Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Nokian WR D4: 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 Nokian WR D4 appear in 10 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 noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Nokian WR D4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 4 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 noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian WR D4 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Giti GitiWinterW1 | Nokian WR D4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 12.4 | 7.5 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.8 | 86.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Giti GitiWinterW1
Nokian WR D4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Giti GitiWinterW1 | Nokian WR D4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 15.2 | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Nokian WR D4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 7.1 111 | Nokian WR D4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.0 11 | Avg rank 5.8 21 | Nokian WR D4 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Nokian WR D4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.9 1 | Avg rank 9.2 | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 12.5 | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 11.8 | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Nokian WR D4
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 15.2 for the Giti GitiWinterW1.
☀️ Dry: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Nokian WR D4
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 9.6 for the Giti GitiWinterW1.
❄️ Snow: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Nokian WR D4
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 11.0 for the Giti GitiWinterW1.
🧊 Ice: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Nokian WR D4
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to no data for the Giti GitiWinterW1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Nokian WR D4
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 8.9, compared to 9.2 for the Nokian WR D4.
📏 Mileage: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Nokian WR D4
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 12.5 for the Nokian WR D4.
🔋 Efficiency: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Nokian WR D4
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 11.8 for the Nokian WR D4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Giti GitiWinterW1 or Nokian WR D4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WR D4 ranks higher on average than the Giti GitiWinterW1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WR D4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Giti GitiWinterW1 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 Nokian WR D4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Giti GitiWinterW1 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian WR D4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Giti GitiWinterW1 appears in 6 independent tests, Nokian WR D4 in 4, 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 →