Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 5
Across the dataset, Goodyear consistently finishes higher overall (including ADAC wins in 2024 and 2025) and establishes a clear edge in safety-critical wet and snow metrics. Semperit counters with lower rolling resistance and sharper dry handling feel in several tests, plus a stronger value proposition in certain sizes. The result is a classic premium-versus-value choice shaped by climate and priorities.
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 eight tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | seven | |
| Semperit Speed Grip 5 | one |
While it might look like the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 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
- Outstanding wet safety: shorter wet braking (e.g., 31.7 m vs 33.3 m ADAC 2025) and superior wet handling/circle
- Consistently strong winter performance with better snow/ice balance and aquaplaning resistance
- Excellent longevity and low abrasion (e.g., 76,500 km vs 47,900 km ADAC 2025)
- Lower noise and higher comfort with stable all-round manners
- Agile feel on dry handling in several tests (e.g., +0.87% speed in AB 2025)
- Lower rolling resistance in multiple results, aiding fuel efficiency
- Competitive pricing/value in some sizes (e.g., better Price/1000 in AB 2023/2024)
- Solid mileage for its class and balanced everyday behavior in mild winters
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.93% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was 0.56% faster around a lap than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Semperit Speed Grip 5
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.64% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.8% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 3.71% faster around a wet lap than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 13.33% higher lateral wet grip than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 floated at a 0.64% higher speed than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 slipped out at a 2.38% higher speed than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.49% less distance than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had 3.09% better snow traction than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.85% faster around a lap than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was 1.93% faster through a slalom than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Semperit Speed Grip 5 performed equally well in ice braking tests.
Best In Ice Braking: Both tires performed equally well
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 scored 8.22% more points than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Noise
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four noise tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 measured 2.24% quieter than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Noise: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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Wear
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during four wear tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is predicted to cover 14.97% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Wear: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during two value tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 proved to have a 16.47% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
Best In Value: Semperit Speed Grip 5
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Semperit Speed Grip 5 had a 5.87% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3.
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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Semperit Speed Grip 5 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 emitted 16% less particle wear matter than the Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 and Semperit Speed Grip 5.
In total the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has been reviewed 13 times and drivers have given the tire 87% 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 Semperit Speed Grip 5.
Conclusion
The Semperit Speed-Grip 5 appeals to budget-minded drivers in milder winters. It often feels a touch more agile on dry roads, posts lower rolling resistance in multiple tests, and can undercut Goodyear on price. However, its weaker wet grip and less stable winter handling limit its suitability for harsher or consistently wet climates. In short: choose Goodyear for maximum all-weather security and longevity; choose Semperit if efficiency, price, and mainly dry/cleared-road use define your winter.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Goodyear leads across shared tests (7 test wins vs 1) including ADAC 2024 and 2025 victories
- Wet braking: Goodyear repeatedly shorter (e.g., 32.6 m vs 34.9 m; 31.7 m vs 33.3 m)
- Wet handling/aquaplaning: Goodyear stronger in handling, circle, and curved aqua; Semperit occasionally matches straight-line aqua
- Snow capability: Goodyear generally better in traction/handling; Semperit occasionally equals or edges single braking metrics
- Dry dynamics: Semperit marginally quicker in dry handling laps; Goodyear often stops shorter in dry braking
- Efficiency and cost: Semperit lower rolling resistance and better value scores in some tests; Goodyear significantly longer wear life and lower noise
Overall Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 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.