Comparison: Giti GitiWinter W1 vs. Kormoran SNOW
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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 Poland (Kormoran). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Kormoran is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Giti winter tyres are slightly better rated (32%) than Kormoran (14%). In this particular case, the Giti GitiWinter W1 has a better rating of 9% compared to 7% of the Kormoran SNOW. The first tyre test of Giti GitiWinter W1 was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Kormoran SNOW first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Winter W1 and the SNOW were tested. We also know where Winter W1 is made - China.
| # | Giti GitiWinter W1
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| Dimensions | R15 - R18 | R15 - R18 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
Worst rating in test
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
2. Kormoran SNOW 73%
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
1. Kormoran SNOW 55%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
1. Kormoran SNOW 68%
Wet braking
1. Kormoran SNOW 67%
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
1. Kormoran SNOW 95%
Snow braking
1. Kormoran SNOW 100%
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
1. Kormoran SNOW 88%
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | ||||||
| Giti GitiWinter W1 | 38,4 | ||||||
| Kormoran Snow | 38,4 | ||||||
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