Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Giti GitiWinterW2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 and Giti GitiWinterW2 appear in 27 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Falken Eurowinter HS01 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Giti GitiWinterW2 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 13 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Giti GitiWinterW2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken Eurowinter HS01 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Giti GitiWinterW2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 14 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.3 | 10.4 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.1 | 85.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Eurowinter HS01
Giti GitiWinterW2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Giti GitiWinterW2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 152 | Avg rank 10.0 121 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 14 | Avg rank 10.2 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.3 1 | Avg rank 9.6 13 | Giti GitiWinterW2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 15.3 | Giti GitiWinterW2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 311 | Avg rank 8.6 113 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.7 | Avg rank 9.9 21 | Giti GitiWinterW2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.7 621 | Avg rank 4.0 32 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 10.0 for the Giti GitiWinterW2.
☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 10.2 for the Giti GitiWinterW2.
❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Giti GitiWinterW2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 11.3 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🧊 Ice: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Giti GitiWinterW2 wins this category with an average rank of 15.3, compared to no data for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 8.6 for the Giti GitiWinterW2.
📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Giti GitiWinterW2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.9, compared to 10.7 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 4.0 for the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 or Giti GitiWinterW2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 ranks higher on average than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Giti GitiWinterW2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 ranks better than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Giti GitiWinterW2 shows better mileage performance than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Eurowinter HS01 appears in 14 independent tests, Giti GitiWinterW2 in 13, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
