Comparison: Giti GitiWinter W1 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Giti (65%). The first tyre test of Giti GitiWinter W1 was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Winter W1 and the ALPIN 6 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 ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.