Comparison: Matador Hectorra 5 vs. Giti GitiSport S2+

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Giti summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Matador (9%). In this particular case, the Giti GitiSport S2+ has a better rating of 88% compared to 9% of the Matador Hectorra 5. The first tyre test of Matador Hectorra 5 was done in 2023, compared to 2026 when was the Giti GitiSport S2+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Hectorra 5 and the Sport S2+ were tested.