Giti Sport S2+ vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Giti Sport S2+ and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 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 Sport S2+ performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 22 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 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Giti Sport S2+ still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 if
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Giti Sport S2+ | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87 | 94 |
Tire Lab Score
Giti Sport S2+
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Giti Sport S2+ | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 4.4 1364 | Giti Sport S2+ |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 3.8 1365 | Giti Sport S2+ |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 5.6 46 | Giti Sport S2+ |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 7.1 11 | Giti Sport S2+ |
💧 Wet: Giti Sport S2+ vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Giti Sport S2+ wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
☀️ Dry: Giti Sport S2+ vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Giti Sport S2+ wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 3.8 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Giti Sport S2+ vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Giti Sport S2+ wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
📏 Mileage: Giti Sport S2+ vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to no data for the Giti Sport S2+.
🔋 Efficiency: Giti Sport S2+ vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Giti Sport S2+ wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.1 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Giti Sport S2+ or Michelin Pilot Sport 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Giti Sport S2+ ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Giti Sport S2+ averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Giti Sport S2+ ranks better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 shows better mileage performance than the Giti Sport S2+.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Giti Sport S2+ appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 22.
Also compare
Giti Sport S2+ vs…
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs…
Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →