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Giti GitiSport S1 - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

12th

Average Position

6th

Best Result

22nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across four summer tests, the GitiSport S1 shows a clear split personality: competitive to excellent in dry handling and value metrics, but consistently weak in wet performance and dry braking. It repeatedly posts top-tier lap times and subjective dry handling results, plus class-leading noise and low purchase price. However, wet braking and wet handling are regularly bottom-of-field, and dry braking lags the leaders, dragging down overall standings.
Overall, it suits drivers prioritizing dry-road agility and low cost over all-weather safety margins. The pattern of multiple last-place wet results indicates a systemic wet-grip shortfall, limiting recommendations for mixed or wet climates.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Handling Performance Strong
    • 2nd place dry handling (124.9 km/h, +0.5%) in 2018 AMS
    • 4th place dry handling (+0.6%) in 2020 AMS
    • 4th place dry handling (+0.8%) in 2018 AZ
    • 1st place subjective dry handling in 2020 AMS
  • Noise/Comfort Strong
    • 1st place noise (69.3 dB) in 2018 AMS
    • 1st place noise (70 dB) in 2018 AZ
    • 3rd place noise (69.6 dB, +0.4%) in 2020 AMS
  • Value/Purchase Price Strong
    • 1st place price (290) in 2018 AZ
    • 3rd place price (404, +2%) in 2020 AMS
    • Article: 'cheapest tyre on test' in 2018 AMS
  • Rolling Efficiency Moderate
    • 1st place rolling resistance (8.9 kg/t) in 2018 AMS
    • Mid-pack rolling resistance (5/11, +19.7%) in 2020 AMS
    • Mid-pack rolling resistance (5/9, +14.6%) in 2018 AZ
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Braking Strong
    • 11/11 wet braking (+10.5%) in 2020 AMS
    • 9/11 wet braking (+12.3%) in 2018 AMS
    • 7/9 wet braking (+12.4%) in 2018 AZ
    • 22/49 wet braking (+14.6%) in 2020 Auto Bild screening
  • Wet Handling and Aquaplaning Strong
    • 11/11 wet handling (+5.6%) in 2020 AMS
    • 11/11 wet handling (+5.2%) in 2018 AMS
    • 8/9 wet handling (+5.9%) in 2018 AZ
    • Straight aquaplaning bottom tier: 10/11 in 2018 AMS; 9/11 in 2020 AMS; 5/9 in 2018 AZ
  • Dry Braking Moderate
    • 10/11 dry braking (+7.1%) in 2020 AMS
    • 8/11 dry braking (+6.9%) in 2018 AMS
    • 6/9 dry braking (+7.6%) in 2018 AZ
    • 23/49 dry braking (+10.6%) in 2020 Auto Bild screening
Performance Over Time

Test History

11
of 11
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Sufficient - Strong in the dry but too little wet performance.
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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22
of 49
2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

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7
of 11
2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Conditionally recommended.
Strong:
Noise, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Straight Aqua, Wet Handling
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6
of 9
2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

The GitiSport S1 might have finished in last place, but when you look at the balance of performance to price, this is one of the better cheap tyres available, proving to be quicker than the Goodyea...
Strong:
Noise, Price
Weak:
Wet Handling
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