In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Giti winter tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Toyo (58%). The first tyre test of Giti GitiWinter W1 was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the Toyo Observe S944 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Winter W1 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winter W1 is made in China and Observe S944 is made in Japan.
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Averaged from 2 tests
Giti GitiWinter W1
Toyo Observe S944
Giti GitiWinter W1
Toyo Observe S944
Giti GitiWinter W1
Toyo Observe S944
Giti GitiWinter W1
Toyo Observe S944
Giti GitiWinter W1
Toyo Observe S944
Giti GitiWinter W1
Toyo Observe S944
Giti GitiWinter W1
Toyo Observe S944
Giti GitiWinter W1
Toyo Observe S944
Giti GitiWinter W1
Toyo Observe S944
Giti GitiWinter W1
Toyo Observe S944
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