Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Kumho WinterCraft WS71: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Giti GitiWinterW1 and Kumho WinterCraft WS71 appear in 7 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 Giti GitiWinterW1 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Kumho WinterCraft WS71 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 Giti GitiWinterW1 and Kumho WinterCraft WS71 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Kumho WinterCraft WS71's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Giti GitiWinterW1 | Kumho WinterCraft WS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #20 |
| Avg rank | 12.4 | 25.2 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.8 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Giti GitiWinterW1
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Giti GitiWinterW1 | Kumho WinterCraft WS71 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 15.2 | Avg rank 21.0 | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.6 1 | No data | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.0 11 | Avg rank 30.0 | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.9 1 | No data | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 | No data | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.7 1 | No data | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Kumho WinterCraft WS71
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 15.2, compared to 21.0 for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
☀️ Dry: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Kumho WinterCraft WS71
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
❄️ Snow: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Kumho WinterCraft WS71
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 30.0 for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Kumho WinterCraft WS71
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 8.9, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
📏 Mileage: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Kumho WinterCraft WS71
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
🔋 Efficiency: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Kumho WinterCraft WS71
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Giti GitiWinterW1 or Kumho WinterCraft WS71?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Giti GitiWinterW1 ranks higher on average than the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Giti GitiWinterW1 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho WinterCraft WS71 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Giti GitiWinterW1 ranks better than the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Giti GitiWinterW1 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Giti GitiWinterW1 appears in 6 independent tests, Kumho WinterCraft WS71 in 1, 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 →