Winter tire Updated October 2026

Semperit Speed Grip 5 review

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Owners 76 · 3 reviews analysed Road tests 73 · 12 tests

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The Semperit Speed Grip 5 is highly regarded as a top-tier winter tire within the mid-range price segment, consistently praised for its reliable performance across diverse winter conditions. Users report exceptional grip on snow and ice, alongside impressive durability and low tread wear, making it a strong value proposition compared to premium competitors.

Semperit Speed Grip 5

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work
Relative score
0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests
0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews
0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

76/100

From 3 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 100%
Dry
Overall dry
76.8
Corner stability
74.1
Dry traction
76.9
Steering response
74.1
Wet
Overall wet
81.3
Wet traction
77.8
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
73.3
Ice
67.6
Comfort
Overall comfort
72.7
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
71.6
Handling
Overall handling
76.8

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By road tests

73/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
68.8
Wet
85.8
Snow
75
Comfort
54.8
Noise
46.6
Treadwear
73.7

Semperit Speed Grip 5 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

SizeRetailer
165/70 R14 Amazon
175/70 R14 Amazon
165/60 R15 Amazon
165/65 R15 Amazon
185/55 R15 Amazon
185/60 R15 Amazon
185/65 R15 Amazon
195/50 R15 Amazon
195/55 R15 Amazon
195/60 R15 Amazon
195/65 R15 Amazon
185/50 R16 Amazon
195/50 R16 Amazon
195/55 R16 Amazon
195/60 R16 Amazon
195/65 R16 Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews found online.

The Semperit Speed Grip 5 is highly regarded as a top-tier winter tire within the mid-range price segment, consistently praised for its reliable performance across diverse winter conditions. Users report exceptional grip on snow and ice, alongside impressive durability and low tread wear, making it a strong value proposition compared to premium competitors.

Pros

  • Excellent traction and confidence on snow and ice-covered surfaces
  • High durability with minimal tread wear observed over long distances
  • Strong value for money compared to premium brand alternatives
  • Consistent handling performance across varied weather conditions

Cons

  • Limited feedback regarding extreme high-speed dry handling
  • Potential for noise levels to be a factor, though not explicitly cited as excessive

Worth knowing

  • Users on 18-inch wheels (215/55 R18) report high satisfaction with tread longevity, noting only 0.5mm to 0.7mm of wear after 10,500 km.
  • The tire is noted for its versatility, performing well across a mix of urban, highway, and mountainous driving environments.

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12 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2025 Autobild Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18

11th of 20
Best: Rolling Resistance · 4th Weakest: Noise · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 20
Wet Handling7th of 20
Dry Braking15th of 20
Dry Handling5th of 20
Snow Braking18th of 20
Snow Traction14th of 20
Snow Handling18th of 20
Rolling Resistance4th of 20
Straight Aqua7th of 20
Subj. Comfort17th of 20
Noise20th of 20
Value13th of 20
Wear17th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership5th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18

15th of 51
Best: Wet Braking · 9th Weakest: Snow Braking · 23rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 51
Snow Braking23rd of 51

Source: Auto Bild

2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18

15th of 31
Best: Snow Braking · 6th Weakest: Noise · 28th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 31
Wet Circle11th of 31
Dry Braking17th of 31
Snow Braking6th of 31
Snow Traction19th of 31
Ice Braking19th of 31
Straight Aqua9th of 31
Noise28th of 31
Wear25th of 31
Fuel Consumption24th of 31
Abrasion15th of 31
Wet Braking - Concrete7th of 31

Source: ADAC

2024 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

3rd of 20
Best: Value · 1st Weakest: Wet Handling · 13th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling13th of 20
Dry Braking3rd of 20
Dry Handling6th of 20
Snow Braking3rd of 20
Snow Traction13th of 20
Snow Handling10th of 20
Rolling Resistance6th of 20
Straight Aqua8th of 20
Curved Aquaplaning10th of 20
Noise11th of 20
Value1st of 20
Wear4th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership4th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17

4th of 16
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 16
Dry Braking10th of 16
Snow Braking10th of 16
Snow Traction9th of 16
Ice Braking8th of 16
Straight Aqua2nd of 16
Wear5th of 16
Abrasion6th of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete8th of 16

Source: ADAC

2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 55
Best: Snow Braking · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 55
Snow Braking2nd of 55

Source: Auto Bild

2023 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18

16th of 20
Best: Wear · 2nd Weakest: Wet Handling · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking15th of 20
Wet Handling20th of 20
Wet Circle19th of 20
Dry Braking18th of 20
Dry Handling9th of 20
Snow Braking19th of 20
Snow Traction19th of 20
Snow Handling15th of 20
Rolling Resistance13th of 20
Straight Aqua7th of 20
Noise10th of 20
Value6th of 20
Wear2nd of 20
Snow Slalom16th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership5th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18

19th of 54
Best: Wet Braking · 15th Weakest: Snow Braking · 24th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking15th of 54
Snow Braking24th of 54

Source: Auto Bild

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17

6th of 15
Best: Straight Aqua · 3rd Weakest: Snow Traction · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 15
Dry Braking12th of 15
Snow Braking10th of 15
Snow Traction14th of 15
Ice Braking12th of 15
Straight Aqua3rd of 15
Curved Aquaplaning6th of 15
Noise8th of 15
Value3rd of 15
Wear5th of 15
Fuel Consumption9th of 15
Abrasion8th of 15

Source: ADAC

2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17

10th of 20
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd Weakest: Wet Handling · 17th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking14th of 20
Wet Handling17th of 20
Dry Braking17th of 20
Dry Handling11th of 20
Snow Braking5th of 20
Snow Traction15th of 20
Snow Handling3rd of 20
Rolling Resistance3rd of 20
Straight Aqua2nd of 20
Noise13th of 20
Value9th of 20
Price7th of 20
Wear13th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership3rd of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17

10th of 56
Best: Snow Braking · 5th Weakest: Wet Braking · 15th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking15th of 56
Snow Braking5th of 56

Source: Auto Bild

2022 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

3rd of 15

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

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