Comparison: Giti Gitisport S2 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (2026)

Giti

Gitisport S2

R16 – R22

VS

Premium

Michelin

Pilot Sport 5

9.4

R13 – R22

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Giti (80%). The first tyre test of Giti Gitisport S2 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the sport S2 and the Pilot Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where sport S2 is made - China.

Test Profile

Gitisport S2

Pilot Sport 5

Number of tests

—

16

Best position

—

#1

Average position

—

3.5

Latest test

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2026

Available sizes

—

74

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry

Confidence

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Dry braking

Giti Gitisport S2

82%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Dry handling

Giti Gitisport S2

86%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Dry handling - objective

Giti Gitisport S2

97%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Dry lane changing

Giti Gitisport S2

74%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Safety

Giti Gitisport S2

70%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Dry steering response

Giti Gitisport S2

43%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Wet

Confidence

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

Giti Gitisport S2

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

91%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Giti Gitisport S2

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

91%

Wet braking

Giti Gitisport S2

71%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Wet circle cornering

Giti Gitisport S2

78%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Wet handling

Giti Gitisport S2

80%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Wet handling - objective

Giti Gitisport S2

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Wet safety

Giti Gitisport S2

58%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

94%

Comfort

Giti Gitisport S2

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Exterior noise

Giti Gitisport S2

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

75%

Costs

Confidence

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Mileage

Giti Gitisport S2

56%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Price/value

Giti Gitisport S2

80%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Rolling resistance

Giti Gitisport S2

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

100%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
ADAC	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/40 R18	View
Autozeitung	Summer	2023	235/35 R19	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View