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185-275/35-55 R15-20 55 sizes 2017 Winter rated

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Safer and more economical - through technical leadership. Short braking distances on snow-covered surfaces, high safety when driving on snowy curvy roads, short braking distances on icy surfaces.

8.9
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
83%
Wet Grip
83%
Road Feedback
81%
Handling
80%
Wear
88%
Comfort
90%
Buy again
87%
Snow Grip
87%
Ice Grip
73%
7 Reviews
84% Average
37,230 miles driven
11 Tests (avg: 8th)
Semperit Speed Grip 3

Semperit Speed Grip 3

Winter Mid-Range
BETA
8.9 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Snow
90.3
1.5x / 15 tests
Comfort
79.7
0.32x / 5 tests
Wet
74.7
1.93x / 20 tests
Value
71.1
0.42x / 15 tests
Dry
58.9
1.13x / 10 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
94.5
2 tests
Braking
79.3
21 tests
Handling
75.4
15 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 11
Publications: 3
Period: 2017 - 2021
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 7
Avg Rating: 83.6%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.51
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 9/22 15 metrics
2021 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 8/49 2 metrics
2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2020 205/55 R16 13/15 0 metrics
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 9/21 12 metrics
2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 3/49 2 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 8/21 12 metrics
2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 4/47 2 metrics
2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2018 205/55 R16 15/16 0 metrics
2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 6/45 0 metrics
2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 5/21 11 metrics
2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2017 225/40 R18 3/10 9 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
11
Tests
8th
Average
3rd
Best
15th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2021 Winter Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16 • 2021
8th/49
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2021
9th/22
Short snow braking, dynamic dry handling, low noise, low wear.
Average snow performance, long dry braking.
2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test
245/45 R18 • 2020
3rd/49

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195/55 R 15 85 H D C 72
16 inch
205/55 R 16 91 T D C 71
205/55 R 16 91 T C B 72
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205/55 R 16 94 H XL C B 72
205/55 R 16 94 V XL C B 72
17 inch
215/55 R 17 98 V XL D C 72
205/50 R 17 93 H XL D C 72
205/50 R 17 93 V XL D C 72
225/50 R 17 98 H XL D C 72
225/50 R 17 98 V XL D C 72
225/45 R 17 91 H D C 72
225/45 R 17 94 V XL D C 72
18 inch
245/45 R 18 100 V XL D C 72
225/40 R 18 92 V XL D C 72
245/40 R 18 97 V XL D C 72
19 inch
235/35 R 19 91 W XL D C 72
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Top 3 Semperit Speed Grip 3 Reviews

Given 88% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 22,000 average miles
The tires are great. They were bought in 2018. And in 2024 they are still in very good condition.
I recommend them over Hankook
Helpful 888
April 9, 2025
Given 67% while driving a SEAT 1.4 TSI (205/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 30 average miles
The only thing good: really low consumption. I have a liter per 100km less than my summer Bridgestone Potenza consumption. And less noise. Very happy with that. Negative: you have to be extra carefull on dry,departing from standing a little sportier it triggers the Esp,very little grip on braking,understeer in a tight curve and totally scary on wet roads. But if you drive carefully and keep distance to the car in front is ok and is a predictable tire,even its performances are not top. I drive them the third winter on a front wheel Seat Leon with only 150bhp. I don’t recomand on a more powerfull car. But the fuel consumption is fenomenally low.
Helpful 1004
November 16, 2021
Given 81% while driving a Mercedes Benz C200 w205 (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
First season with them. Had on previous cars past generations of this tire. Was very satisfied by them especially Speed Grip 2. Now, last winter, with Speed Grip 3 had the oportunity to go twice to the mountains. Over 1000 m there was snow on the road, 5-10 cm, car went with no problem uphill. The only problem was when you try to move from 0 km/h in ramp, but that's because of the car, RWD. When I wanted to change tires at the end of March, movement restrictions were aplied, so I changed them one week ago. They perform well also at +20 C, at emergency brake they are a little soft.
Helpful 941
May 29, 2020

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Latest Semperit Speed Grip 3 Reviews

Given 83% while driving a Peugeot 308 GTi by P.S. 200Kw (235/35 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
I bought the tires after some of your encouraging tests and I was amazed.
They excel above all on wet ground (they have a few thousand km) in comfort, rolling resistance ; on dry give a good feedback and lose grip progressively without surprises. They are my first winter tires on a sport car so I don't know how much the merit is of the tires and how much of the trim by Peugeot Sport!
( written with help of G.translator Ita/En )
Helpful 971
November 24, 2018
Given 83% while driving a Volkswagen Golf (205/55 R16 T) on a combination of roads for 1,200 easy going miles
very quiet and comfortable. one of the best options for that price.
Helpful 649
March 30, 2018
Given 87% while driving a Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Very good tires either on wet, dry and snow. Quiet and comfortable.
Helpful 594
March 19, 2018
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