Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 vs. Giti Gitiwinter W2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Giti winter tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than Kenda (18%). In this particular case, the Giti Gitiwinter W2 has a better rating of 65% compared to 18% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Giti Gitiwinter W2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Wintergen 2 KR501 and the winter W2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.