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Comparison: Giti Sport S1 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Giti summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Maxxis (67%). The first tyre test of Giti Sport S1 was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2020 225/45 R18 test, where both the Sport S1 and the Victra Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Sport S1 is made in China and Victra Sport 5 is made in China.

Test Profile

Giti
Sport S1
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Number of tests
4
20
Best position
#6
#4
Average position
11.5
8.5
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
37
78

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
Giti Sport S1
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
95%
Dry braking
Giti Sport S1
80%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Dry handling
Giti Sport S1
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
90%
Dry handling - objective
Giti Sport S1
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Dry lane changing
Giti Sport S1
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
80%
Safety
Giti Sport S1
79%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Dry steering response
Giti Sport S1
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
90%
Wet
Confidence
Giti Sport S1
80%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Giti Sport S1
90%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Giti Sport S1
90%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Wet braking
Giti Sport S1
80%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Wet circle cornering
Giti Sport S1
80%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Wet handling
Giti Sport S1
80%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Wet handling - objective
Giti Sport S1
60%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Wet side guide
Giti Sport S1
70%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Giti Sport S1
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
95%
Comfort
Giti Sport S1
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
100%
Exterior noise
Giti Sport S1
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
90%
Costs
Confidence
Giti Sport S1
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
90%
Rolling resistance
Giti Sport S1
100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
90%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2020225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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