Giti GitiWinterW2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

13

Tests Completed

14^th

Average Position

7^th

Best Result

28^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 13 winter tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 delivers mixed performance with clear niche strengths. It consistently excels in aquaplaning resistance and often posts competitive snow results, occasionally topping subtests and offering strong value and low noise. However, it is regularly held back by weak dry and wet braking, below-average ice performance, and high rolling resistance and abrasion/wear in multiple ADAC and comparative tests. Overall placements skew mid-to-lower pack, reflecting strong specific traits but notable safety-relevant braking deficits.
In SUVs and UHP sizes it retains aquaplaning competence and balanced wet handling, but braking shortfalls recur. Where tests weight snow mobility and aquaplaning more heavily, it fares better; where braking, efficiency, and wear dominate, it drops down the order.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 1st straight aquaplaning in 2025 ADAC (225/40 R18)
• 1st straight aquaplaning in 2023 Sport Auto (225/40 R18)
• Top-5 curved aquaplaning in 2023 ADAC (3/15) and 2024 ADAC (5/16)
• Straight aquaplaning 3/13 in 2024 Auto Bild SUV and 6/23 in 2024 Auto Bild
Snow Performance Moderate Details
• 1st snow handling and snow slalom in 2024 Auto Bild (205/55 R16)
• 2nd snow braking in 2022 Auto Zeitung
• Top-6 snow braking in 2023 ADAC (6/15)
• Snow braking 5/33 in 2024 Autobild 55-tyre shootout
Noise/Comfort and Value Moderate Details
• Quietest tyre in 2024 Auto Bild (70.3 dB, 1/23)
• Noise 2/15 in 2023 ADAC
• Low purchase price: 1/9 in 2023 Sport Auto and 1/8 in 2022 Auto Zeitung; 2/15 price in 2023 ADAC
Wet Handling Balance (excluding braking) Moderate Details
• Subjective wet handling 2/13 in 2023 Tyre Reviews
• Wet handling 2/9 in 2023 Sport Auto
• Wet circle 1/30 in 2025 ADAC

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking and Dry Performance Strong Details
• Dry braking 26/31 in 2025 ADAC (+9.2%)
• Dry braking 10/13 in 2024 Auto Bild SUV (+20%)
• Dry braking 16/23 in 2024 Auto Bild (+16.8%)
• Dry braking 9/9 in 2023 Sport Auto (+4.8%)
Wet Braking Strong Details
• Wet braking 26/52 in 2025 Autobild braking (+23.2%)
• Wet braking 11/15 in 2023 ADAC (+13.7%)
• Wet braking 8/8 in 2022 Auto Zeitung (+22.1%)
• Wet braking 9/13 in 2023 Tyre Reviews (+16.6%)
Ice Braking Moderate Details
• Ice braking 26/31 in 2025 ADAC (+17.1%)
• Ice braking 13/15 in 2023 ADAC (+7.7%)
Efficiency and Wear Strong Details
• Rolling resistance last in 2024 Auto Bild (20/20, +39.4%)
• Rolling resistance 9/9 in 2023 Sport Auto (+19.3%) and 8/8 in 2022 Auto Zeitung (+27.4%)
• Abrasion 30/31 in 2025 ADAC (+72%) and 14/16 in 2024 ADAC (+49.1%)
• Wear 29/31 in 2025 ADAC and 13/15 in 2023 ADAC
Overall Consistency/Placements Moderate Details
• Average overall position 13.8 across 13 tests
• Bottom positions in 2022 Auto Zeitung (8/8) and 2023 Sport Auto (8/9)
• Mid-pack to lower results in multiple Auto Bild/ADAC tests

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

The GITI Winter W2 suffers from a lack of predictability, which is its primary flaw. This was most apparent on snow, where its driving behavior was described as difficult to assess, a characteristi...

Weak:
Snow Handling

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2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets!

2025
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2

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2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Giti GitiWinter W2 fails to achieve good ratings on dry, wet, and winter roads, resulting in only satisfactory driving safety and environmental performance with a satisfactory overall judgment....

Strong:
Straight Aqua, Wet Circle

Weak:
Abrasion

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2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Good.

Weak:
Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance

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2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Giti GitiWinter W2 performs well on snowy roads and offers good protection against aquaplaning. It also provides good mileage, offering decent value. However, its extended braking distance on w...

Strong:
Noise, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom

Weak:
Rolling Resistance

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2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Giti GitiWinter W2 receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet roads but falling short on dry and wintery surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry r...

Weak:
Snow Traction

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2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

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2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Long wet/dry braking distances, good aquaplaning safety.

Strong:
Price, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Handling

Weak:
Dry Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking

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2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The Giti Wintersport S2 narrowly beat the Vredestein to 7th place overall. It was a fun tyre to drive, especially in the dry and had excellent aquaplaning resistance. Its only drawbacks were a high...

Strong:
Subj. Wet Handling

Weak:
Rolling Resistance

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2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Giti GitiWinter W2 tyre shows minor weaknesses in steering precision on dry roads but maintains good safety reserves and braking distance, earning it a good rating for dry conditions. On wet ro...

Strong:
Noise, Price

Weak:
Abrasion

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