Gislaved Euro Frost 6 - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

21^st

Average Position

4^th

Best Result

36^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

The Gislaved Euro Frost 6 shows mixed winter performance with a clear bias toward ice capability and occasional solid dry handling, but it is consistently weak in wet performance and aquaplaning. While it achieved an excellent 4/10 overall in the 2019 Auto Center test with joint-top mention versus a premium benchmark, most large-sample Auto Bild screenings place it mid-to-lower tier, dragging down its average to 21st across seven tests.
Across seasons, wet braking and aquaplaning are recurrent liabilities, often over 20% from the best and bottom-group rankings. Snow performance is generally average, occasionally close to leaders in braking, but traction lags. Efficiency and wear are unremarkable. Overall, it suits colder, icier conditions more than wet, slushy winters.

Performance Strengths

Ice Performance Strong Details
• 2nd place ice braking in 2019 Auto Center (+3.5% from best)
• 2nd place ice traction in 2019 Auto Center (+4.9% from best)
Dry Handling Moderate Details
• 1st place subjective dry handling in 2019 Auto Center
• 4/22 dry handling speed in 2018 Auto Bild (+3% from best)
Overall Competitiveness in Smaller Field Moderate Details
• 4/10 overall in 2019 Auto Center; joint top mention with Continental TS860
• 15/52 overall in 2018 Auto Bild shootout (top-third in large field)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Wet Handling Strong Details
• 34/57 wet braking (+23.4%) in 2022 Auto Bild overview
• 28/49 wet braking (+21.8%) in 2020 Auto Bild braking test
• 35/44 wet braking (+20.2%) in 2019 Auto Bild overview
• 10/10 wet braking (+14.5%) and 7/10 subjective wet handling in 2019 Auto Center
• 21/22 wet handling (+4.8%) in 2018 Auto Bild full test
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 10/10 straight aquaplaning (+11.2%) in 2019 Auto Center
• 22/22 straight aquaplaning (+14.9%) in 2018 Auto Bild full test
Snow Traction/Consistency Moderate Details
• 9/10 snow traction (+16.9%) in 2019 Auto Center
• Mid-pack snow braking: 14/22 (+4.1%) in 2018 Auto Bild; 21/30 (+6.2%) in 2020 Auto Bild snow braking
Efficiency and Wear Value Minor Details
• Rolling resistance 13/22 (+22%) and wear 18/21 (+47.8%) in 2018 Auto Bild
• Value 18/21 (+59.2%) in 2018 Auto Bild