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Winter tire Winter Touring tires Updated May 2026

Gislaved Nord Frost 5 review

The Gislaved Nord Frost 5 is highly regarded as a top-tier winter tire, praised for its exceptional grip in snow and ice across a wide range of temperatures. Users consistently report high levels of comfort and durability, noting that the tire maintains its performance characteristics over multiple seasons.

Relative score
82/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
85/100
4 reviews
Gislaved Nord Frost 5
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

85%
Would buy again 97%
Dry
Overall dry
80%
Corner stability
87%
Dry traction
80%
Steering response
80%
Wet
Overall wet
90%
Wet traction
90%
Comfort
Overall comfort
93%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
67%
Handling
Overall handling
87%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Gislaved Nord Frost 5 is highly regarded as a top-tier winter tire, praised for its exceptional grip in snow and ice across a wide range of temperatures. Users consistently report high levels of comfort and durability, noting that the tire maintains its performance characteristics over multiple seasons.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and grip on ice and snow
  • High level of ride comfort
  • Strong durability and resistance to punctures
  • Consistent performance across a broad temperature range

Cons

  • Moderate tread wear, though considered acceptable given the grip levels
  • Gradual loss of studs over extended use
  • Limited availability due to the model being discontinued

Worth knowing

  • Users reported excellent longevity on 195/60/15 sizes, with rear-axle tires retaining full stud counts after five seasons.
  • The tire demonstrates balanced wear patterns when rotated, with driving axle tires showing expected wear while maintaining significant tread depth.