Comparison: Giti GitiWinter W1 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 (2026)

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%). The first tyre test of Giti GitiWinter W1 was done in 2018, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Winter W1 and the WinterCraft WP52 were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winter W1 is made in China and WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea.