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Summer tire Summer High Performance tires Updated May 2026

Gislaved Speed 606 review

The Gislaved Speed 606 receives a poor reception from users, primarily due to significant shortcomings in longevity and refinement. Despite the brand's positive reputation for winter products, this summer tire fails to meet expectations regarding tread life and noise levels.

Relative score
45/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
44/100
1 review
Gislaved Speed 606
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

44%
Would buy again 20%
Dry
Overall dry
60%
Corner stability
80%
Dry traction
60%
Steering response
60%
Wet
Overall wet
70%
Wet traction
70%
Comfort
Overall comfort
10%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
10%
Handling
Overall handling
80%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Gislaved Speed 606 receives a poor reception from users, primarily due to significant shortcomings in longevity and refinement. Despite the brand's positive reputation for winter products, this summer tire fails to meet expectations regarding tread life and noise levels.

Cons

  • Extremely premature tread wear, with reports of failure under 8,000 miles.
  • High levels of road noise during operation.
  • Lack of value compared to the brand's winter tire offerings.

Worth knowing

  • The user experience suggests the tire is unsuitable for high-mileage drivers due to rapid degradation.