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Comparison: Giti Sport S1 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). But when it comes to comparing Giti Sport S1 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Giti Sport S1 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2020 225/45 R18 test, where both the Sport S1 and the Pilot Sport 4 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 Pilot Sport 4 is made in Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Giti
Sport S1
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Number of tests
4
19
Best position
#6
#1
Average position
11.5
2.1
Latest test
2020
2022
Available sizes
37
185

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Giti Sport S1
72%
Giti
Sport S1
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Wet Braking
Giti Sport S1
58%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Wet Handling
Giti Sport S1
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Wet Circle Cornering
Giti Sport S1
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Giti Sport S1
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Aquaplaning Cross
Giti Sport S1
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Giti Sport S1
81%
Giti
Sport S1
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Dry Braking
Giti Sport S1
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry Handling
Giti Sport S1
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Dry Lane Change
Giti Sport S1
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Dry Steering Reaction
Giti Sport S1
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Giti Sport S1
88%
Giti
Sport S1
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
85%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Noise Exterior
Giti Sport S1
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Ride Comfort
Giti Sport S1
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
82%
Economy
Confidence
Giti Sport S1
75%
Giti
Sport S1
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
65%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Rolling Resistance
Giti Sport S1
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
65%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2020225/45 R18View

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