Why Choose GITI?
THE CIRCLE OF TRUSTAs Giti celebrates its anniversary, we honor a symbol that defines who we are—the Circle of Trust. A circle is simple yet powerful: unbroken, infinite, and dependable. For Giti, it represents more than the shape of a tyre... it is a philosophy that connects safety, teamwork, and sustainability.Trust on the RoadEvery journey begins with a tyre—the only point of contact between vehicle and road. This round form carries the weight of safety, performance, and reliability.With ...
January 20, 2026What is Sidewall Flex & Why is it Important?
When drivers think about tyre performance, the tread usually gets the most attention. But the sidewall is just as important. It plays a major role in ride comfort, handling, and how responsive your vehicle feels on the road.Sidewall flex refers to how much the tyre’s sidewall bends under load, during cornering, or when accelerating. This movement directly affects driving feel. That’s why GT Radial engineers design tyres like the Sport Active 2 with a balanced level of flexibility and stiffne...
January 13, 2026When to Replace Your Tyres
Guide on when to replace your tyresEvery tyre has a Tread Wear Indicator (TWI), which forms a triangle located on the sidewall of the tyre. TWI is an indicator of tyre wear and is also a benchmark for you to check if your tyre is worn out. Tyres should be changed immediately when the tyre tread has surpassed the indicators.The minimum legal tread depth limit in New Zealand is 1.5mm, but we often recommend replacing them before the reach 1.5mm.Warning: Worn out tyres compromises the handling and ...
January 5, 2026Giti Takes on the World in ID. Buzz Record Attempt
World-record endurance driver Rainer Zietlow has officially touched down in Australia as part of the ID. Buzz World Tour, an ambitious global challenge aiming to secure a Guinness World Records™ title for the most countries visited in an electric vehicle on a single set of tyres.Zietlow is undertaking the entire journey behind the wheel of a Volkswagen ID. Buzz, supported by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Giti Tire. Remarkably, the vehicle will complete thousands of kilometres across multi...
December 18, 2025DINZ Round 3 - Pukekohe
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December 4, 2025D1NZ Official 2026 Tyre
From Australia to Invercargill — D1NZ Fires Up the Season at TeretongaThe D1NZ National Drifting Championship is heading back to Invercargill this November, kicking off the new season with a double-header weekend at the legendary Teretonga Park, the world’s southernmost FIA-recognised circuit. For the first time, both the Pro and Pro-Sport classes will compete this far south, promising a massive start to the year.This year also marks an exciting milestone, with GT Radial named official tyre ...
November 14, 2025Welcome to GT Radial NZ
At GT Radial, we’re proud to deliver tyres built for New Zealand drivers and the unique conditions we face every day. From winding coastal roads to busy city commutes and rugged rural routes, our tyres are engineered to provide the performance, durability, and safety that Kiwi motorists rely on.With more than 60 years of global tyre manufacturing experience, GT Radial has become a trusted name in over 130 countries, and our commitment to innovation continues to grow. Each tyre is carefully des...
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