The Giti Sport S1 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 are two high-profile summer tyre models with unique strengths and weaknesses. In our test data comparisons, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 consistently topped the list, outperforming the Giti Sport S1. Both tire models are primarily designed for wet and dry weather conditions.
The Giti Sport S1 is a unique model designed and manufactured in China, and one of its main advantages is its ability to handle dry conditions, specifically dry handling and dry lane changing. This UHP summer tyre also showed impressive results in reducing exterior noise and rolling resistance. However, when it comes to the overall ratings, the Giti Sport S1 failed to make an impact with a rating of 0%. For more information, check out Giti Tyres.
On the other hand, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4, a successor to the popular Pilot Sport 3, topped in multiple tests. Made in Spain and Germany, it boasts excellence in dry braking, dry handling and wet handling. It also stands out for its superior performance in aquaplaning scenarios, both longitudal and cross, as well as safety and wet circle cornering. Our rating system positioned the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 at a striking 84%. Visit the Michelin Tires page for more information.
In comparison tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 clearly outperforms the Giti Sport S1. For instance, in the AutoMotorSport test, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 claimed second place out of 11 tyres, compared to the Giti Sport S1's 11th position. In an Autobild test, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 emerged as the champion among 50 tyre models, while the Giti Sport S1 landed in the 22nd spot. A similar pattern could be observed in tests undertaken by Automotorsport and Autozeitung.
While the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 received a majority of favourable features, the Giti Sport S1 found its strength in the reduction of exterior noise and rolling resistance.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 has been superseded by the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. Having presented the comparison data, it remains clear that the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 stands as a superior model over the Giti Sport S1.
