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Gislaved Ultra Speed 2

High Performance Summer

The Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 is a budget summer performance tire with predictable steering and a favorable external-noise result. Its braking falls behind stronger alternatives in both tests, and wet handling is less convincing when pushed.

The quick answer

Owners say 79% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 21st average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P6 of 8 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Comfort Wet 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 March 2025.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 14,800miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 90sizes available
Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Gislaved Ultra Speed 2

6.8/10

Better than 40% of summer tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 4 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 2 publications · 2025 40% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 40% 6.8

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 summer 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 38% 49% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 42% 44% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 40% 8% 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 36% 2
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 30% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 89% of the test figure. The other 11% 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

  1. 2025 2025 Moottori Summer Tire Test Moottori · 205/55 R16 P6 / 8
  2. 2025 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P36 / 52
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 averages a finish of 21st.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
21st Average
6th Best
36th Worst
The latest test

2025 Moottori Summer Tire Test P6 of 8

With a score of 8.4, the Gislaved offers solid performance, particularly in dry conditions and at moderate speeds. Its wet handling is adequate but falls behind the leaders when pushed hard. The tire provides neutral steering characteristics and predictable behavior, making it user-friendly for everyday drivers. While not excelling in any particular area, it delivers reliable performance across a range of conditions without major weaknesses.

Strong: Noise Weak: Wet Handling Winner: Nokian Hakka Blue 3

YearTestResultAward
20252025 Moottori Summer Tire TestMoottori · 205/55 R16P6 / 8
20252025 Summer Tire Test ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P36 / 52
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range79 sizes available

175-295Width30-70Profile15-21Rim82-111 T-YLoad/Speed Index2018First On Market

EU LabelAcross 79 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-75dB

Popular sizes195/50 R16225/45 R17225/50 R18185/60 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 stops 13.1% longer than premium rivals, 7.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 38/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the wet from 4 reviews.
How good is the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 stops 7.8% longer than premium rivals, 4.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 42/100, and owners rate it 8.8/10 in the dry from 4 reviews.
What is the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 come in?
The Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 is available in 90 sizes, ranging from 175-295/30-70 R15-21.
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Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 79%
  • Dry Grip 88%
  • Road Feedback 88%
  • Wet Grip 83%
  • Handling 83%
  • Wear 63%
  • Comfort 63%

All 1 Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
79%
Member
Having used the Ultra Speed 1 version, I 've noticed a significant improvement in dry handling, whereas the wet grip is just a step below its predecessor. Regarding my car is a Nissan Almera-Pulsar N15 with SR20DE (143hp) front wheel drive - no ABS. Ultra Speed's 2 side walls are pretty hard, providing a nice feel during aggressive driving. Another improvement is dry braking (remember, no ABS) where wheel locking is reduced significantly, having in mind that I live in Greece, where asphalt quality lacks of grip.
Compared to Nokian Line, Ultra Speed 2 informs way before sliding, driving aggressively on b-roads.
Only "con" is the tread wears quite faster than Nokian Line, but the same as Ultra Speed 1.
Tire pressures: F/R 35/32, car weight: 1140kg.
I would buy it again, cause its price beats tread wear.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 9
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