Giti GitiWinterW1 review
The Giti GitiWinterW1 is generally regarded as a high-value winter tire that offers impressive snow performance and quiet operation on dry pavement. While user experiences regarding wet-weather grip are somewhat mixed, the tire is widely praised for its stability and durability, making it a compelling budget-friendly option.
Owners rate it 16.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
83%By road tests
66.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Giti GitiWinterW1 is generally regarded as a high-value winter tire that offers impressive snow performance and quiet operation on dry pavement. While user experiences regarding wet-weather grip are somewhat mixed, the tire is widely praised for its stability and durability, making it a compelling budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and confidence in deep snow and on slippery inclines
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality on dry surfaces
- High level of tread durability and longevity
- Strong value proposition given the competitive price point
Cons
- Inconsistent grip levels on wet roads at higher speeds
- Potential brand perception bias due to manufacturing origin
- Limited long-term data on tread life beyond initial usage
Worth knowing
- Users report high stability and low noise levels during high-speed highway driving.
- The tire demonstrates consistent performance across varied winter conditions, including both mountain ski trips and standard wet road commuting.
9 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
37th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 37th of 56 |
2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
12th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
13th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 17th of 20 | |
| Noise | 12th of 20 | |
| Value | 2nd of 20 | |
| Wear | 9th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 6th of 20 |
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
15th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 19th of 48 |
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
39th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 37th of 45 |
2019 AMS Winter SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
10th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 11th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Noise | 5th of 11 | |
| Price | 1st of 11 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 10th of 11 |
2018 AMS Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 11 | |
| Noise | 9th of 11 | |
| Price | 1st of 11 |
2018 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
13th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
24th of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|