Giti GitiSport S2+ vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- -
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 85% · 135
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 finished ahead 2 times and the GitiSport S2+ once. The GitiSport S2+ resisted straight aquaplaning at a 4.8% higher speed.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 5 if you want the most complete UHP tyre-sharper dry handling, better steering feel, higher comfort, and clearly better wear/longevity. Choose Giti GitiSport S2+ if you want the strongest safety-per-dollar with standout straight-line aquaplaning resistance and consistently excellent braking, and you're willing to give up some ultimate handling precision and (in some results) a bit of rolling-resistance efficiency.
Where the GitiSport S2+ is stronger
- Wet 6/11 Resisted straight aquaplaning at a 4.8% higher speed (2 tests)
Where the Pilot Sport 5 is stronger
- Best overall balance and dynamics: wins both dry-handling tests and leads subjective handling (e.g., 10 vs 8 in Autobild; 29.8s vs 30.5s in TTR)
- Short wet braking in the 225/45 R18 test by a clear margin (28.3 vs 29.7 m), reinforcing wet safety where it matters most
- Higher comfort/refinement consistently (wins subjective comfort in both primary tests: 7.2 vs 7.0; 7.3 vs 6.7)
The measured tallies (wins out of measurements in the shared tests) come straight from the tables below. The written verdict and bullet points are analysis of those tests and of owner reviews; where they and the figures disagree, the figures are right.
GitiSport S2+ vs Pilot Sport 5 at a glance
| Category | GitiSport S2+ | Gap | Pilot Sport 5 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 1 | 2 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 2 | 5 | |
| Wet11 measurements | 6 | The GitiSport S2+ resisted straight aquaplaning at a 4.8% higher speed (2 tests) | 4 |
| Comfort3 measurements | 1 | 2 | |
| Value4 measurements | 1 | 3 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.1/10 | The Pilot Sport 5 by 0.3 | 9.4/10 |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 20 | 17 sizes made in both | 66 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | GitiSport S2+ | Field | Pilot Sport 5 |
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| Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | P2 of 7 | P1 of 7 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | P4 of 20 | P3 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P5 of 50 | P9 of 50 |
Performance profile
7 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
GitiSport S2+
Pilot Sport 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 9 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
GitiSport S2+
Pilot Sport 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | GitiSport S2+ | Gap | Pilot Sport 5 | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 35.43 | 0.2% | 35.37 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 30.5 | 2.3% | 29.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 100.3 | 1% | 101.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 13.9% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 33.13 | 0.4% | 33.1 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 30.1 | 1% | 30.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 82.6 | 0.1% | 82.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 14.7 | 0.3% | 14.74 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 87.8 | 4.8% | 83.95 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 3.6 | 3.3% | 3.72 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 5.9% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 71.8 | 2.5 dB | 74.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 50,020 | 19.3% | 59,670 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.7 | 5.1% | 8.24 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 1,713 | 21% | 1,353 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the GitiSport S2+ scores 9.1 and the Pilot Sport 5 9.4 out of 10.
| GitiSport S2+ | Category | Pilot Sport 5 | ||
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| 92 | Dry | 93 | ||
| 87 | Wet | 96 | ||
| 30 | Comfort | 22 | ||
| 33 | Value | 59 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| GitiSport S2+ | Category | Pilot Sport 5 | ||
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| - | Dry Grip | 9 | ||
| - | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| - | Road Feedback | 8.1 | ||
| - | Handling | 8.3 | ||
| - | Wear | 8 | ||
| - | Comfort | 8.2 | ||
Owners rate the Pilot Sport 5 85% from 135 reviews; the GitiSport S2+ has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
- 85%from 135 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 1,150,326 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 very highly overall, with most highlighting standout grip in both the dry and wet and plenty of confidence for fast road driving. Comfort and refinement are also frequently praised for a UHP tyre, with many finding it quiet and easy-going day to day. Wear is more divisive: many report strong mileage, but around one in ten complain of quicker wear than expected (and a smaller group mention uneven wear). Around one in eight owners also wish for sharper, more precise steering feel compared with sportier rivals.
- Outstanding wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Very strong dry grip with big reserves
- Comfortable, compliant ride for a performance tyre
- Refined, relatively quiet motorway manners (especially when new)
- Steering feel can be a bit vague or slower to respond than rivals
- Can wear quicker than expected for some drivers
- Not happy when pushed hard on track; can overheat and lose grip
Summarised by AI from 121 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 135 Pilot Sport 5 reviewsI have driven on PS5 for the first season in my 150HP car (Cupra Leon ST).
The grip both in dry and in the wet is excellent - I tried to push them to the limit many times and have never been able to lose the grip so far.
Although I have to mention that they feel very soft close at the limit - even though the grip always delivers in the end, the tyre often „floats” when turning that you may start wondering if the tyre will make it out of the corner.
Due to their softness, I find them comfortable as for the summer tyre on small bumps.
Summing up - the grip is excellent, very safe and stable, breaking is sharp and… the tyre itself looks amazing.
Something worth mentioning is that the rim protector doesn’t exist in this tyre - if that’s something you care about, the PS5 is not for you.
Although I can’t find any cons in terms of safety in PS5, as a tyre geek, I think about replacing them for the next season for something with more sharp/sporty steering (I would appreciate any recommendations).
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 20 sizes of the GitiSport S2+ and 66 of the Pilot Sport 5, 17 of them made in both.
| Category | GitiSport S2+ | Pilot Sport 5 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 20 sizes, 17 to 20 inch | 66 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 17 sizes 225/45 R17225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/45 R18225/40 R19225/45 R19235/35 R19235/40 R19245/35 R19245/40 R19and 5 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A89%B11% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C65%D35% | C82%B10%A9% |
| EU label noise | 70-72 dB B100% | 70-75 dB B100% |
| On the market since | 2025 | 2022 |
| Replaced | - | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (2015) |
| Awards | - | Winner: Best Tyres for Hot Hatches (Compact Sports Cars) (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tyres for Hot Hatches (DriverReviews, 2024/25) |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This is a straight fight in the modern max-performance summer category between an established benchmark (Michelin Pilot Sport 5) and the most convincing “challenger brand” result here (Giti GitiSport S2+). Across three shared tests in two key sizes (225/45 R18 and 245/45 R19), both tyres repeatedly land near the top of their fields-Michelin typically for rounded dynamics and refinement, Giti for shockingly strong objective safety metrics and cost-to-performance.
The data shows a consistent theme: the Pilot Sport 5 is the more complete, more confidence-inspiring tyre at the limit, especially in steering feel and overall balance, while the Giti often matches or even beats Michelin on measured braking and hydroplaning resistance. If your priority is the “best all-rounder” feel, Michelin tends to justify its reputation; if your priority is maximum safety-per-dollar and strong wet resilience, the Giti's results are hard to ignore.
Conclusion
Across the shared tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the better all-round performance tyre: it wins both dry handling comparisons (e.g., 29.8s vs 30.5s in the 225/45 R18 test, and 101.3 vs 100.3 km/h in the 245/45 R19 test), leads subjective steering/handling scores by a clear margin in Autobild (10 vs 8), and is consistently judged more comfortable and refined. It also brings a meaningful durability advantage where measured: 59,670 km vs 50,020 km wear result (+19.3%), plus lower abrasion (1353 g vs 1713 g), which helps offset its higher purchase price over time.
Giti GitiSport S2+ is the disruptive value and wet-resilience pick. It beats Michelin on straight-line aquaplaning in both major tests (81.1 vs 75.9 km/h and 94.5 vs 92.0 km/h), and it repeatedly edges braking-especially in the 245/45 R19 data where it wins both dry (34.3 vs 34.4 m) and wet braking (27.2 vs 27.7 m; 42.5 vs 43.3 m). The trade-off is that it's typically not as sharp or polished at the limit, and in Autobild it also carries higher rolling resistance (8.99 vs 7.97 kg/t), implying a small but real efficiency penalty.
Practical takeaway: if you want the most “finished” UHP experience-steering clarity, balanced grip, comfort, and long-life-the Pilot Sport 5 remains the safer bet. If you want near-premium performance with standout aquaplaning safety and excellent braking at a notably better price/value score, the GitiSport S2+ is one of the strongest budget-friendly alternatives currently evidenced by testing.
GitiSport S2+ vs Pilot Sport 5: your questions
Is the Giti GitiSport S2+ or the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 finished ahead 2 times and the GitiSport S2+ once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the GitiSport S2+ scores 9.1 and the Pilot Sport 5 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the GitiSport S2+ or the Pilot Sport 5?
The GitiSport S2+ led 6 of the 11 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 4.8% higher speed across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Pilot Sport 5 led 5 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Pilot Sport 5 85% from 135 reviews; the GitiSport S2+ has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The GitiSport S2+ is made in 20 sizes (17 to 20 inch) and the Pilot Sport 5 in 66 (16 to 22 inch). 17 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the GitiSport S2+ is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Pilot Sport 5 A and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The GitiSport S2+ is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the Pilot Sport 5 in 2022. The Pilot Sport 5 replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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