Semperit Speed Grip 5 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 81% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 78 · 3 reviews analysed Road tests 72 · 14 tests
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Semperit Speed Grip 5 has a Relative Score of 74 out of 100 among winter tires. In 15 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. Testers rate it best for wet (88) and weakest for noise (42). 3 owner reviews rate it 78 out of 100. 100% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 8 wear tests: about 47,000 km (29,000 miles) on average, newest 2026.
- Strength: Wet 88 — 2nd of 20 (2026 Auto Bild Winter tire Test), 2nd of 20 (2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test)
- Weak point: Comfort 49 — 17th of 20 (2025 Autobild Winter tire Test), 14th of 20 (2026 Auto Bild Winter tire Test)
- Weak point: Noise 42 — 20th of 20 (2025 Autobild Winter tire Test), 28th of 31 (2025 ADAC Winter tire Test)
Semperit is Continental's mid-range brand, made in Czechia, Slovakia and Romania.
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
78/100From 3 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
72/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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.
15 published test appearances (14 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Winter tire Braking Test - 50 Sets · 245/45 R19
13th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 50 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 50 |
Source: Auto Bild
2026 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 245/45 R19
12th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 14th of 20 | |
| Noise | 17th of 20 | |
| Value | 14th of 20 | |
| Wear | 14th of 20 | |
| Snow Slalom | 4th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Autobild Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
11th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 14th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 17th of 20 | |
| Noise | 20th of 20 | |
| Value | 13th of 20 | |
| Wear | 17th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
15th of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 51 | |
| Snow Braking | 23rd of 51 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
15th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 31 | |
| Wet Circle | 11th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 31 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 31 | |
| Snow Traction | 19th of 31 | |
| Ice Braking | 19th of 31 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 9th of 31 | |
| Noise | 28th of 31 | |
| Wear | 25th of 31 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 24th of 31 | |
| Abrasion | 15th of 31 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 7th of 31 |
Source: ADAC
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
15th of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 51 | |
| Snow Braking | 23rd of 51 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 20 | |
| Noise | 11th of 20 | |
| Value | 1st of 20 | |
| Wear | 4th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
4th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 16 | |
| Wear | 5th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 6th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 8th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18
16th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 20 | |
| Noise | 10th of 20 | |
| Value | 6th of 20 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 20 | |
| Snow Slalom | 16th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
19th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 54 | |
| Snow Braking | 24th of 54 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 14th of 15 | |
| Ice Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 15 | |
| Noise | 8th of 15 | |
| Value | 3rd of 15 | |
| Wear | 5th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 9th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 8th of 15 |
Source: ADAC
2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
10th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 15th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 20 | |
| Noise | 13th of 20 | |
| Value | 9th of 20 | |
| Price | 7th of 20 | |
| Wear | 13th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
10th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th 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
Semperit Speed Grip 5 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | C in 76% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 70% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 71–75 dB |
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