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Giti GitiWinterW2

Touring Winter Winter rated Tested by Tyre Reviews

Replaces the GitiWinterW1

The new GitiWinter W2 has reached the aftermarket, delivering improved dry dynamics, wet braking and aquaplaning resistance all while maintaining the original tyre's excellent snow and ice grip and traction. Initially available in 13 passenger car and SUV sizes, 10 of which represent the most popular in the European market, rims range from 15"-19", section widths from 175-255, series sizes from 40-65 and speed indices range from T-V. More sizes will be introduced in 2022 to complete the product offer.

The quick answer

Owners say 86% from 1 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 14th average finish across 16 independent tests Latest: P12 of 20 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Ice, Value Relative 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 October 2026.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 1,000miles driven
  • 16professional tests
Giti GitiWinterW2 2 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Giti GitiWinterW2

7.8/10

Better than 63% of winter tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 16 tests
  • 1 owner review
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests16 tests · 8 publications · 2021-2026 63% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 63% 7.8

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 77% 30% 16
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 42% 23% 16
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 25% 18% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 53% 17% 11
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 23% 6% 11
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 47% 5% 9

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 65% 7
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 64% 16
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 29% 10

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 97% of the test figure. The other 3% comes from its predecessor, the Giti GitiWinterW1, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P12 / 20
  2. 2026 2026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 Sets Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P18 / 50
  3. 2026 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test AvD · 225/45 R17 P10 / 15
  4. 2025 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 235/50 R19 P9 / 11
  5. 2025 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P24 / 51
  6. 2025 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P16 / 31
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  1. 2024 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18 P8 / 12
  2. 2024 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P14 / 20
  3. 2024 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC · 215/55 R17 P9 / 16
  4. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P12 / 55
  5. 2023 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test Sport Auto · 225/40 R18 P8 / 9
  6. 2023 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P28 / 54
  7. 2023 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 225/45 R18 P7 / 11
  8. 2023 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P8 / 15
  9. 2022 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 P8 / 8
  10. 2021 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P28 / 50
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Tested 16 times by independent publications, the Giti GitiWinterW2 averages a finish of 14th.

16 Tests
0 Test Wins
14th Average
7th Best
28th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20212026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test P12 of 20

The Giti GitiWinter W2 shares 12th place with a 'good' verdict. It wears well and resists aquaplaning, but weak snow results and a safety penalty keep it in the lower half.

Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P12 / 20gut (Good)
20262026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P18 / 50
20262026 AvD Winter Tyre TestAvD · 225/45 R17P10 / 15Empfehlenswert (Recommended)
20252025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/50 R19P9 / 11
20252025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18P24 / 51
20252025 ADAC Winter Tyre TestADAC · 225/40 R18P16 / 31
20242024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18P8 / 12
20242024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P14 / 20
20242024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre TestADAC · 215/55 R17P9 / 16
20242024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P12 / 55
20232023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre TestSport Auto · 225/40 R18P8 / 9
20232023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P28 / 54
20232023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 225/45 R18P7 / 11Tested by Tyre Reviews
20232023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre TestADAC · 225/45 R17P8 / 15
20222022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17P8 / 8
20212021 Winter Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P28 / 50

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Running Costs
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In 245/45 R19, the Giti GitiWinterW2 is projected to cost €18.08 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €723 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test.

Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4€16.30
Giti GitiWinterW2€18.08
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3€19.36
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5€21.88
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 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rim Protection
Small

A modest lip. Enough for a slow scrape against a kerb, but it will not save a wheel from a real hit.

Assessed by eye on the tyres we tested, in the sizes listed. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification, so treat this as a guide rather than a measurement.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range57 sizes available

165-315Width40-70Profile13-21Rim79-115 T-WLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 57 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-74dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes185/65 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Giti GitiWinterW2 in the wet?
Across the 16 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Giti GitiWinterW2 stops 6.5% longer than premium rivals, 1.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 7.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 77/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the wet from 1 review.
How good is the Giti GitiWinterW2 in the dry?
Across the 11 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Giti GitiWinterW2 stops 3.4% longer than premium rivals, 1.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 53/100, and owners rate it 7/10 in the dry from 1 review.
How good is the Giti GitiWinterW2 in the snow?
Across the 16 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Giti GitiWinterW2 stops 1% longer than premium rivals, 0.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 9% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 10 snow-traction tests, it is 1.9% worse than premium rivals, 1% worse than mid-range rivals and 22.9% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 42/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the snow from 1 review.
How good is the Giti GitiWinterW2 on ice?
Across the 3 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Giti GitiWinterW2 stops 3.3% longer than premium rivals, 1.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 25/100, and owners rate it 8/10 on ice from 1 review.
How fuel efficient is the Giti GitiWinterW2?
Across the 8 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Giti GitiWinterW2's rolling resistance is 11.7% higher than premium rivals, 6% higher than mid-range rivals and 8% higher than budget rivals.
More questions about the Giti GitiWinterW2 (6)
How many miles does the Giti GitiWinterW2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Giti GitiWinterW2 is expected to last around 27,018 miles (43,481 km).
How much does the Giti GitiWinterW2 cost to run?
In 245/45 R19, the Giti GitiWinterW2 is projected to cost €18.08 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €723 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4, at €16.30.
What is the Giti GitiWinterW2's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Giti GitiWinterW2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 68 dB for noise.
Does the Giti GitiWinterW2 have a rim protector?
Yes. Rim protection on the Giti GitiWinterW2 is small, measured in 225/45 R18. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification; this is assessed by eye when the tyres are mounted for our own testing. 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
What does the Giti GitiWinterW2 replace?
The Giti GitiWinterW2 is the successor to the Giti GitiWinterW1 in Giti's range.
What sizes does the Giti GitiWinterW2 come in?
The Giti GitiWinterW2 is available in 127 sizes, ranging from 165-315/40-70 R13-21.
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