Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6: 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 Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 appear in 19 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 dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, 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 Giti GitiWinterW1 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Giti GitiWinterW1 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Giti GitiWinterW1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 12.4 | 11.9 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.8 | 85.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Giti GitiWinterW1
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Giti GitiWinterW1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 15.2 | Avg rank 13.0 212 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 10.3 12 | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.0 11 | Avg rank 10.6 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 19.0 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.9 1 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 6.6 121 | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to 15.2 for the Giti GitiWinterW1.
☀️ Dry: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 10.3 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
❄️ Snow: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 11.0 for the Giti GitiWinterW1.
🧊 Ice: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 19.0, compared to no data for the Giti GitiWinterW1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 8.9 for the Giti GitiWinterW1.
📏 Mileage: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 11.4 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
🔋 Efficiency: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.6 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Giti GitiWinterW1 or Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 ranks higher on average than the Giti GitiWinterW1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Giti GitiWinterW1 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 ranks better than the Giti GitiWinterW1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Giti GitiWinterW1 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Giti GitiWinterW1 appears in 6 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 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 →