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Comparison: Giti Gitiwinter W2 vs. Tristar Snowpower HP (2026)

Giti Gitiwinter W2Budget
GitiGiti

Gitiwinter W2

6.5
R13 – R21
VS
Tristar Snowpower HPBudget
TristarTristar

Snowpower HP

R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Tristar). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Giti winter tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than Tristar (0%). The first tyre test of Giti Gitiwinter W2 was done in 2021, compared to 2018 when was the Tristar Snowpower HP first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the winter W2 and the Snowpower HP were tested.

Test Profile

Giti
Gitiwinter W2
Tristar
Snowpower HP
Number of tests
13
3
Best position
#7
#15
Average position
13.8
33.0
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
88
62

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 4 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Giti Gitiwinter W2
74%
Tristar Snowpower HP
100%
Dry braking
Giti Gitiwinter W2
74%
Tristar Snowpower HP
100%
Snow
Confidence
Giti Gitiwinter W2
100%
Tristar Snowpower HP
48%
Snow braking
Giti Gitiwinter W2
100%
Tristar Snowpower HP
48%
Snow handling
Giti Gitiwinter W2
100%
Tristar Snowpower HP
48%
Snow traction
Giti Gitiwinter W2
100%
Tristar Snowpower HP
61%
Comfort
Confidence
Giti Gitiwinter W2
100%
Tristar Snowpower HP
84%
Exterior noise
Giti Gitiwinter W2
100%
Tristar Snowpower HP
84%
Costs
Confidence
Giti Gitiwinter W2
97%
Tristar Snowpower HP
100%
Mileage
Giti Gitiwinter W2
97%
Tristar Snowpower HP
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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