Giti GitiWinterW2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
- TR Score
- 7.8/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 1
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 68% · 9
The Giti GitiWinterW2 and the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 have met in 8 independent tests and the record is level at 4-4. The GitiWinterW2 held 34.8% more grip in curved aquaplaning; the Winter Craft WP52 lasted 16.6% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick Kumho Winter Craft WP52 if you prioritize the shortest stops and balanced handling on wet and dry winter roads, plus strong efficiency. Choose Giti GitiWinterW2 if your priority is maximum aquaplaning safety and dependable snow braking in wetter, slush-heavy winters.
Where the GitiWinterW2 is stronger
- Outstanding straight and curved aquaplaning resistance (often >+25% advantage in curved aqua)
- Frequent wins in snow braking and competitive snow handling/traction
- Generally low road noise and good comfort
Where the Winter Craft WP52 is stronger
- Consistently short dry and wet braking across sizes
- Balanced, confident handling with sporty edge
- Favorable rolling resistance and efficiency
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
GitiWinterW2 vs Winter Craft WP52 at a glance
| Category | GitiWinterW2 | Gap | Winter Craft WP52 |
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| Shared tests won8 shared tests | 4 | 4 | |
| Dry9 measurements | 1 | The Winter Craft WP52 stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 7 |
| Wet24 measurements | 12 | The GitiWinterW2 held 34.8% more grip in curved aquaplaning (4 tests) | 10 |
| Snow18 measurements | 10 | The GitiWinterW2 stopped 1.9% shorter on snow (8 tests) | 7 |
| Ice2 measurements | 0 | The Winter Craft WP52 stopped 3.4% shorter on ice (2 tests) | 2 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 1 | 2 | |
| Value9 measurements | 1 | The Winter Craft WP52 lasted 16.6% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 7 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 7.8/10 | The Winter Craft WP52 by 0.5 | 8.3/10 |
| Owner rating1 and 9 reviews | 86% | The GitiWinterW2 by 18 points | 68% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | +16.6% | The GitiWinterW2 was dearer in 4 of 4 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 57 | 46 sizes made in both | 84 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 8 tests, 2023 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | GitiWinterW2 | Field | Winter Craft WP52 |
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| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P24 of 51 | P4 of 51 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test | P8 of 12 | P7 of 12 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P14 of 20 | P15 of 20 | |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test | P9 of 16 | P12 of 16 | |
| 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test | P12 of 55 | P2 of 55 | |
| 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test | P28 of 54 | P25 of 54 | |
| 2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test | P7 of 11 | P9 of 11 | |
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test | P8 of 15 | P9 of 15 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 8 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
GitiWinterW2
Winter Craft WP52
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 11 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
GitiWinterW2
Winter Craft WP52
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 71.59 | 0.2% | 71.45 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 66.1 | 1.1% | 66.8 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 127 | 3.5% | 122 | 1-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 134 | 0.7% | 133 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 58.2 | 3.3% | 60.19 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.1 | 1.8% | 49 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.41 | 0.8% | 14.55 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51.3 | 7.3% | 47.9 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.3 | 34.8% | 7.8 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73 | 1.9% | 75 | 6-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6.09 | 1.8% | 5.98 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 316 | 1.1% | 316 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 87.61 | 0.9% | 86.79 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 38.3 | 0.7% | 38.1 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.9 | 3.1% | 10.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.63 | 0.3 dB | 71.97 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 26,203 | 16.6% | 30,540 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.14 | 6.5% | 8.53 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.05 | 23.3% | 64.9 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the GitiWinterW2 scores 7.8 and the Winter Craft WP52 8.3 out of 10.
| GitiWinterW2 | Category | Winter Craft WP52 | ||
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| 53 | Dry | 93 | ||
| 78 | Wet | 68 | ||
| 47 | Comfort | 21 | ||
| 22 | Value | 72 | ||
| 41 | Snow | 38 | ||
| 25 | Ice | 56 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| GitiWinterW2 | Category | Winter Craft WP52 | ||
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| 7 | Dry Grip | 7.7 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 6.8 | ||
| 9 | Road Feedback | 6.9 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 7.1 | ||
| 6 | Wear | 6.8 | ||
| 10 | Comfort | 7.3 | ||
| 10 | Snow Grip | 7.3 | ||
| 8 | Ice Grip | 5.3 | ||
Owners rate the GitiWinterW2 86% from 1 reviews and the Winter Craft WP52 68% from 9. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
- 68%from 9 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 97,000 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers find the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 to deliver strong dry grip and handling with generally good snow traction, making it a solid value purchase. Wet performance is adequate but not standout, with several users noting longer wet braking distances or a vague feel. Noise can be higher than average for some, though overall comfort is acceptable. Overall sentiment is moderately positive with a few recurring caveats in the wet.
- dry grip and handling
- snow traction
- value for money
- average-to-weak wet braking/grip
- increased road noise
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 9 Winter Craft WP52 reviewsThey were not at all suitable for my car, which has a diesel engine and higher torque. I drive mostly in the city, and they showed signs of fraying as early as the first winter. I experienced the same issue with Hankook tires in the past. For those who drive a more powerful car or one with high torque, I would recommend something that holds up better to conditions in cities with less snow.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 57 sizes of the GitiWinterW2 and 84 of the Winter Craft WP52, 46 of them made in both.
| Category | GitiWinterW2 | Winter Craft WP52 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 57 sizes, 13 to 21 inch | 84 sizes, 13 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 46 sizes 165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14185/60 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15185/50 R16and 34 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B96%A4% | B86%A14% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D60%C29%E9%B2% | C67%D30%B3% |
| EU label noise | 68-74 dB A68%B32% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 127 of 127 | 298 of 298 |
| On the market since | 2021 | - |
| Replaced | Giti GitiWinterW1 (2017) | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
| Price in the shared tests | The GitiWinterW2 was the dearer tire in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 16.6% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits the value-focused Giti GitiWinterW2 against the premium-leaning Kumho Winter Craft WP52 across eight shared tests from 2023-2025. Both target mainstream winter touring, but their priorities diverge: Giti consistently maximizes aquaplaning safety and snow confidence, while Kumho delivers punchy braking and balanced control on dry and wet roads.
Across sizes from 16-18 inches, Kumho repeatedly posts shorter dry and wet stops-finishing as high as 2/55 and 4/52 in major braking shootouts. Giti counters with standout straight and curved aquaplaning resistance and frequent snow-braking wins. The result is a clear split: Kumho for decisive stopping and responsive feel in rain and dry cold; Giti for deep-water security, calm manners, and dependable snow-road behavior.
Conclusion
Kumho's Winter Craft WP52 is the stronger all-round performer when roads are wet or dry, with consistently shorter braking (wins in 7 of 8 wet braking matchups and all dry braking comparisons) and confident handling. It also scores well for efficiency and often for longevity in ADAC testing, reinforcing its premium-touring brief.
Giti's GitiWinterW2 shines where water depth and snow dominate. It repeatedly tops straight and curved aquaplaning, often by large margins, and edges snow braking in most matchups. It's quieter in some tests and offers solid value through good projected mileage in select results. If your winters skew toward slush, heavy rain, and frequent snowpack, Giti's safety reserves are compelling.
Bottom line: Choose Kumho for maximum stopping power and balanced control in mixed, wet urban winters; choose Giti for superior aquaplaning safety and reliable snow-road confidence, especially in regions with persistent precipitation and standing water.
GitiWinterW2 vs Winter Craft WP52: your questions
Is the Giti GitiWinterW2 or the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 the better tire?
The Giti GitiWinterW2 and the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 have met in 8 independent tests and the record is level at 4-4. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the GitiWinterW2 scores 7.8 and the Winter Craft WP52 8.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the GitiWinterW2 or the Winter Craft WP52?
The GitiWinterW2 led 12 of the 24 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 34.8% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Winter Craft WP52 led 7 of the 9 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The GitiWinterW2 led 10 of the 18 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.9% shorter on snow across 8 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Winter Craft WP52 lasted 16.6% longer in the wear tests (3 tests), had 6.5% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) and shed 23.3% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 6/10 for the GitiWinterW2 and 6.8/10 for the Winter Craft WP52.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 10/10 for the GitiWinterW2 and 7.3/10 for the Winter Craft WP52.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the GitiWinterW2 86% from 1 reviews and the Winter Craft WP52 68% from 9.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the GitiWinterW2 was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 16.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The GitiWinterW2 is made in 57 sizes (13 to 21 inch) and the Winter Craft WP52 in 84 (13 to 21 inch). 46 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the GitiWinterW2 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Winter Craft WP52 B and C.
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Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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