Gislaved Ultra Speed vs Gislaved Ultra Speed 2: 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 and Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 appear in 5 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 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 2 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 Ultra Speed 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Gislaved Ultra Speed making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Gislaved Ultra Speed's brand, sizing or price
Choose Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Gislaved Ultra Speed | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 21.7 | 16.1 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.2 | 82.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Gislaved Ultra Speed
Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Gislaved Ultra Speed | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 16.6 1 | Avg rank 14.7 1 | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 29.8 | Avg rank 23.5 | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 |
💧 Wet: Gislaved Ultra Speed vs Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
The Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 wins this category with an average rank of 14.7, compared to 16.6 for the Gislaved Ultra Speed.
☀️ Dry: Gislaved Ultra Speed vs Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
The Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 wins this category with an average rank of 23.5, compared to 29.8 for the Gislaved Ultra Speed.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Gislaved Ultra Speed vs Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
The Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.0 for the Gislaved Ultra Speed.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Gislaved Ultra Speed or Gislaved Ultra Speed 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 ranks higher on average than the Gislaved Ultra Speed.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Gislaved Ultra Speed 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Gislaved Ultra Speed appears in 3 independent tests, Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →