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Gislaved Euro Frost 6 Test Results

Tested 2018 to 2022 3 publications

Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Gislaved Euro Frost 6 averages a finish of 21st.

  • 7Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 21stAverage finish
  • 34%Field beaten on average
  • 3Publications
Gislaved Euro Frost 6

7 tests, 2018 to 2022

0%50%100%2018201920202022Average 34%2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout (2018): P15 of 52, Beat 73% of the field2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2018): P20 of 20, Beat 0% of the field2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tire Test (2019): P11 of 16, Beat 20% of the field2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview (2019): P36 of 53, Beat 26% of the field2019 Auto Center Winter Tire Test (2019): P4 of 10, Beat 33% of the field2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test (2020): P28 of 51, Beat 45% of the field2022 Winter Tire Market Overview (2022): P33 of 56, Beat 42% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 34%

Record by discipline

Where the Gislaved Euro Frost 6 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P12 of 16 35% -
Dry Handling 1 P4 of 22 86% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P1 of 10 100% 1
Wet
Wet Braking 5 P25 of 36.4 25% -
Wet Handling 1 P21 of 22 5% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P7 of 10 33% -
Straight Aqua 2 P16 of 16 0% -
Snow
Snow Braking 3 P13.7 of 20.7 38% -
Snow Traction 1 P9 of 10 11% -
Snow Handling 1 P16 of 22 29% -
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P3 of 10 78% -
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P2 of 10 89% -
Ice Traction 1 P2 of 10 89% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P8 of 10 22% -
Noise 1 P15 of 22 33% -
Value
Wear 1 P18 of 21 15% -
Value 1 P18 of 21 15% -
Rolling Resistance 2 P10.5 of 16 33% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Gislaved Euro Frost 6. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Falken Eurowinter HS01 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 6 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 6 0 5 1 0%
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Uniroyal MS+ 77 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Debica Frigo HP2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 5 0 4 1 0%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Continental WinterContact TS 860 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Giti GitiWinterW1 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Firestone Winterhawk 3 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Barum Polaris 5 4 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 4 0 3 1 0%
Hankook Winter i cept RS2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Duraturn Mozzo Winter 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Toyo Snowprox S954 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Westlake SW 608 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
General Altimax Winter 3 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Matador MP 92 Sibir Snow 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Cooper Weather Master SA2+ 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 7 tests. Updated November 26, 2025.

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 in 1 of 2 tests
    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)
  • Snow traction Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details

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 in 1 of 2 tests
    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
  • Wet braking Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Wet grip Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 7

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2022 1 test
2020 1 test
2019 3 tests
P4 of 10 Beat 33% of the field

2019 Auto Center Winter Tire Test

AutoCentrum 205/55 R16

StrongSubj. Dry HandlingIce BrakingIce Traction WeakWet BrakingStraight AquaSnow Traction WinnerNokian WR Snowproof

2018 2 tests

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