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Gislaved EuroFrost 5

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Gislaved EuroFrost 5 is a Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Tests say 16th average finish across 4 independent tests Latest: P19 of 50 · 2017 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Dry Wet, Comfort 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.

  • 4professional tests
Gislaved EuroFrost 5 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Gislaved EuroFrost 5

7.6/10

Better than 57% of winter tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2017 57% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 57% 7.6

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 winter 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 47% 30% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 55% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 57% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 81% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 5% 5% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

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 52% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 34% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 83% of the test figure. The other 17% 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

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2017 2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P19 / 50 Placing only
  2. 2017 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P11 / 20
  3. 2015 2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 185/60 R15 P18 / 18 Placing only
  4. 2015 2015 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 185/60 R14 P14 / 51 Placing only
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Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 averages a finish of 16th.

4 Tests
0 Test Wins
16th Average
11th Best
19th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20152017

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20172017 50 Winter Tire Shoot OutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P19 / 50
20172017 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P11 / 20
20152015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 185/60 R15P18 / 18
20152015 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 185/60 R14P14 / 51

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

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Running Costs
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In 225/50 R17, the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 is projected to cost €22.96 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €574 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.

Gislaved EuroFrost 5€22.96
Michelin Alpin 5€31.05
Dunlop Winter Sport 5€32.97
Continental WinterContact TS 860€34.06
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2017 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range

175Width70Profile13Rim82TLoad/Speed Index2011First On Market

EU Label

Noise

71dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes175/70 R13
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 stops 9% longer than premium rivals, 3.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 8.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 47/100.
How good is the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 stops 0.5% shorter than premium rivals, 0.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.7% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 57/100.
How good is the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 stops 1.3% shorter than premium rivals, 0.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 36.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 55/100.
How fuel efficient is the Gislaved EuroFrost 5?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Gislaved EuroFrost 5's rolling resistance is 4.8% lower than premium rivals, 4.3% lower than mid-range rivals and 4.2% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 is expected to last around 23,301 miles (37,499 km).
More questions about the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 (3)
How much does the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 cost to run?
In 225/50 R17, the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 is projected to cost €22.96 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €574 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test. Of the tires compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Gislaved EuroFrost 5's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 most commonly carries EU label ratings of E for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Gislaved EuroFrost 5 come in?
The Gislaved EuroFrost 5 is available in 1 sizes, ranging from 175/70 R13.
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