Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
Early patterns are clear: the Bridgestone brings sporty precision, class-leading wet stopping in several tests, robust snow/ice capability, lower noise, and standout longevity. The Semperit counters with lower rolling resistance, sharper value, and isolated strengths in curved aquaplaning and select dry/wet metrics. The question becomes whether you prioritize absolute winter safety and wear, or efficiency and price.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | four | |
| Semperit Speed Grip 5 | one |
While it might look like the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is better than the Semperit Speed Grip 5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Consistently strong wet braking and wet handling (multiple test wins, e.g., 1/55 wet stop at 34.6 m)
- Confident snow/ice capability with better traction and shorter ice braking (e.g., ADAC ice −4.7%)
- High predicted mileage and lower abrasion (+~20% wear advantage, ADAC/Autobild 2025)
- Refined manners: lower noise and better subjective comfort with precise steering
- Lower rolling resistance and stronger value pricing (notably in 205/55 R16)
- Good curved aquaplaning resistance and competitive straight-line aquaplaning
- Occasional wins or near-parity in dry and wet braking depending on size/test
- Solid all-round performance for the price with high mileage potential in some tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle in 0.81% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 0.66% faster around a lap than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle in 2.95% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle in 2.93% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 0.94% faster around a wet lap than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had 10.34% higher lateral wet grip than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 floated at a 0.09% higher speed than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Semperit Speed Grip 5
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 slipped out at a 4.07% higher speed than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Semperit Speed Grip 5
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle in 0.79% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had 2.03% better snow traction than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Traction: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 0.93% faster around a lap than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was 1.62% faster through a slalom than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Slalom: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stopped the vehicle 4.71% shorter than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Ice Braking: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 scored 8.22% more points than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 measured 0.89% quieter than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Noise: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during two wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is predicted to cover 9.61% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wear: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during two value tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 proved to have a 21.4% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Value: Semperit Speed Grip 5
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 had a 7.27% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Semperit Speed Grip 5
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Semperit Speed Grip 5 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 emitted 6.06% less particle wear matter than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Abrasion: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Semperit Speed Grip 5.
In total the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has been reviewed 6 times and drivers have given the tire 90% overall.
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 has been reviewed 2 times and drivers have given the tire 89% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Bridgestone Blizzak 6.
Conclusion
The Semperit Speed-Grip 5 offers credible capability with good wet results in some runs, competitive dry braking at times, very good curved aquaplaning, lower rolling resistance, and a substantially better price/value index-particularly in 205/55 R16-making it appealing for budget-conscious drivers in milder climates. For drivers who face frequent snow/ice or want the most predictable, precise winter behavior plus long life, choose the Blizzak 6. For urban or temperate users prioritizing cost and efficiency who mainly drive on cleared, wet-cold roads, the Speed-Grip 5 is a sensible, economical alternative.
Key Differences
- Overall ranking consistency: Blizzak 6 finishes top-tier (e.g., 3/22, 3/31) vs. Speed-Grip 5 mid-pack (11/22, 15/31).
- Wet grip balance: Blizzak generally shorter wet stops; Semperit counters with isolated wet wins and better curved aquaplaning.
- Snow/ice performance: Blizzak 6 shows stronger traction and shorter ice stops; Semperit exhibits lower lateral grip on snow.
- Longevity: Blizzak delivers ~20% higher predicted mileage in 2025 tests; Semperit sometimes competitive but generally lower.
- Noise/comfort/steering: Blizzak quieter and more precise; Semperit shows reduced precision and limit behavior on dry.
- Efficiency and cost: Semperit offers lower rolling resistance and significantly better value metrics; Blizzak is pricier.
Overall Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.