Giti Tire has secured its very first ever OE winter fitment, with the GitiWinterW2 in size 225/40R19 93H XL selected for the BMW 1 Series.
The tyre will carry the * symbol on the sidewall, meaning it has been approved by the BMW Group for use on their vehicles with modifications to match very precise specifications as set by the manufacturer.
Designed using AdvanZtech, the Giti Tire’s globally integrated, company-wide R&D system, the GitiWinterW2 has been designed to deliver a quiet and comfortable ride, safety without worry and precise control.
Features include a redesigned direction tread pattern to optimise dry, wet and snow performance and an advanced tread compound with new functional polymer to improve grip. An updated shoulder block with advanced tie-bar design improves control and an optimised pitch ratio delivers quietness and comfort.
The GitiWinterW2 OE tyre for BMW was designed and engineered at Giti Tire’s European Research & Development Centre in Hannover, Germany, with testing at the company’s MIRA facility in the UK as well as key locations in Germany, Spain and Finland.
Nicolas Kluson, Key Account Manager Europe OE for Giti Tire, said: “Our first ever OE winter fitment with the BMW Group is another landmark achievement for the business and further signifies our growing OE presence with leading vehicle manufacturers throughout Europe.”
“We see this as an important milestone in our relationship with the BMW Group as we further prove first-hand our capabilities through our tyres’ performance, high production standards and just-in-time delivery capabilities.”
“It is also the very first OE winter supply within the European Automobile Industry which is a big step forward within the OE tyre environment.”
