 8.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 6.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 36/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 in the wet from 22 reviews.
How good is the Giti GitiSynergyH2 in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Giti GitiSynergyH2 stops 2.2% longer than premium rivals, 0.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 61/100, and owners rate it 7.4/10 in the dry from 22 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Giti GitiSynergyH2?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Giti GitiSynergyH2's rolling resistance is 4.4% higher than premium rivals, 1.7% lower than mid-range rivals and 2.7% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Giti GitiSynergyH2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Giti GitiSynergyH2 is expected to last around 21,127 miles (34,001 km).
What do owners say about the Giti GitiSynergyH2?
Across 22 owner ratings the Giti GitiSynergyH2 averages 70%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.2 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 6.3. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 59% of owners score it 70% or better.
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How much does the Giti GitiSynergyH2 cost to run?
In 205/55 R16, the Giti GitiSynergyH2 is projected to cost €18.45 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €738 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, at €10.33.
What is the Giti GitiSynergyH2's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Giti GitiSynergyH2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Giti GitiSynergyH2?
Owners rate the Giti GitiSynergyH2 7.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 19 reviews.
How well do the Giti GitiSynergyH2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Giti GitiSynergyH2 7.2 out of 10 for wear across 19 reviews. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Giti GitiSynergyH2 again?
50% of owners say they would buy the Giti GitiSynergyH2 again, based on the 20 owner reviews that answered the question. 25% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Giti GitiSynergyH2 replace?
The Giti GitiSynergyH2 is the successor to the Giti GitiPremium H1 in Giti's range.
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Drivers report mixed experiences with the Giti GitiSynergyH2 tyre: many high-scoring reviews praise its strong wet-weather grip and confidence, often describing it as excellent value for money. Several users also report good tread life, with some seeing minimal wear after 12,500-20,000+ km/miles. However, a meaningful minority complain about elevated road noise and a harsher ride/limited steering feedback, which for some negatively affected overall comfort and confidence.
What owners mention most counted across 19 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 22 ratings
Owner score70%
Wet Grip82%
Dry Grip74%
Wear72%
Comfort71%
Handling64%
Road Feedback63%
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Most helpful 43%
“I drove about 7.000 miles on for my 2024 vw T-cross . I do not understand why vw use this tire especially turning the corner is nightmare with that tire also comfort is bad . My car was not sport car or I can not say I...”
“Absolutely dreadful tyre. As usual, VW penny pinching wherever they can and as stated fitted as OEM to the Caddy 5. Horrendous ride quality, no feedback through the steering and noisy. Binned them and had Primacy 4s...”
“I previously reviewed these a couple of years back shortly after having them fitted to my car. This is an updated review to report on wear. I am really disappointed that after only 15,000 miles, I have to buy new tyres...”
After 12.500 miles or 20.000km they are like new. No issues, no differences and plenty of tread.
Initial Impressions82% 2,000 miles
I have them for only 3000km on my Subaru Legacy 2.0 and they are great. They are more than great on the wet surfaces and this is the most crucial of a tyre for my opinion as in the dry most of them are perfect. If you want more... I am not so sure yet. I had in my car Falken 310 and Hankook ventus prime 3 and they are better than both of them. I have no say about how they will handle time and wear. The Hankooks were better than Falken in general (even if the falken was more a handling tire). My only problem with tme was that they were V speed rated and I wanted H but the merchandiser in Greece didn't import the V rated version.
I will get back after 15000 km.
I previously reviewed these a couple of years back shortly after having them fitted to my car. This is an updated review to report on wear. I am really disappointed that after only 15,000 miles, I have to buy new tyres due to extreme wear on the shoulders. Still plenty of meat in the middle, but the shoulders were worn down to the cord. Wheel alignment was done at the point of fitting on a Hunter machine, and a repeat alignment for my new tyres showed that it wasn't much out. I have also kept on top of the pressures religiously. I suspect this is the reason they are cheap, seems like a design flaw to me. Attached photos show the wear pattern on my rear tyres. These haven't worn quite as badly, but aren't far behind.
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Using this tires for my Honda Stepwgn, no regret buying this brand Very good buy. Good breaking in wet or dry weather and smooth ride on Singapore & Malaysia road.
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Tyres were handling fine although I haven't tried other tyres with this vehicle. Wear was extreme!! Totally worn out after 29000 km under mild driving behaviour and not a particularly high load.
I drove about 7.000 miles on for my 2024 vw T-cross . I do not understand why vw use this tire especially turning the corner is nightmare with that tire also comfort is bad . My car was not sport car or I can not say I have driven in high speed corners but anyway even for b suv I can not advice .It does not safe me at all . Please vw spend some money for tire .
In February 2024 I acquired a new vw Caddy 5 for my company, to my great surprise it was equipped with this brand of GITI tires that I have never heard before, knowing that my partner acquired the same vehicle in October 2023 but which was equipped with Hankook Ventus Prime 4 tires, I used his vehicle for 5 months until receiving my vehicle. With Hankook tires, I did not encounter any problem in behavior on the highway whether on dry or wet, even at high speeds 180-190 km / h and in bends, the vehicle was perfectly stable with good road holding. Unfortunately, upon receiving my vehicle fitted with GITI Synergy H2 tires, I felt a great deal of discomfort and a painful effort in controlling the vehicle on the highway, especially at speeds above 130 km/h, until one day, in order to avoid a flying MDF plate, I almost lost control of the vehicle, which slid the rear wheels at 140 km/h, and on dry roads, I needed nerves of steel to countersteer several times at this speed and get back on track. After this incident, I plan to get rid of these dreadful tires, which are already less than 30,000 km away. I think that the manufacturer VW has regressed a lot in the quality of its vehicles and doesn't care about fitting anything.
Was very disappointed to find VW had fitted these tyres to my new 2024 Caddy. Handled ok in wet and dry conditions. Drove across some level grass outside a job and got stuck on the flat. Even worse in snow, had no confidence taking it out if there’s a chance of snow. Changed the tyres after 7000 miles. I would never recommend these tyres
Quite an uncanny tyre... It grips in wet like an expensive tyre, and on dry like a budget tyre but still doesn't compromise on safety. As closely good to Michelin XM2 I used before. It is slightly noisy and high rolling resistance BUT only on the first 1000km-ish I noticed. After it has break-in it is smooth and quieter. Have driven 8000+ KMs and the tread level is still at 85% more or less with calm driving. Definitely looks like a long lasting tyres. No complains for its price.
I’m very surprised by the way the tyre performs on wet weathers. Give me a lot of confidence driving on wet roads. Dry grip is surprisingly quite normal as what you would expect from its price point. Ain’t that noisy a tyre as I’ve used nosier ones before. It’s acceptable for me.
I have these giti synergy h2 215/55/17on a brand new Ford tourneo 2023
These are the worst tyres I have ever experienced in noise levels
Every imperfection on the road is heard very boomy
Comfort isn’t the best either AVOID!
Looking to change to Michelin crossclimate 2
Bought these to replace a mix of Goodyear and Michelin economy offerings that came fitted to my car. Early days yet, so can't comment on wear, but so far I'm very pleased with them. Can't really tell the difference except they may be a little noisier. Driven sensibly on a mix of town roads and motorways. No issues in the wet as I've had with el cheapo ditchfinders in the past. For a double 'A' rated tyre at £93 per corner fully fitted, they seem good value for money.
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