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Gislaved Ultra Speed

The Gislaved Ultra Speed is a High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 73% from 10 owner reviews 70% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 26th average finish across 7 independent tests Latest: P31 of 50 · 2020 See every test
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 tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 10owner reviews
  • 334,000miles driven
  • 7professional tests

Tyre Reviews Score

Gislaved Ultra Speed

6.5/10

Better than 35% of summer tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 10 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 2 publications · 2018-2020 32% 91%
Owner reviews10 owner reviews · rated 73% 60% 9%
Combined 35% 6.5

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 tyres 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 44% 49% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 17% 44% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 56% 8% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 38% 3
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 20% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 92% of the test figure. The other 8% 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. 2020 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P31 / 50
  2. 2019 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P32 / 53
  3. 2018 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test Test World · 225/45 R17 P16 / 16
  4. 2018 2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P34 / 51 Placing only
  5. 2017 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P35 / 51 Placing only
  6. 2016 2016 Market Overview - Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P20 / 50 Placing only
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  1. 2013 2013 54 Tyre Braking Test 195/65 R15 P16 / 54 Placing only

Tested 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 test1stLast20132020

Finishing position in each test

Every independent test of the Gislaved Ultra Speed, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20202020 Tyre Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P31 / 50
20192019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P32 / 53
20182018 Test World Summer Tyre TestTest World · 225/45 R17P16 / 16
20182018 AutoBild Summer Tyre OverviewAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P34 / 51
20172017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P35 / 51
20162016 Market Overview - Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P20 / 50
20132013 54 Tyre Braking TestAutobild · 195/65 R15P16 / 54

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

Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range13 sizes available

185-245Width45-65Profile14-18Rim80-108 H-YLoad/Speed Index2011First On Market

EU LabelAcross 13 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

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 Tyre 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 Tyre 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 tyre 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.
More questions about the Gislaved Ultra Speed (3)
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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What owners say

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
81%
Member
Good tires, id recommend you them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 666
87%
Member
I would buy them again, they make good tires :)
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 685
89%
Member
Nice tires low cost.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 677

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93%
Member
Good tires, swedish tires and cheap, from Continental AG Group.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 729
80%
Member
I would prolly, buy It again, cheap anda good tires nadie un Sweden.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 676
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