Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 and Rotalla RU01 S Pace appear in 9 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Rotalla RU01 S Pace performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Rotalla RU01 S Pace if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 | Rotalla RU01 S Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 7 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.1 | 16.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.3 | 87.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
Rotalla RU01 S Pace
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 | Rotalla RU01 S Pace | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.7 1 | Avg rank 17.2 11 | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 23.5 | Avg rank 17.5 1 | Rotalla RU01 S Pace |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 9.2 1 | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 10.0 | Rotalla RU01 S Pace |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Rotalla RU01 S Pace |
💧 Wet: Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace
The Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 wins this category with an average rank of 14.7, compared to 17.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
☀️ Dry: Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace
The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 17.5, compared to 23.5 for the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace
The Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
📏 Mileage: Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace
The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace
The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to no data for the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 or Rotalla RU01 S Pace?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 ranks higher on average than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Rotalla RU01 S Pace averages a better dry-braking rank than the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 ranks better than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace shows better mileage performance than the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 appears in 2 independent tests, Rotalla RU01 S Pace in 7.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →