Giti GitiSportS2 review
The Giti GitiSportS2 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly ultra-high-performance tire that competes favorably with premium brands in terms of comfort, noise levels, and dry handling. While many users praise its exceptional price-to-performance ratio, there is a notable divide in experiences regarding long-term durability and high-speed stability.
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
78%By road tests
77.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 19 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Giti GitiSportS2 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly ultra-high-performance tire that competes favorably with premium brands in terms of comfort, noise levels, and dry handling. While many users praise its exceptional price-to-performance ratio, there is a notable divide in experiences regarding long-term durability and high-speed stability.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- Low road noise and high levels of ride comfort
- Strong dry grip and predictable handling for daily driving
- Effective wet weather performance for most driving conditions
Cons
- Reports of premature noise (humming) development as the tire ages
- Inconsistent quality control, including instances of sidewall bloating
- Concerns regarding stability and 'floating' sensations at high speeds
- Weak rim protection design
Worth knowing
- Users transitioning to 18-inch sizes from smaller wheels reported surprisingly high levels of comfort retention.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those engaging in high-speed highway driving noted a lack of confidence and potential understeer in wet, aggressive cornering scenarios.
9 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18
17th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 12th of 20 | |
| Noise | 6th of 20 | |
| Value | 17th of 20 | |
| Wear | 15th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 15th of 20 |
2025 ADAC Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
15th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 18 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 18 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 18 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 18 | |
| Noise | 7th of 18 | |
| Value | 18th of 18 | |
| Wear | 18th of 18 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 5th of 18 | |
| Abrasion | 18th of 18 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 17th of 18 |
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
17th of 52
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 21st of 52 |
2023 Sport Auto UHP tire Test · 225/40 R18
10th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 11 | |
| Noise | 5th of 11 | |
| Price | 6th of 11 |
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
17th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 20 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 20 | |
| Value | 17th of 20 | |
| Price | 8th of 20 | |
| Wear | 19th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 17th of 20 |
2023 AZ UHP Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 4th of 10 |
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
10th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 13 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 13 | |
| Wet Circle | 11th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 13 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 13 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 13 | |
| Noise | 6th of 13 | |
| Price | 8th of 13 |
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
19th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 21st of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 21st of 48 |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 9 |