Comparison: Giti GitiWinter W1 vs. Sava Eskimo HP2 (2026)

Dry performance is where the Giti surprises. Its dry-braking score of 74.6 outpaces the Sava's 69.5, and in the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 braking test it finished a strong 14th out of 50 tyres — considerably ahead of the Eskimo HP2's 20th place in the same test. Real-world testers noted the GitiWinter W1 offers reasonable dry handling confidence for its class. The Sava tells a different story: ADAC flagged consistent weaknesses in dry precision and limit-handling behaviour across both its 2022 and 2023 test cycles. The Eskimo HP2 is not an unsafe tyre on dry tarmac, but drivers who push into corners or rely on precise turn-in feedback may find it vague near the limit. For calm, measured winter commuting on cleared roads the gap is academic; for anyone who values confident dry dynamics, the Giti has a genuine edge here.

Snow is where both tyres earn their winter badges, and the Sava edges ahead. Its snow performance score of 77.5 beats the Giti's 75.2, and its avg snow braking and traction test detail scores sit at 86 and 85 respectively — strong numbers for a budget tyre. In the Autobild 2020 snow braking test, the distance difference was minimal (25.1m Sava vs 25.4m Giti), confirming they are closely matched in fresh snow. Where the Giti fights back is on ice: its avg ice and ice-lateral-guidance scores (84.5 and 88) are impressive, and ADAC's 2020 test placed it a respectable 12th in a 15-tyre field. ADAC praised the Eskimo HP2 specifically for good snow and ice performance in 2022, calling it one of the standout budget options that year. For most Central European winters — a mix of cleared roads, slush, and occasional snowfall — either tyre provides solid winter safety, with the Sava having a slight snow edge and the Giti showing particular confidence on icy surfaces.

The Sava Eskimo HP2 is the more comfortable and economical tyre to live with day-to-day. Its rolling resistance score of 82.5 dwarfs the Giti's 61.8 — ADAC singled it out as delivering the lowest fuel consumption in the 2023 test, which translates directly to running cost savings over a winter season. Noise is also better: the Sava scores 73.1 versus the Giti's 70.1, and over 202 Heureka customer reviews, quiet operation was the second most praised attribute after price. The Giti is not harsh, but it is noticeably less refined. Predicted mileage slightly favours the Sava (75.8 vs 74.3), consistent with ADAC noting very low wear. Owners of the Eskimo HP2 describe it as a tyre that simply gets on with the job quietly and efficiently — exactly what most budget winter buyers are looking for.