Semperit Speed Grip 3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

11

Tests Completed

8^th

Average Position

3^rd

Best Result

15^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Semperit Speed Grip 3 delivers balanced winter performance with standout wet grip and commendable efficiency, but it struggles for consistency on snow and often lags in dry braking. Across 11 winter tests it averages mid-pack (7.5th), with several top-tier finishes driven by strong wet braking/handling and low noise/rolling resistance, yet offset by recurring weaknesses in aquaplaning and dry stop distances.
Overall, it's a safe, value-oriented winter choice for wet, mixed conditions and comfort, but not a leader on snow precision or dry braking. Competitive wear and pricing occasionally boost its results, though ADAC scores indicate variability in tougher comparative fields.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 2nd place wet braking in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Test (+1.7% from best)
• 3rd place wet handling in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Test (+0.1% from best)
• Top-10 wet braking in 2021 Auto Bild Market Overview (8/49, +9.3%)
• 9/22 wet braking in 2021 Auto Bild full test (+9.4%)
Rolling Resistance & Efficiency Moderate Details
• 2/10 rolling resistance in 2017 AMS (+6.5% from best)
• 6/21 rolling resistance in 2017 Auto Bild (+11%)
• 9/20 rolling resistance in 2020 Auto Bild (+17.7%)
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 1/10 noise in 2017 AMS (quietest on test)
• 10/22 noise in 2021 Auto Bild (+2.3% from best)
Wear & Value Moderate Details
• 5/20 wear in 2020 Auto Bild Performance (43050 km, +10.3%)
• 7/20 wear in 2019 Auto Bild (41410 km, +19.2%)
• Value 7/20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance (Price/1000 12.08, +16%)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking Strong Details
• 18/22 dry braking in 2021 Auto Bild (+28.5%)
• 10/21 dry braking in 2020 Auto Bild Performance (+19.1%)
• 18/21 dry braking in 2019 Auto Bild (+21.1%)
• 15/21 dry braking in 2017 Auto Bild (+20.3%)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 20/21 straight aquaplaning in 2020 Auto Bild Performance (+11.4%)
• 17/20 straight aquaplaning in 2019 Auto Bild (+14.4%)
• 15/21 straight aquaplaning in 2017 Auto Bild (+7.3%)
• 14/22 straight aquaplaning in 2021 Auto Bild (+9.5%)
Snow Performance Consistency Moderate Details
• 19/21 snow braking in 2020 Auto Bild Performance (+7%)
• 17/21 snow handling in 2020 Auto Bild Performance (+3.1%)
• 18/21 snow handling in 2021 Auto Bild (+5.2%)
• Strength spikes: 3/10 snow handling in 2017 AMS (+0.2% from best) and 3/20 snow handling in 2019 Auto Bild (+0.1%) show inconsistency
Overall Competitiveness in ADAC Fields Strong Details
• 15/16 overall in 2018 ADAC
• 13/15 overall in 2020 ADAC