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Semperit Master Grip 2

Touring Winter Winter rated

Replaces the Semperit Master Grip

The Semperit Master Grip 2 is a winter touring tire with repeated praise for snow performance and low noise. Dry grip and braking are weaker points, with additional reservations about ice performance and fuel consumption.

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Tests say 11th average finish across 5 independent tests Latest: P12 of 20 · 2018 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Snow, Wet Value, Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 5professional tests
Semperit Master Grip 2 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Semperit Master Grip 2

7.9/10

Better than 66% of winter tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2018 66% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 66% 7.9

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 77% 30% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 78% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 13% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 51% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 61% 5% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 62% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 52% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 83% of the test figure. The other 17% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2018 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P12 / 20
  2. 2018 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 ADAC · 175/65 R14 P11 / 12 Placing only
  3. 2018 2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P8 / 52 Placing only
  4. 2017 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 ADAC · 195/65 R15 P16 / 16 Placing only
  5. 2015 2015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 165/70 R14 ADAC · 165/70 R14 P10 / 16 Placing only
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Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Semperit Master Grip 2 averages a finish of 11th.

5 Tests
0 Test Wins
11th Average
8th Best
16th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20152018

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test P12 of 20

Weak: Dry Handling Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

YearTestResultAward
20182018 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P12 / 20
20182018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14ADAC · 175/65 R14P11 / 12
20182018 51 Winter Tire ShootoutAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P8 / 52
20172017 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15ADAC · 195/65 R15P16 / 16
20152015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 165/70 R14ADAC · 165/70 R14P10 / 16

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Running Costs
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In 195/65 R15, the Semperit Master Grip 2 is projected to cost €20.56 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €514 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.

Goodyear UltraGrip 9€15.68
Continental WinterContact TS 860€19.69
Semperit Master Grip 2€20.56
Hankook Winter i cept RS2€21.72
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2018 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range50 sizes available

145-265Width55-80Profile13-18Rim71-114 T-VLoad/Speed Index2014First On Market

EU LabelAcross 50 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes145/80 R13145/70 R13155/80 R13155/65 R13155/70 R13165/70 R13
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Semperit Master Grip 2 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Semperit Master Grip 2 stops 1.7% longer than premium rivals, 2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 0.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 77/100.
How good is the Semperit Master Grip 2 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Semperit Master Grip 2 stops 2.8% longer than premium rivals, 3.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 7.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 13/100.
How good is the Semperit Master Grip 2 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Semperit Master Grip 2 stops 2.1% shorter than premium rivals, 1.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 13% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 78/100.
How fuel efficient is the Semperit Master Grip 2?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Semperit Master Grip 2's rolling resistance is 0.7% higher than premium rivals, 2.5% higher than mid-range rivals and 0.2% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Semperit Master Grip 2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Semperit Master Grip 2 is expected to last around 28,521 miles (45,900 km).
More questions about the Semperit Master Grip 2 (4)
How much does the Semperit Master Grip 2 cost to run?
In 195/65 R15, the Semperit Master Grip 2 is projected to cost €20.56 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €514 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear UltraGrip 9, at €15.68.
What is the Semperit Master Grip 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Semperit Master Grip 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
What does the Semperit Master Grip 2 replace?
The Semperit Master Grip 2 is the successor to the Semperit Master Grip in Semperit's range.
What sizes does the Semperit Master Grip 2 come in?
The Semperit Master Grip 2 is available in 63 sizes, ranging from 145-265/55-80 R13-18.
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