Tested 16 times by independent publications, the Giti GitiWinterW2 averages a finish of 14th. Its strongest discipline is Straight Aqua, beating 73% of the field across 10 tests; its weakest is Rolling Resistance, at 8% across 8 tests.
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.
Where the Giti GitiWinterW2 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 11 | P11.6 of 16.2 | 27% | - |
| Dry Handling | 7 | P10.4 of 14.4 | 32% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2 | P4.5 of 10.5 | 59% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 16 | P15.3 of 27.4 | 37% | - |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 2 | P12.5 of 23.5 | 47% | - |
| Wet Handling | 7 | P9.7 of 14.4 | 35% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2 | P5 of 10.5 | 46% | - |
| Wet Circle | 6 | P7.7 of 18.3 | 55% | 1 |
| Straight Aqua Strong | 10 | P4.8 of 16.3 | 73% | 2 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8 | P4.9 of 14.9 | 70% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 16 | P12.3 of 21.2 | 44% | - |
| Snow Traction | 10 | P11.9 of 16.3 | 30% | - |
| Snow Handling | 7 | P9.1 of 14.3 | 34% | 1 |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 2 | P5.5 of 10.5 | 51% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 3 | P7.3 of 18 | 62% | 1 |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 3 | P15.3 of 20.7 | 30% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 3 | P7.7 of 13.7 | 52% | - |
| Noise | 8 | P7.3 of 16.8 | 64% | 1 |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 6 | P12.8 of 19.5 | 37% | - |
| Value | 4 | P7.8 of 17.5 | 60% | - |
| Rolling Resistance Weak | 8 | P12.8 of 13.9 | 8% | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 2 | P10.5 of 23 | 61% | - |
| Abrasion | 3 | P19.3 of 20.7 | 8% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Giti GitiWinterW2. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
13 shared: 0 ahead, 13 behind
Compare with UltraGrip Performance 3 |
13 | 0 | 13 | - | 0% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
10 shared: 0 ahead, 10 behind
Compare with WinterContact TS 870 P |
10 | 0 | 10 | - | 0% |
 Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
9 shared: 9 ahead, 0 behind
Compare with Premitra Snow WP6 |
9 | 9 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Firestone Winterhawk 4
9 shared: 5 ahead, 4 behind
|
9 | 5 | 4 | - | 56% |
 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
9 shared: 1 ahead, 8 behind
|
9 | 1 | 8 | - | 11% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak 6
9 shared: 0 ahead, 9 behind
Compare with Blizzak 6 |
9 | 0 | 9 | - | 0% |
 Semperit Speed Grip 5
9 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind
|
9 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0% |
 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
8 shared: 5 ahead, 2 behind
Compare with EUROWINTER HS02 Pro |
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 71% |
 Kumho Winter Craft WP52
8 shared: 4 ahead, 4 behind
Compare with Winter Craft WP52 |
8 | 4 | 4 | - | 50% |
 Fulda Kristall Control HP2
8 shared: 3 ahead, 5 behind
|
8 | 3 | 5 | - | 38% |
 Kleber Krisalp HP3
8 shared: 1 ahead, 7 behind
|
8 | 1 | 7 | - | 13% |
 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
8 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind
Compare with Pilot Alpin 5 |
8 | 0 | 8 | - | 0% |
 BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind
|
7 | 1 | 6 | - | 14% |
 Vredestein Wintrac Pro
7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind
Compare with Wintrac Pro |
7 | 1 | 6 | - | 14% |
 Dunlop Winter Sport 5
7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind
Compare with Winter Sport 5 |
7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% |
 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind
|
6 | 3 | 3 | - | 50% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind
|
6 | 1 | 5 | - | 17% |
 Hankook Winter i cept evo3
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
Compare with Winter i cept evo3 |
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 870
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Landsail Winter Lander
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giti GitiWinterW1 Predecessor | 9 | 0 | 19th | 32% |
| Giti GitiWinterW2 This tyre | 16 | 0 | 14th | 40% |
Drawn from 15 tests. Updated October 20, 2026.
Across 15 independent winter tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 shows a clear split personality: standout water-safety (aquaplaning) and frequently decent snow ability, but recurring dynamic/safety compromises in braking and steering precision that drag down its overall placings (average overall position 13.8; often lower-half finishes such as 18/50 in Auto Bild's 2026 braking qualifier, 24/51 in 2025, and 28/54 in 2023). The aquaplaning performance is the most consistent highlight, repeatedly near the very top of its classes (e.g. 1st in straight aquaplaning and 1st in wet circle in the 2025 ADAC 225/40 R18 test; 1st in straight aquaplaning and 2nd curved in the 2023 Sport Auto test; 2nd curved and 3rd straight aquaplaning in 2022 Auto Zeitung), matching testers' comments such as “excellent aquaplaning resistance”. Snow results are more mixed but can be genuinely strong for the price: Auto Bild 2024 (205/55 R16) recorded 1st in snow handling and 1st in snow slalom, and Auto Zeitung 2022 had it 2nd in snow braking and 3rd in snow traction, with write-ups noting “convincing qualities on snowy roads”.
The recurring drawbacks are wet and dry braking deficits and a consistent theme of vague or delayed steering feel, which several testers explicitly called out (“poor precision and steering feedback requiring constant corrections”). Wet braking is often meaningfully off the pace (e.g. +20.3% vs best in Auto Bild 2026 wet braking; +23.2% in Auto Bild 2025; +22.1% in Auto Zeitung 2022), and dry braking is commonly lower-mid to bottom-end (e.g. 9/9 in Sport Auto 2023; 26/31 in ADAC 2025; 11/13 in Auto Bild SUV 2025). Efficiency/environmental metrics are another repeat weakness: rolling resistance is near the bottom when measured (e.g. 20/20 in Auto Bild 2024, +39.4% vs best; 14/15 in AvD 2026, +26.1%), and ADAC 2025 also flagged very poor abrasion (30/31, +72%) and low predicted mileage (29/31, +46%). The main exceptions are occasional strong wet-handling balance in certain formats (e.g. 2/9 and just +0.1% from best in Sport Auto 2023 wet handling), and some tests where snow braking is competitive (e.g. 4/23 and just +0.3% from best in Auto Bild 2024).
third-best of the winter tyres in curved aquaplaning and among the better ones in a straight line- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2026)
achieving good scores for braking and aquaplaning resistance- 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test (2025)
good reserves in aquaplaning- 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2024)
very good safety reserves for aquaplaning- 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (2024)
excellent aquaplaning resistance- 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test (2023)
Good traction and lateral guidance on snowy roads- 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (2024)
pleasantly low road noise- 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (2024)
Good traction and lateral guidance on snowy roads- 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (2024)
Convincing qualities on snowy roads- 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2024)
dominates snow- 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (2022)
it offers good handling on wet surfaces- 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (2024)
good subjective wet handling- 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test (2023)
strong and safe as well as sporty wet performance- 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (2023)
It had the fourth-longest tread life- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2026)
good mileage- 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2024)
shared the fourth-shortest dry braking- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2026)
maintains good safety reserves and braking distance- 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (2023)
poor precision and steering feedback requiring constant corrections- 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test (2025)
delayed steering response- 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2024)
Slightly delayed steering response- 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (2024)
It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections- 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (2024)
minor weaknesses in steering precision on dry roads- 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (2023)
below average in wet braking- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2026)
Extended wet braking distance- 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2024)
Apart from the weak braking performance- 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (2023)
Longer than average wet braking- 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test (2023)
long braking distance on dry surfaces- 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (2023)
The braking performance is weak on dry roads- 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (2022)
It also has one of the highest rolling resistances- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2026)
increased rolling resistance- 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (2024)
high rolling resistance- 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test (2023)
predicted mileage and wear are below average- 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (2023)
among the weakest tyres on snow, near the bottom for braking, traction and handling- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2026)
poor side grip on snow- 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test (2025)
shortcomings in ice braking, snow traction, and handling- 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (2023)
among the weakest tyres on snow, near the bottom for braking, traction and handling- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2026)
poor handling and slalom results- 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test (2025)
On snow and ice, its performance is less impressive, with limited handling precision- 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (2024)
among the weakest tyres on snow, near the bottom for braking, traction and handling- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2026)
shortcomings in ice braking, snow traction, and handling- 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (2023)
suffers from a lack of predictability- 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test (2025)
a tendency to understeer or oversteer early- 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (2024)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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.
The Giti GitiWinter W2 finished tenth and is rated recommended. Its overall score was higher than the Linglong's, but its weak wet handling cost it a place under AvD's downgrade rules. It is a capable, cheap snow tyre that asks for compromises in the wet.
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 characteristic clearly reflected in its poor handling and slalom results. While its summary mentions respectable performance in some areas, its poor side grip on snow and unforeseeable reactions make it a challenging tyre to drive confidently, especially in winter conditions.
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. On dry roads, it shows poor precision and steering feedback requiring constant corrections, with oversteering tendencies and adequate limit behavior, plus satisfactory braking distances. On wet surfaces, it narrowly misses good ratings despite achieving good scores for braking and aquaplaning resistance, but handling is only satisfactory due to moderate grip and early understeer. In winter conditions, it manages only satisfactory ratings for snow braking and traction with adequate handling performance that lacks precise control and sufficient reserves, though ice braking is satisfactory. This Chinese-manufactured tyre receives satisfactory environmental ratings due to moderate predicted mileage, despite good scores for tyre wear and efficiency.
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 wet roads and delayed steering response are significant drawbacks to consider. This tyre might be a good choice for areas with predominantly snowy winters but less ideal for regions with frequent wet conditions.
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 roads, requiring steering corrections. However, it offers good handling on wet surfaces but only average braking and aquaplaning performance. On snow and ice, its performance is less impressive, with limited handling precision and a tendency to understeer or oversteer early. Its environmental performance is also only satisfactory, due to average lifespan, wear, and efficiency, as well as manufacturing residues on new tyres.
Long wet/dry braking distances, good aquaplaning safety.
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 higher rolling resistance and reduced comfort, but otherwise a solid tyre.
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 roads, it also secures a good rating for braking and aquaplaning but falls short in handling due to early tendencies to understeer. Its performance on winter roads is less than ideal, missing a good rating due to shortcomings in ice braking, snow traction, and handling. The tyre tends to understeer or oversteer early, affecting precise control. Environmentally, the tyre receives only a satisfactory rating; its predicted mileage and wear are below average. Despite good fuel consumption, its efficiency is compromised by its weight, also earning a satisfactory rating.
The inexpensive Giti Winter W2 dominates snow, but lacks grip in the wet. The braking performance is weak on dry roads.
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