Gripmax SureGrip Pro Winter vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
Ahead in each discipline
The Gripmax SureGrip Pro Winter and the Linglong Sport Master Winter have met in one independent test so far, and the Sport Master Winter finished ahead. The Sport Master Winter was stronger in wet and snow.
Every measurement, side by side
Both tires' figures from the one test that ran them together, on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The bar grows towards the tire that did better.
| Measurement | SureGrip Pro Winter | Gap | Sport Master Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Sport Master Winter ahead | |||
| Wet Braking ft | 134 | 0.5% | 133 |
| Snow Sport Master Winter ahead | |||
| Snow Braking ft | 98 | 0.7% | 97 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 1 test in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | SureGrip Pro Winter | Field | Sport Master Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P25 of 50 | P21 of 50 |
SureGrip Pro Winter vs Sport Master Winter: your questions
Is the Gripmax SureGrip Pro Winter or the Linglong Sport Master Winter the better tire?
The Gripmax SureGrip Pro Winter and the Linglong Sport Master Winter have met in one independent test so far, and the Sport Master Winter finished ahead. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the SureGrip Pro Winter scores 7.3 and the Sport Master Winter 7.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the SureGrip Pro Winter or the Sport Master Winter?
The Sport Master Winter led 1 of the 1 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Sport Master Winter led 1 of the 1 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the SureGrip Pro Winter and 8/10 for the Sport Master Winter.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the SureGrip Pro Winter 70% from 1 reviews and the Sport Master Winter 82% from 4.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The SureGrip Pro Winter is made in 166 sizes (16 to 23 inch) and the Sport Master Winter in 95 (14 to 21 inch). 46 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the SureGrip Pro Winter is graded A for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Sport Master Winter A and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The Sport Master Winter is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the SureGrip Pro Winter in 2017.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.