81%
- Audi 2.0tdi 140 sline sportback
- 225/40 R17 W
- 15,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Easy Going
Good tires, id recommend you them.
Gislaved Ultra Speed
The Gislaved Ultra Speed is a High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
The quick answer
Strengths & weaknesses
Comfort, Wet
Dry
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.
- 10owner reviews
- 334,000miles driven
- 7professional tests
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 7 times by independent publications, the Gislaved Ultra Speed averages a finish of 26th.
7
Tests
0
Test Wins
26th
Average
16th
Best
35th
Worst
Finishing position in each test
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18 | P31 / 50 | |
| 2019 | 2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17 | P32 / 53 | |
| 2018 | 2018 Test World Summer Tire TestTest World · 225/45 R17 | P16 / 16 | |
| 2018 | 2018 AutoBild Summer Tire OverviewAuto Bild · 195/65 R15 | P34 / 51 | |
| 2017 | 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17 | P35 / 51 | |
| 2016 | 2016 Market Overview - Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P20 / 50 | |
| 2013 | 2013 54 Tire Braking TestAutobild · 195/65 R15 | P16 / 54 |
On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict
Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllSize Range13 sizes available
185-245Width45-65Profile14-18Rim80-108 H-YLoad/
EU LabelAcross 13 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
A
B
C
D100%
E
Wet
A
B8%
C92%
D
E
Noise
70-72dB B
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Gislaved Ultra Speed in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Gislaved Ultra Speed stops 9% longer than premium rivals, 2.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 44/100, and owners rate it 7.1/10 in the wet from 10 reviews.
How good is the Gislaved Ultra Speed in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Gislaved Ultra Speed stops 9.3% longer than premium rivals, 5.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 17/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the dry from 10 reviews.
How many miles does the Gislaved Ultra Speed last?
Based on test and owner data, the Gislaved Ultra Speed is expected to last around 24,250 miles (39,026 km).
What is the Gislaved Ultra Speed's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Gislaved Ultra Speed most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Gislaved Ultra Speed?
Owners rate the Gislaved Ultra Speed 6.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
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How well do the Gislaved Ultra Speed wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Gislaved Ultra Speed 7.7 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 22,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Gislaved Ultra Speed again?
70% of owners say they would buy the Gislaved Ultra Speed again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 20% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Gislaved Ultra Speed come in?
The Gislaved Ultra Speed is available in 13 sizes, ranging from 185-245/45-65 R14-18.
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Gislaved Ultra Speed Owner Reviews
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Across 10 owner ratings the Gislaved Ultra Speed averages 73%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 6.5. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings
- Owner score 73%
- Dry Grip 84%
- Road Feedback 79%
- Wear 77%
- Wet Grip 71%
- Comfort 67%
- Handling 65%
All 5 Gislaved Ultra Speed reviews
Score spread across 5 written reviews
87%
- SEAT Leon FR tdi
- 225/40 R18 W
- 30,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
I would buy them again, they make good tires :)
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89%
- SEAT Leon TDi SE 110
- 195/65 R15 W
- 22,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Average
Nice tires low cost.
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93%
- Audi A4 1.9 TDI
- 225/45 R17 W
- 25,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
Good tires, swedish tires and cheap, from Continental AG Group.
80%
- Saab Automobile 93 Linear 2.2Tid
- 225/45 R17 W
- 20,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
I would prolly, buy It again, cheap anda good tires nadie un Sweden.
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