Comparison: Giti Gitiwinter W2 vs. Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Giti winter tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than Kenda (18%). In this particular case, the Giti Gitiwinter W2 has a better rating of 65% compared to 18% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Giti Gitiwinter W2 was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the winter W2 and the Wintergen 2 KR501 were tested. See more mutual tests below.