Giti GitiSport S1 review
The Giti GitiSport S1 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that delivers impressive dry grip and handling characteristics comparable to premium brands at a significantly lower price point. While most users report satisfaction with its daily driving performance, there is some inconsistency regarding its wet weather capabilities, with a minority of users noting a drop in confidence during spirited wet-weather driving.
Owners rate it 13.7 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
87%By road tests
73.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Giti GitiSport S1 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that delivers impressive dry grip and handling characteristics comparable to premium brands at a significantly lower price point. While most users report satisfaction with its daily driving performance, there is some inconsistency regarding its wet weather capabilities, with a minority of users noting a drop in confidence during spirited wet-weather driving.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium competitors
- Strong dry weather traction and cornering stability
- Surprisingly quiet and smooth ride quality
- Reliable performance for both daily commuting and occasional spirited driving
Cons
- Inconsistent wet weather handling feedback
- Reduced grip levels in cold road surface temperatures
- Brand perception lacks the prestige of established tier-one manufacturers
Worth knowing
- Users transitioning from premium tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 noted a surprisingly smooth and quiet transition to the GitiSport S1.
- The tire maintains consistent performance characteristics even after high-mileage usage, with users reporting positive experiences past the 10,000-mile mark.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
11th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 11 | |
| Price | 3rd of 11 |
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
22nd of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 23rd of 49 |
2018 AMS Summer UHP tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 11 |
2018 AZ Summer AND All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 9 | |
| Price | 1st of 9 |