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Semperit Speed Grip 2 Test Results

Tested 2011 to 2016 4 publications

Tested 22 times by independent publications, the Semperit Speed Grip 2 averages a finish of 6th.

  • 22Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 4Podium finishes
  • 6thAverage finish
  • 63%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Semperit Speed Grip 2

22 tests, 2011 to 2016

0%50%100%201120122013201420152016Average 63%2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test (2011): P2 of 14, Beat 92% of the field2011 ACE Winter Tire Test (2011): P2 of 8, Beat 86% of the field2011 European Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2011): P3 of 14, Beat 85% of the field2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking Test (2012): P2 of 43, Beat 98% of the field2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (2012): P9 of 9, Beat 0% of the field2012 European Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2012): P7 of 16, Beat 60% of the field2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Test (2012): P5 of 15, Beat 71% of the field2013 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/45 R17 (2013): P9 of 15, Beat 43% of the field2013 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/60 R15 (2013): P7 of 17, Beat 63% of the field2013 Winter Tire Overview - Braking (2013): P5 of 50, Beat 92% of the field2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Shootout (2013): P7 of 15, Beat 57% of the field2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2013): P6 of 10, Beat 44% of the field2014 50 Winter Tire Braking Overview (2014): P9 of 49, Beat 83% of the field2014 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2014): P8 of 16, Beat 53% of the field2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2014): P4 of 14, Beat 77% of the field2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2014): P7 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2015 Winter Tire Market Overview (2015): P5 of 51, Beat 92% of the field2015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2015): P14 of 19, Beat 28% of the field2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter Tire Test (2015): P8 of 18, Beat 59% of the field2015 ACE 17 Inch Winter Tire Test (2015): P7 of 8, Beat 14% of the field2016 Winter Tire Market Overview (2016): P5 of 49, Beat 90% of the field2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test (2016): P6 of 20, Beat 74% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 63%

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Semperit Speed Grip 2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Nokian WR D3 16 shared: 9 ahead, 7 behind 16 9 7 - 56%
Michelin Alpin A4 16 shared: 5 ahead, 11 behind 16 5 11 - 31%
Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D 15 shared: 7 ahead, 8 behind 15 7 8 - 47%
Continental WinterContact TS 850 14 shared: 0 ahead, 14 behind 14 0 14 - 0%
Kleber Krisalp HP2 13 shared: 13 ahead, 0 behind 13 13 0 - 100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP 12 shared: 10 ahead, 2 behind 12 10 2 - 83%
Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 12 shared: 9 ahead, 3 behind 12 9 3 - 75%
Hankook Winter i cept RS 11 shared: 9 ahead, 2 behind 11 9 2 - 82%
Barum Polaris 3 11 shared: 8 ahead, 3 behind 11 8 3 - 73%
Falken Eurowinter HS449 10 shared: 9 ahead, 1 behind 10 9 1 - 90%
Goodyear UltraGrip 8 10 shared: 4 ahead, 6 behind 10 4 6 - 40%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 9 shared: 8 ahead, 1 behind 9 8 1 - 89%
Uniroyal MS+ 77 8 shared: 7 ahead, 1 behind 8 7 1 - 88%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 8 shared: 3 ahead, 5 behind 8 3 5 - 38%
Sava eskimo hp 7 shared: 6 ahead, 1 behind 7 6 1 - 86%
Vredestein Snowtrac 3 6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind 6 6 0 - 100%
Viking Snow Tech II 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind 6 4 2 - 67%
Apollo Alnac Winter 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
GT Radial Champiro Winterpro 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Semperit Speed Grip Predecessor 2 0 5th 60%
Semperit Speed Grip 2 This tire 22 0 6th 63%
Semperit Speed Grip 3 Successor 11 0 8th 65%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 22 tests. Updated December 1, 2025.

Semperit Speed Grip 2 delivers consistently solid winter performance with notable highlights in earlier years. It frequently finishes in the upper third of large comparison tests and excels in braking-focused shootouts, indicating strong core grip on snow and wet. However, it shows variability in performance-oriented and SUV-focused tests, and mid-pack to lower results emerge in some later, more competitive years. Overall, it's a dependable all-round winter tire with standout braking capability but limited top-tier consistency in performance segments.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Semperit Speed Grip 2 (14 tests) and 12 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Snow traction strength in 6 of 14 tests 7 praise, 0 criticise of 12 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip strength in 4 of 14 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 12 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise strength in 3 of 14 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 12 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 3 of 14 tests 6 praise, 0 criticise of 12 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ice grip strength in 2 of 14 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 12 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 22

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2016 2 tests
2015 4 tests
2014 4 tests
2013 5 tests
2012 4 tests
2011 3 tests
P3 of 14 Beat 85% of the field

2011 European Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15

195/65 R15

Very balanced tire, good on snow, good in the wet, good on dry roads, lowest fuel consumption

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS830

P2 of 8 Beat 86% of the field

2011 ACE Winter Tire Test

ACE 205/55 r16

Surprisingly strong in the wet and snow, the Semperit Speed Grip 2 is only slightly let down by its dry performance. As the cheapest tire on test with the lowest rolling resistance it scores very well in the 'comfort' section.

WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip 8

P2 of 14 Beat 92% of the field

2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 205/55 r16

The new Semperit Speed Grip 2 has impeccable precision meaning a strong 2nd place.

WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip 8

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