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

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

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
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry braking
Giti Sport S1
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry handling
Giti Sport S1
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry handling - objective
Giti Sport S1
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry lane changing
Giti Sport S1
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Safety
Giti Sport S1
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry steering response
Giti Sport S1
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Giti Sport S1
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Giti Sport S1
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Giti Sport S1
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Wet braking
Giti Sport S1
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Wet circle cornering
Giti Sport S1
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Wet handling
Giti Sport S1
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Wet handling - objective
Giti Sport S1
55%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Wet safety
Giti Sport S1
54%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Wet side guide
Giti Sport S1
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Giti Sport S1
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Comfort
Giti Sport S1
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Exterior noise
Giti Sport S1
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Costs
Confidence
Giti Sport S1
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
88%
Rolling resistance
Giti Sport S1
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
88%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2020225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2018225/45 R17View

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