Giti Gitiwinter W2 is a winter tyre made in total of 31 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 245/45 R18 is 70mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 10mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 110.25mm sidewall height. In 245/45 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Giti Gitiwinter W2 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 245/45 R18, winter W2 usually competes against Altimax Winter 3, which is a tyre from General with a rating of 43%, compared to 41% of the Giti in question. Latest test in 245/45 R18 was held by AUTOBILD in 2024, where winter W2 received rating "Good" and finished on the 8. place. It was tested on a CUPRA Formentor.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (245/45 R18)
AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 245/45 R18 good Ranked #8 of 12The Giti GitiWinter W2 finished in 8th place out of 12 competitors, earning a final rating of "Good". The tire excelled in providing excellent traction and lateral stability on snow-covered roads and demonstrated outstanding safety reserves in aquaplaning conditions. Additionally, it recorded notably low exterior noise levels. However, it showed a slightly delayed steering response and encountered increased rolling resistance. Notably, the Giti GitiWinter W2 achieved the top position in disciplines related to aquaplaning and exterior noise.