Barum Polaris 5 vs Giti GitiWinterW2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Barum Polaris 5 and Giti GitiWinterW2 appear in 25 tests, 4 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 Barum Polaris 5 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Giti GitiWinterW2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, 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 Barum Polaris 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Giti GitiWinterW2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Barum Polaris 5 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Polaris 5 | Giti GitiWinterW2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.4 | 10.4 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 85.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Polaris 5
Giti GitiWinterW2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Polaris 5 | Giti GitiWinterW2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.4 11 | Avg rank 10.0 121 | Giti GitiWinterW2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.5 2 | Avg rank 10.2 | Giti GitiWinterW2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 12.5 1 | Avg rank 9.6 13 | Giti GitiWinterW2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 8.5 | Avg rank 15.3 | Barum Polaris 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.4 1 | Avg rank 8.6 113 | Giti GitiWinterW2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 9.9 21 | Barum Polaris 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 15.2 | Avg rank 4.0 32 | Giti GitiWinterW2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Barum Polaris 5 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Giti GitiWinterW2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 14.4 for the Barum Polaris 5.
☀️ Dry: Barum Polaris 5 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Giti GitiWinterW2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.2, compared to 10.5 for the Barum Polaris 5.
❄️ Snow: Barum Polaris 5 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Giti GitiWinterW2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 12.5 for the Barum Polaris 5.
🧊 Ice: Barum Polaris 5 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 15.3 for the Giti GitiWinterW2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Polaris 5 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Giti GitiWinterW2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 9.4 for the Barum Polaris 5.
📏 Mileage: Barum Polaris 5 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 9.9 for the Giti GitiWinterW2.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Polaris 5 vs Giti GitiWinterW2
The Giti GitiWinterW2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 15.2 for the Barum Polaris 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Polaris 5 or Giti GitiWinterW2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Giti GitiWinterW2 ranks higher on average than the Barum Polaris 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Giti GitiWinterW2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Barum Polaris 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Giti GitiWinterW2 ranks better than the Barum Polaris 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Barum Polaris 5 shows better mileage performance than the Giti GitiWinterW2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Polaris 5 appears in 12 independent tests, Giti GitiWinterW2 in 13, with 4 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 →