GiTi GitiSport S1 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    2026 test data · 23 independent tests

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    GiTi GitiSport S1 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the GiTi GitiSport S1 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 appear in 23 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the GiTi GitiSport S1 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 19 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The GiTi GitiSport S1 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the GiTi GitiSport S1's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricGiTi GitiSport S1Michelin Pilot Sport 5
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used419
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.75.0
    Latest test20202026
    Tire Lab Score83.994.2

    Tire Lab Score

    83.9
    Very Good · Summer
    94.2
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGiTi GitiSport S1Michelin Pilot Sport 5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 10.2
    1
    Avg rank 4.5
    8612
    Michelin Pilot Sport 5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.8
    11
    Avg rank 3.8
    498
    Michelin Pilot Sport 5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.0
    11
    Avg rank 5.3
    644
    Michelin Pilot Sport 5
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 6.0
    15
    Michelin Pilot Sport 5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.7
    Avg rank 6.3
    22
    Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    💧 Wet: GiTi GitiSport S1 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.2 for the GiTi GitiSport S1.

    ☀️ Dry: GiTi GitiSport S1 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 7.8 for the GiTi GitiSport S1.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: GiTi GitiSport S1 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.0 for the GiTi GitiSport S1.

    📏 Mileage: GiTi GitiSport S1 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the GiTi GitiSport S1.

    🔋 Efficiency: GiTi GitiSport S1 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.7 for the GiTi GitiSport S1.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, GiTi GitiSport S1 or Michelin Pilot Sport 5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the GiTi GitiSport S1.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GiTi GitiSport S1 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ranks better than the GiTi GitiSport S1.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the GiTi GitiSport S1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    GiTi GitiSport S1 appears in 4 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in 19.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →