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Giti GitiSport S1

Ultra High Performance Summer

Replaced by the Giti GitiSportS2

The Giti GitiSport S1 is a mid-range ultra high performance summer tire that impresses on dry roads with agile, confidence-inspiring handling and a refined, quiet ride for the money. Drivers frequently describe it as offering near “big brand” feel at a much lower price, and professional tests agree it can be genuinely quick and enjoyable in the dry. The main caveat is wet-weather security, where tests repeatedly show clear deficits, especially under braking and in wet handling.

The quick answer

Owners say 87% from 10 owner reviews 90% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 12th average finish across 4 independent tests Latest: P11 of 11 · 2020 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Dry Wet Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 10owner reviews
  • 70,840miles driven
  • 4professional tests
  • 43sizes available
Giti GitiSport S1 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Giti GitiSport S1

8.0/10

Better than 64% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 4 tests
  • 10 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests4 tests · 3 publications · 2018-2020 60% 89%
Owner reviews10 owner reviews · rated 87% 97% 11%
Combined 64% 8.0

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 45% 44% 4
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 67% 40% 4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 50% 9% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 87% 7% 3

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 55% 4
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 48% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 96% of the test figure. The other 4% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2020 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R18 P11 / 11
  2. 2020 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P22 / 50
  3. 2018 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R17 P7 / 11
  4. 2018 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 P6 / 9
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Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Giti GitiSport S1 averages a finish of 12th.

4 Tests
0 Test Wins
12th Average
6th Best
22nd Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20182020

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test P11 of 11

Sufficient - Strong in the dry but too little wet performance.

Strong: Subj. Dry Handling Weak: Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

YearTestResultAward
20202020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R18P11 / 11
20202020 Tire Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P22 / 50
20182018 AMS Summer UHP Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R17P7 / 11
20182018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17P6 / 9

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Size Range41 sizes available

195-295Width30-60Profile16-21Rim84-111 V-YLoad/Speed Index2017First On Market

EU LabelAcross 41 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-72dB

Popular sizes225/40 R18235/35 R19225/45 R17205/45 R17245/45 R18245/40 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Giti GitiSport S1 in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Giti GitiSport S1 stops 6.7% longer than premium rivals, 4.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 8.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 45/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the wet from 10 reviews.
How good is the Giti GitiSport S1 in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Giti GitiSport S1 stops 3.4% longer than premium rivals, 2.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 67/100, and owners rate it 9.2/10 in the dry from 10 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Giti GitiSport S1?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Giti GitiSport S1's rolling resistance is 0.7% higher than premium rivals and 5.8% lower than mid-range rivals.
What do owners say about the Giti GitiSport S1?
Across 10 owner ratings the Giti GitiSport S1 averages 87%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.2 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 8.1. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Giti GitiSport S1's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Giti GitiSport S1 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
More questions about the Giti GitiSport S1 (5)
How comfortable and quiet are the Giti GitiSport S1?
Owners rate the Giti GitiSport S1 8.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 10 reviews.
How well do the Giti GitiSport S1 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Giti GitiSport S1 8.6 out of 10 for wear across 10 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 8,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Giti GitiSport S1 again?
90% of owners say they would buy the Giti GitiSport S1 again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 70% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Has the Giti GitiSport S1 been replaced?
The Giti GitiSport S1 has been replaced by the Giti GitiSportS2.
What sizes does the Giti GitiSport S1 come in?
The Giti GitiSport S1 is available in 43 sizes, ranging from 195-295/30-60 R16-21.
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Giti GitiSport S1 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 10 reviews

Drivers rate the Giti GitiSport S1 very highly overall, praising its strong dry grip, confident handling (including track use), and quiet/smooth ride for the price. Value for money is a dominant theme, with many noting it delivers near “big brand” performance at a much lower cost. Wet performance is generally reported as good by most reviewers, though a minority report poorer wet/cold handling when driving fast in damp or cold conditions.

What owners mention most counted across 8 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings

  • Owner score 87%
  • Dry Grip 92%
  • Road Feedback 87%
  • Handling 87%
  • Wear 86%
  • Comfort 86%
  • Wet Grip 81%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 100%

“Tire is smooth operator! Been using PSS4 for all my years but after changing to GITI S1 it is different. Much quieter when driving, performance wise is amazing. Bring it on a track and the tire makes me feel safe that...”

  • BMW M135i
  • 10,000 miles
Read full review → 953 found this helpful
Longest term 84%

“The pricing to get Giti Sport S1 is relatively cheap compared to other brands. At first i was skeptical in getting Giti tire as little to no review. Was on a budget so got this tire fitted to my car. The performance...”

  • Toyota Corolla Altis
  • 10,000 miles
Read full review → 907 found this helpful

All 10 Giti GitiSport S1 reviews

Score spread across 10 written reviews
100%
Member
  • BMW M135i
  • 235/45 R18
  • 10,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Tire is smooth operator! Been using PSS4 for all my years but after changing to GITI S1 it is different. Much quieter when driving, performance wise is amazing. Bring it on a track and the tire makes me feel safe that is the most important. After the track i use for normal road and surprisingly it performs the same.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 953
86%
Member
GitiSport S1 tire performance impresses me during my high spirited drive, the best thing about this tire is, it is cheaper than other majority brands but with almost similar performance. Will get this tire again once it wears out, hoping to get GitiSport S2 model instead.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 899
89%
Member
Fit this tire with purchase of low price. I have reviewed the summer test and the dry grip result seems to be one of the best. The wet grip on summer tire test result came out bad but there was no skidding nor bad aquaplaning. Sport S1 does the job very well, i have gotten a good quality tire at low price!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,026

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87%
Member
Changed my tire profile to higher height at 45 and saw some promotion going on. Saw the tire specification and seems to be a good deal. Wasn't expecting much as Giti was not as reputable like Michelin and other big boys. I did hestitated and finally giving it a shot. Driven with these tires and so far i got no complain about it. The dry grip and control was done super well, drove on wet weather many times and seems to be good as well. No matter what tire i'm using, driving with caution on wet weather is always a must and i could say Sport S1 has done a great job so far.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 940
84%
Member
  • BMW 318is
  • 225/40 R18
  • 6,640 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
The dry grip works extremely well, cornering was much better than i expected. Tackling aquaplaning got no issue but during rainy days, i did not drive aggressively and no big deal with it. Got this tire at a relatively low sales price and definitely value for money.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,150
84%
Member
The pricing to get Giti Sport S1 is relatively cheap compared to other brands. At first i was skeptical in getting Giti tire as little to no review. Was on a budget so got this tire fitted to my car. The performance surprises me and definitely worth to get it. Driven for more than 10,000 miles now and so far so good. Wet weather grip was excellent, dry grip was extremely amazing as well. Well done Giti.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 907
71%
Member
The tire performance in dry weather conditions is spectacular and very much above my expectations. BUT if you are a person who also enjoys driving fast in the wet weather conditions where the road is damp or really wet than maybe you would wanna get a different because wet handling is very bad for me and the tires loses grip. Its also hard to keep the tire temperature up in cold conditions where the road surface is very cold which causes the tires to also lose grip. But for the price your paying its in no doubt a really good price to performance tire. In my opinion if you have the extra cash you are better off getting a set of PS4.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 934
87%
Member
An excellent choice and very cheap! excellent value for money
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 763
90%
Member
Super reifen mit gunstiger Preise
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 674
91%
Member
Best Tire for such a fair price
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 707
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