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Comparison: Giti Gitiwinter W2 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Giti (65%). But when it comes to comparing Giti Gitiwinter W2 and Kumho WinterCraft WP52, the rating is the same - 65%. The first tyre test of Giti Gitiwinter W2 was done in 2021, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the winter W2 and the WinterCraft WP52 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Giti
Gitiwinter W2
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Number of tests
13
10
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
13.8
12.2
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
88
144

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Giti Gitiwinter W2
79%
Giti
Gitiwinter W2
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Wet Braking
Giti Gitiwinter W2
75%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
87%
Wet Handling
Giti Gitiwinter W2
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Giti Gitiwinter W2
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Giti Gitiwinter W2
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
Giti Gitiwinter W2
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Giti Gitiwinter W2
72%
Giti
Gitiwinter W2
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
81%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Dry Braking
Giti Gitiwinter W2
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
80%
Dry Handling
Giti Gitiwinter W2
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
81%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Giti Gitiwinter W2
87%
Giti
Gitiwinter W2
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
76%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Snow Braking
Giti Gitiwinter W2
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Snow Traction
Giti Gitiwinter W2
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Snow Handling
Giti Gitiwinter W2
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Snow Circle Cornering
Giti Gitiwinter W2
91%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Giti Gitiwinter W2
78%
Giti
Gitiwinter W2
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
76%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Noise Exterior
Giti Gitiwinter W2
91%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Noise Interior
Giti Gitiwinter W2
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Ride Comfort
Giti Gitiwinter W2
61%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Economy
Confidence
Giti Gitiwinter W2
66%
Giti
Gitiwinter W2
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
68%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Rolling Resistance
Giti Gitiwinter W2
49%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Mileage
Giti Gitiwinter W2
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View

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