CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the CST Medallion Winter WCP1 and Gislaved Nord Frost 200 appear in 7 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the CST Medallion Winter WCP1 performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Gislaved Nord Frost 200 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | CST Medallion Winter WCP1 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 16.1 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 78.9 | 90.3 |
Tire Lab Score
CST Medallion Winter WCP1
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | CST Medallion Winter WCP1 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 19.7 1 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 5.7 1 | CST Medallion Winter WCP1 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 18.0 2 | Avg rank 4.7 11 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 15.7 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.3 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.0 | No data | CST Medallion Winter WCP1 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | CST Medallion Winter WCP1 |
💧 Wet: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 19.7 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.
☀️ Dry: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.7 for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
❄️ Snow: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 18.0 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.
🧊 Ice: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 15.7 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 11.3 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.
📏 Mileage: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
🔋 Efficiency: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.0 for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, CST Medallion Winter WCP1 or Gislaved Nord Frost 200?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 ranks higher on average than the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 ranks better than the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the CST Medallion Winter WCP1 shows better mileage performance than the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
CST Medallion Winter WCP1 appears in 4 independent tests, Gislaved Nord Frost 200 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →