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1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium2. Giti GitiWinter W1 Lowcost
Comparison: Giti GitiWinter W1 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6
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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 France (Michelin). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Giti (50%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 72% compared to 61% of the Giti GitiWinter W1. 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.
| # | Giti GitiWinter W1 | Michelin ALPIN 6 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R18 | R15 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.332. Giti GitiWinter W1 15.56
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary2. Giti GitiWinter W1 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good2. Giti GitiWinter W1 Still recommended
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 69 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,8 | ||||||
| Giti GitiWinter W1 | 38,4 | ||||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 34,1 | 26,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,5 | 8,7 | 9,9 | 10 | 9 | ||
| Giti GitiWinter W1 Rating: Satisfactory | 7,1 | 7,7 | 6,2 | 6 | 7 | ||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Very good | 8,2 | 8,7 | 6,9 | 9 | 9 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 1,0 | 1,8 |
| Giti GitiWinter W1 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,3 | 3,4 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 3,0 | 2,0 | 2,1 |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,0 | 2,5 | 2,1 | 2,2 | 2,6 | 1,5 | 2,1 |
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 8,9 | ||||||
| Giti GitiWinter W1 Rating: Satisfactory | 6,9 | ||||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 7,9 | ||||||
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