Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905: 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 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 appear in 11 tests, 2 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 snow, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 5 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 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 snow
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Giti GitiWinterW1 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 12.4 | 11.7 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.8 | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Giti GitiWinterW1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Giti GitiWinterW1 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 15.2 | Avg rank 11.8 11 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 4.8 12 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.0 11 | Avg rank 15.6 1 | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 10.0 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.9 1 | Avg rank 8.7 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 14.0 | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Giti GitiWinterW1 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to 15.2 for the Giti GitiWinterW1.
☀️ Dry: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 9.6 for the Giti GitiWinterW1.
❄️ Snow: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 15.6 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
🧊 Ice: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Giti GitiWinterW1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 8.9 for the Giti GitiWinterW1.
📏 Mileage: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 14.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
🔋 Efficiency: Giti GitiWinterW1 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Giti GitiWinterW1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Giti GitiWinterW1 or Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 ranks higher on average than the Giti GitiWinterW1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 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 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 ranks better than the Giti GitiWinterW1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Giti GitiWinterW1 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Giti GitiWinterW1 appears in 6 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 in 5, with 2 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 →