Name: Giti Gitiwinter W2 205/55 R16
Brand: Giti
Rating: 59 (13 reviews)

205/55 R16 Giti Gitiwinter W2 variants

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Giti Gitiwinter W2 is a winter tyre made in total of 42 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 205/55 R16 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 110mm narrower than the widest one (315). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 R16, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Giti Gitiwinter W2 - "T","H", which are good for speeds up to 190, 210 km/h. In 205/55 R16, winter W2 usually competes against WinTech, which is a tyre from Viking with a rating of 53%, compared to 59% of the Giti in question. Latest test in 205/55 R16 was held by AUTOBILD in 2024, where winter W2 received rating "Satisfactory" and finished on the 14. place. It was tested on a VW Golf.

205/55 R16 91 T

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205/55 R16 91 H

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Giti Gitiwinter W2 is made in 42 sizes, starting from 165/70 R14 up to 315/40 R21.

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WinTech

R13 - R20

2.65/5

Comparison with Giti Gitiwinter W2:

Viking better at:

• Snow traction

Viking worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Exterior noise

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WinterCraft WP52

R13 - R21

2.75/5

Comparison with Giti Gitiwinter W2:

Kumho better at:

• Dry braking
• Wet braking
• Snow handling

Kumho worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - cross

£107

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Quadraxer 3

R14 - R20

3.95/5

Comparison with Giti Gitiwinter W2:

Kleber better at:

• Snow handling
• Dry braking
• Snow traction

Kleber worse at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Dry handling

£87

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ZV7

R13 - R21

0.85/5

Comparison with Giti Gitiwinter W2:

Avon better at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Wet braking
• Exterior noise

Avon worse at:

• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

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N blue HD Plus

R13 - R22

Comparison with Giti Gitiwinter W2:

Nexen better at:

• Comfort
• Dry braking

Nexen worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Interior noise
• Wet handling

£84

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I FIT LW31

R13 - R19

Comparison with Giti Gitiwinter W2:

Laufenn better at:

• Snow traction
• Dry braking
• Snow handling

Laufenn worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Interior noise

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Altimax Winter 3

R13 - R19

Comparison with Giti Gitiwinter W2:

General better at:

• Snow traction
• Wet circle cornering
• Exterior noise

General worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Dry handling

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Polaris 3

R13 - R18

Comparison with Giti Gitiwinter W2:

Barum better at:

• Snow handling
• Dry handling
• Snow traction

Barum worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Comfort

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Radial Champiro WinterPro 2

R13 - R17

Comparison with Giti Gitiwinter W2:

GT better at:

• Dry braking
• Comfort

GT worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Exterior noise

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Snowpower HP

R13 - R16

Comparison with Giti Gitiwinter W2:

Tristar better at:

• Dry braking

Tristar worse at:

• Snow traction
• Interior noise
• Snow handling

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N blue 4 Season

R13 - R19

Comparison with Giti Gitiwinter W2:

Nexen better at:

• Dry braking
• Snow handling
• Exterior noise

Nexen worse at:

• Interior noise
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Dry handling

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Giti Gitiwinter W2 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/55 R16)

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Ranked #12 of 55

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
Giti Gitiwinter W2	37.4	29.2
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #14 of 20

Finished 14th out of 20 competitors, the Giti Gitiwinter W2 received a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. It demonstrated excellent qualities on snowy roads, boasting impressive capabilities in snow braking, snow cornering, and snow handling. Additionally, it had good aquaplaning resistance and mileage performance. However, it was noted for having an extended wet braking distance and delayed steering response. Despite these drawbacks, its strengths in snow performance made it stand out in certain disciplines.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Giti Gitiwinter W2	2	2-	2	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Ranked #28 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Giti Gitiwinter W2	38	29,1
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Source: www.autobild.de

205/55 R16 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870	93.6% 92.5% 86.2% 80.7%	Használtautó.hu 2020		Premium	£186 91 T + 5
2.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
3.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	Autoexpress 2020	ADAC 2023	Premium
4.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	ADAC 2018	ADAC 2023	Premium	£92 91 T + 6
5.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
6.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£80 91 T + 3
7.	GoodYear UltraGrip 9	90.4% 79.1% 82.8% 74.5%	Használtautó.hu 2020		Premium
8.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	ADAC 2018		Premium	£134 91 T + 7
9.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autoexpress 2016		Premium
10.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%	AUTOBILD 2024	Die Reifentester 2025	Premium	£113 91 T + 2
11.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%	AUTOBILD 2024	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£68 91 T + 7
12.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£98 91 T + 3
13.	Michelin ALPIN A4! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	82.9%	Autozeitung 2014		Premium
14.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium
15.	GoodYear UltraGrip 9+	87% 82.5% 78% 77.5%	Autobild 2021		Premium
16.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	ADAC 2018		Upper-middle
17.	Semperit Speed-Grip 2! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 3		Autobild 2016		Lowcost
18.	Hankook Winter icept RS2 W452! Newer model available: Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3	87.2% 92.1% 85.7% 78.6%	Használtautó.hu 2020		Upper-middle
19.	Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	80.7% 87.6% 75.7% 80.5%	ADAC 2018		Premium	£83 0 + 5
20.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	GTÜ 2016		Premium	£103 91 H + 5
21.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%			Upper-middle	£101 91 H + 1
22.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£71 91 T + 3
23.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost	£60 0 H + 1
24.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%	AUTOBILD 2024		Lowcost	£75 91 T + 3
25.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost
26.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Lowcost	£68 91 H + 1
27.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle	£175 91 T + 8
28.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle	£81 91 H + 1
29.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle
30.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%			Upper-middle
31.	Vredestein Snowtrac 5! Newer model available: Vredestein Wintrac	72% 83.9% 86.4% 67.7%	ADAC 2018		Premium	£92 91 T + 3
32.	Continental WinterContact TS 860S	58.7% 77% 87.7%			Premium	£145 91 H
33.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO	84.4% 68.3% 88.5% 72.2%	ADAC 2018		Premium
34.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	GTÜ 2016		Upper-middle
35.	Debica Frigo 2				Lowcost	£63 91 T + 1
36.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost	£65 91 H + 1
37.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2016		Upper-middle
38.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%	ADAC 2018		Lowcost
39.	Sava ESKIMO S3+	69.5% 88.4% 72.8%			Lowcost	£64 91 T + 1
40.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%	Autobild 2024		Premium	£71 91 H + 16
41.	Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906	68.3% 67.6% 84%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle	£71 91 T + 2
42.	Kumho WinterCraft WP51! Newer model available: Kumho WinterCraft WP52	68.1% 79% 74.8% 71.4%	ADAC 2018		Upper-middle	£135 91 T + 4
43.	Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21	72.3% 70.3% 70.6%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost	£65 91 T + 2
44.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32		ACE 2014		Premium
45.	Nexen WinGuard Sport				Lowcost
46.	Nokian WR D3		ADAC 2015		Upper-middle
47.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autoklub ČR 2020		Lowcost	£65 91 H + 1
48.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%	AUTOBILD 2024	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£71 91 T + 3
49.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Lowcost
50.	Nokian WR A4				Upper-middle
51.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449		Autobild 2016		Upper-middle
52.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%	ADAC 2018		Upper-middle	£130 91 T + 9
53.	Fulda KRISTALL MONTERO 3				Lowcost
54.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2016		Upper-middle
55.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%			Lowcost
56.	Kormoran SNOW		Autobild 2021		Lowcost
57.	Toyo SnowProx S943		Használtautó.hu 2020		Upper-middle
58.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%	Autobild 2016		Lowcost
59.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	44.8% 61.6% 73.3%	Autoklub ČR 2020		Lowcost
60.	Syron Everest 1 plus				Lowcost
61.	Duraturn Mozzo Winter		AUTOBILD 2024		Lowcost
62.	Imperial SnowDragon 3				Lowcost
63.	Dunlop Wintersport 5				Premium	£94 91 H

205/55 R16 91 T

205/55 R16 91 H

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WinterCraft WP52

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