Gislaved Nord Frost 200 SUV

The Gislaved Nord*Frost 200 SUV is a Premium Touring studded winter tyre with asymmetrical tread, designed for SUV and 4×4.

The tyre also has version for  Passenger cars.

The tire replaced the Gislaved Nord Frost 100 SUV.

The brand Gislaved are owned to the Continental.

2017 Tuulilasi Gislaved Nord Frost 200 SUV test

In 2017 experts of the Finnish publication Tuulilasi have tested the Gislaved Nord*Frost 200 SUV at size 215/65 R16 and compared it with seven similar budget, mid-range and premium studded winter tyres.

test Gislaved Nord*Frost 200 SUV review
8th place and the worst result in Wet braking. The braking distance was 2.7 meters longer, than the leader.
test Gislaved Nord*Frost 200 SUV review
8th place and the worst result in Wet handling. Gislaved was 0.8 seconds slower, than the leader.
test Gislaved Nord*Frost 200 SUV review
5th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 0.83 meters longer, than the leader.
test Gislaved Nord Frost 200 SUV review
5th place in Ice braking. The braking distance was 4.59 meters longer, than the leader.
test Gislaved Nord Frost 200 SUV review
4th place in Ice handling. Gislaved was 2.6 seconds slower, than the leader.
test Gislaved Nord Frost 200 SUV review
5th place in Ice traction. The acceleration time was 1.74 seconds bigger, than the leader.
test Gislaved Nord Frost 200 SUV review
3rd place in Ice lateral stability.
test Gislaved Nord Frost 200 SUV review
2nd place in Snow braking. Better, than most premium brands. The braking distance was 0.32 meters longer, than the leader.
test Gislaved Nord Frost 200 SUV review
4th place in Snow handling. Gislaved was 2 seconds slower, than the leader.
test Gislaved Nord Frost 200 SUV review
7th place in Snow traction. The snow acceleration time was 0.48 seconds slower, than the leader.
test Gislaved Nord*Frost 200 SUV review
3rd place in Riding on a snow hill.
test Gislaved Nord*Frost 200 SUV review
3rd place in Rolling resistance. Fuel consumption was 3.8% bigger, than the leader.

Overall Gislaved Nord Frost 200 SUV review

According to the test results Gislaved shared 3rd place with Nordman and Bridgestone.

Main conclusions:

  • The lowest results on the wet.
  • Good dry braking, very close result to leaders.
  • Average ice performance.
  • Good results on the snow: short braking distance, good handling and traction.
  • Good rolling resistance.

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