P33 of 56
Beat 42% of the field
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
7 tests, 2018 to 2022
- 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 tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres 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 tyres that have most often shared a test with the Gislaved Euro Frost 6. Only tyres 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
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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)
Good dry handling
- 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test (2019)
-
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
good snow and ice traction
- 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test (2019)Balanced snow performance
- 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2018)
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
low aquaplaning resistance
- 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2018)
-
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
Long wet braking
- 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test (2019)
-
Wet grip
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
Poor wet grip
- 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2018)
Every test, newest first 7
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2022 1 test
2020 1 test
P28 of 51
Beat 45% of the field
2019 3 tests
P4 of 10
Beat 33% of the field
P36 of 53
Beat 26% of the field
P11 of 16
Beat 20% of the field
2018 2 tests
P20 of 20
Beat 0% of the field
P15 of 52
Beat 73% of the field
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